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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.

Though Alwyn’s resignation from the SAMC marks the end of an era, his legacy will undoubtedly live on through the programmes he shaped and the teachers and students he inspired. His work will continue to influence the development of mathematical skills in young South Africans for many years to come.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) acknowledged gifted young mathematicians at its annual awards ceremony. The Foundation handed medals and certificates to top achievers of its various primary, secondary, and tertiary mathematics competitions at the Sun International Cape Sun in Cape Town earlier today.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) proudly announces the results of the ASSA South African Mathematics Team Competition 2024, showcasing the nation's top mathematical talent from junior and senior levels.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) proudly announces the commendable performance of university students at two prestigious international and national mathematics competitions. From 5 to 11 August the 30th International Mathematics Competition (IMC) for University Students was held in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, with spirited participation from a SAMF team, selected based on students’ performance in the 2023 Standard Bank South African Tertiary Mathematics Olympiad (SATMO).

As the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is fitting to highlight the contributions of Hendrik de Kock, a pivotal figure in the organisation. Hendrik's journey with SAMF is a testament to his dedication and passion for mathematics education.

South Africa’s brightest young mathematicians have once again showcased their exceptional abilities at the 2024 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO), held from 11 to 22 August at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Organised by the African Mathematical Union (AMU), PAMO has been a key platform for mathematical excellence across Africa since its inception in 1987. Each participating country team consists of six contestants (three girls and three boys), a team leader, and a deputy team leader. The South African team, coordinated by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) and sponsored by Old Mutual and the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA), made the nation proud by achieving outstanding results.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) proudly announces the outstanding performance of Team South Africa at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) 2024, held in Bath, United Kingdom from 11 to 22 July. Competing against 609 contestants from 108 countries, South Africa ranked 53rd with one silver and two bronze medals.