Mathematics whizz kid from the Jim Fouché High School in Bloemfontein, Jana Rossouw, has proven again she has what it takes after receiving a prestigious accolade at this year’s South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) competition. She was one of ten recipients of the Old Mutual South African Mathematics Olympiad (Samo), accolades in the senior division (Gr. 10 to 12).
As one of South Africa’s cream of the crop in Mathematics, she was the only learner from the Free State to win a prize. She received a silver medal at the event held at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg. The annual competition brings together educators, learners, and industry leaders to display their ability in advancing Mathematics in South Africa.
Rossouw was part of six learners who represented South Africa at this year’s international Pan African Mathematics Olympiads (Pamo) competition, held in Rwanda during May, winning third prize overall. In total, 31 countries in the African continent took part in the competition.
Rossouw was also the recipient of the 2021 South African Mathematics Challenge accolade.
