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The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is thrilled to announce that South Africa has achieved a remarkable third place in the highly competitive Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) out of the 31 participating countries. The event, gathering the brightest mathematical minds from across Africa, took place from 13 to 22 May, and our talented team of mathletes showcased their exceptional problem-solving skills, mathematical prowess, and determination. Securing this splendid position reflects dedication, hard work, and outstanding abilities. The South African National team made the nation proud with remarkable achievements in this esteemed international competition.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) has announced its national teams for the Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) and the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), which will compete in these prestigious competitions against students worldwide.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) announced this week that entries are open for the annual South African Mathematics Challenge (SAMC) and Old Mutual South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO). Entries opened on 11 January 2023 and close on 24 February 2023.

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 Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town earlier today.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is glad to reveal the ASSA SA Mathematics Teams Competition winners. 2 570 learners from 55 regions contested for the top spot, but the Western Province Junior 1 and Boland Senior 1 teams won their respective divisions.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is proud to announce the 2022 Standard Bank South African Tertiary Mathematics Olympiad (SATMO) winners.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is pleased to announce the results of the teams representing South Africa in two international mathematics competitions last month. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) took place from 6-16 July in Oslo, Norway, while the Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) took place from 19-28 June in Benguerir, Morocco. Teams travelled to the locations for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The country faces a predicament as almost half of its teachers retire without a sufficient supply of new teachers to take their places. Primary and secondary schools in South Africa are already battling poor mathematics results. The concern around the supply and demand of knowledgeable teachers further complicates the situation.

The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is proud to announce the two teams representing South Africa at two international mathematics competitions later this year.

On 19 April 2022, the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) commences its first-ever fully online training programme for primary school teachers. 399 Teachers will attend this, the first of two Primary Teacher Mathematics Problem-Solving courses this year.