Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has apologised to the LGBTQIA+ community for a seminar she co-hosted, titled “What does science say about LGBTQA+”.
CAPE TOWN – Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng apologised to the LGBTQIA+ community for a seminar she co-hosted on Sunday, September 4.
According to a statement by UCT on Friday, the apology came after some deep reflection on Phakeng’s part since the session.It further said that she would meet with the LGBTQIA+ community in sessions over the next few weeks in an effort to learn, understand, grow and try to heal some of the hurt caused.
On September 6, soon after the seminar, the university said it had noted some views in regard to both the recent VC Open Lecture and a social media session hosted by the vice-chancellor.
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