South Africa Shines Bright with Third Place Win in Pan African Mathematics Olympiad

Pretoria, 23 May 2023: 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 final results were:

•    Eli Williams, Gr 9, Westerford High School - Silver medal
•    Ellen Grant-Smith, Gr 10, Westerford High School - Silver medal
•    Hugo Bruwer, Gr 12, Hoër Jongenskool Paarl - Silver medal
•    Jana Rossouw, Gr 11, Jim Fouché Hoërskool - Silver medal
•    Moied Baleg, Gr 10, The Settlers High School - Bronze medal
•    Yian Xu, Gr 10, Redhill School - Silver medal

The top-ranking countries were:

1.     Morocco
2.     Algeria
3.     South Africa