The University of Cape Town has confirmed that its council has elected current deputy vice-chancellor of research Mamokgethi Phakeng as its next vice-chancellor.
Phakeng will be the second black woman to lead the university. Mamphela Ramphele, a former medical doctor, anti-apartheid activist and politician, was vice-chancellor from 1997 to 2000.
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