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The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is delighted to announce the outstanding results of its online Mathematics Problem-Solving (MPS) Course for facilitators at Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs) in partnership with the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS). Sixty-nine students enrolled for the course on Limina Education Services’ platform of which fifty-seven passed the training and became accredited to present MPS classes to high school learners. All successful facilitators were honoured at a virtual ceremony on 7 May.

In a nation where the teaching and learning of mathematics often face systemic challenges, a remarkable story of transformation is unfolding. The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), in partnership with the Komatsu Foundation Trust (Komatsu), is leading an initiative that is not only changing attitudes toward mathematics but also delivering measurable results in classrooms across the country.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Seithuti Moshokoa as its new Executive Director. A respected academic, enthusiastic educator, and long-serving champion of mathematics in South Africa, Prof Moshokoa brings with him a deep understanding of the role mathematical sciences plays in shaping future generations.

As my tenure as Executive Director of the South African Mathematics Foundation has drawn to a close, I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your support throughout this journey.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), in partnership with the DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS), is proud of its first collaborative project: strengthening

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is delighted to announce a transformative partnership with Komatsu, focused on enhancing mathematics education for both teachers and learners from six districts where Komatsu has operations. This collaboration, a strategic blend of resources and expertise, aims to uplift mathematics teaching and learning quality while inspiring a renewed interest in the subject among young South Africans.

The recent article, Why our children can’t do maths (Daily Maverick, 7 January 2025), highlights a pressing issue that demands focused attention—the prevalence of teachers who will not or cannot teach mathematics across South Africa. The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) acknowledges this challenge and its impact on learners' mathematics proficiency.

Prof Kerstin Jordaan, Executive Director of the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), acknowledges the challenges highlighted in the article Why South Africa Continues to Lag in Maths and Science Education (IOL Daily News, 20 December 2024). For the past 20 years, SAMF has made a significant contribution towards fostering mathematics excellence. The organisation’s impact, while substantial, is currently limited by available funding, highlighting an opportunity to expand its support to reach even more learners across the country.

In a landmark development for South Africa’s Mathematical sciences, the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), in partnership with the National Graduate Academy for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (NGA(MaSS)) and the DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work towards the establishment of a National Centre for Mathematical Sciences. A communiqué was sent to inform the mathematical community of the MOU and its aims.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Professor Seithuti Moshokoa, who has retired from the SAMF Board of Directors after more than nine years of exemplary service. Prof Moshokoa joined the Board in August 2015 and contributed to SAMF’s mission with a passion for advancing mathematics education, outreach, and development in South Africa.