The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) has proudly announced the results of the ASSA South African Mathematics Team Competition 2024, showcasing the nation’s top mathematical talents from junior and senior levels.
This prestigious competition aims to nurture mathematical excellence among South African learners, identified through the South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO) and other SAMF Olympiad programmes. The event saw participation from 43 junior and 42 senior teams representing 19 regions nationwide.
Somerset College had a notable presence in the competition, with several learners contributing to the success of the Western Province teams. Nina Benson and Victoria Still were key members of the senior team, while Olivia Castleden and Petrus Bosman represented the junior team.
Winning teams: Junior Category (Grades 8-9) – Western Province 1; Senior Category (Grades 10-12) – Western Province 2.
Western Province senior team members: Jeremy Liddle (Bishops Diocesan College, Grade 10); Liam Baruch (Herzlia High School, Grade 10); Nico Schreuder (Bishops Diocesan College, Grade 11 – Captain); Nina Benson (Somerset College, Grade 11); Ruth Trimble (Pinelands High School, Grade 10); Tao Wang (Protea Heights Academy, Grade 12); Victoria Still (Somerset College, Grade 11); Wanru Zhou (Parklands College, Grade 10); and Zecheng Shi (South African College High School, Grade 11).
Western Province junior team members: Adam Rassou (South African College High School, Grade 8); Aden van Rhyn (Parklands College, Grade 9); Emily Smith (Westerford High School, Grade 9); Joshua Scriba (International School of Cape Town, Grade 9); Olivia Castleden (Somerset College, Grade 8); Petrus Bosman (Somerset College, Grade 9); Tsz Lok Pun (Elkanah House, Grade 9 – Captain); Willem Burger (Jan van Riebeek High School, Grade 8); Ying Chen Leu (American International School of Cape Town, Grade 9); and Zaid Kadwa (Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Grade 9).
The competition is sponsored by the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA), underscoring their commitment to fostering mathematical prowess among South Africa’s youth. The complete results are available on https://www.samf.ac.za/en/assa-team-results
