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Mohlakeng’s first black geologist
26-year-old from Mohlakeng officially appointed by the University of Pretoria as lecturer in the Department of Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology.
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Mampho Maoyi, 26, of Mohlakeng has been appointed as lecturer in the Department of Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology at the University of Pretoria on Saturday, 1 February.
I will be a lecturer for the final-year students in Rock Mechanics, and for the honours students in Rock Engineering,” Mampho said.
Read next week’s Herald for an exclusive interview with Mampho and her journey to becoming the first black female lecturer in the faculty.
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