My burning desire is to see young women who know who they are – Anno-Frempong
Anno-Frempong's mission to empower women eager to enter the transport industry is far from over.
Chief executive officer of the Transport Education Training Authority (Teta) and Ferndale resident Maphefo Anno-Frempong shed light on her journey in a male-dominated industry.
Anno-Frempong’s mission to empower women eager to enter the transport industry is far from over.
“Increasing women participation in the transport industry requires all women in the country to play their part. Those who are already in the industry should learn to lift as they rise. Those who wish to enter must take it upon their shoulders to do the groundwork and be bold to take advantage of opportunities. In reality, there are opportunities for women in the sector despite its diverse challenges. But these challenges can easily be conquered through self-empowerment, exposing yourself to information and knowledge and taking the necessary steps to achieve what you want.”
Anno-Frempong has served South Africa in various departments at provincial and national levels which included the regulator policy coordination in the national department of transport; regional director for roads and community safety in the Northwest Province; national department of transport as chief director for road transport regulation which led her to her current position at Teta.
“The goal of every public sector institution or agency is to provide a service that improves the lives of people. Without reservation, I can say that it has been rewarding and fulfilling to be involved (through my day-to-day work) in several efforts to undo the injustices of the past; create equal opportunities for every member of the society and pave a better future for all citizens.”
Anno-Frempong encouraged young women to ‘know who they are’ and ‘understand what they are capable of’ – even if the odds were stacked against them like in the male-dominated transport industry.
“It is not about being the smartest, largest or smallest animal in the jungle; it’s about knowing who you are and going after what you want.”
