South Africa’s brightest young mathematicians have once again showcased their exceptional abilities at the 2024 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO).
The competition was held at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg from Sunday 11 to Thursday 22 August, with Somerset House learner Olivia Castleden, as a member of the South African team, top achievers, obtaining a bronze medal.
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.
Team SA’s overall performance placed them in fourth place, just behind Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
These results are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the students, their teachers and families. The other participating countries were Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Djibouti, Egypt, eSwatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
