Daniel Molapo Mafokwane

Background

Mafokwane, Daniel Molapo was born on May 16, 1948 in Pietersburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Lesiba William and Mantwa Mary (Makhubela) Mafokwane.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University North, Pietersburg, South Africa, 1992. Master of Science, University São Paolo. Africa, Pretoria, 1981.

Bachelor of Science (honorary), University São Paolo. Africa, Pretoria, 1996.

Career

Teacher, Hofmeyer High, Pretoria, South Africa, 1973-1977; deputy head master, Wallmansthal High, Pretoria, South Africa, 1978-1980; head master, Wallmansthal High, Pretoria, South Africa, 1981-1986; lecturer physics department, Medunsa, Pretoria, South Africa, 1987-1990; senior lecturer physics department, Medunsa, Pretoria, South Africa, 1991-1995; acting head physics department, Medunsa, Pretoria, South Africa, 1992-1995; head department physics, Medunsa, Pretoria, South Africa, since 1996.

Achievements

• Daniel Molapo Mafokwane has been listed as a noteworthy Physics educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary, treasurer Hofmeyer High Alumni Fund, Atteridyeville, South Africa, since 1977. Member board Bonitas Medical Fund, Johannesburg, since 1994, Medschem Edil. Board, Johannesburg, since 1997.

Trustee The Glen High School Trust, Pretoria, South Africa, since 1997. Member South African Institute Physics, Southern African Association Research in Mathematics & Science Education, Association Black Scientists, Engineers & Technologists.

Interests

• Avocations: soccer, tennis, table tennis, reading, movies.

Connections

Married Madira Welhelmina Modiba, November 7, 1973. Children: Mmakoma Sarah, Mantwa Mary, Tshepisho, Neo Thato.

Father:

Lesiba William Mafokwane

Mother:

Mantwa Mary (Makhubela) Mafokwane

Spouse:

Madira Welhelmina Modiba

child:

Mmakoma Sarah Mafokwane

child:

Mantwa Mary Mafokwane

child:

Tshepisho Mafokwane

child:

Neo Thato Mafokwane