The South African Mathematics Foundation announced earlier this month that teachers nationwide can now register their learners for the country’s two bestknown mathematics competitions. For the first time both competitions have full digital capabilities for the registration and payment processes, and the first-round papers. The ‘Nestlé Nespray South African Mathematics Challenge’ is open for all grades 4 to 7s, and the Old Mutual South African Mathematics Olympiad, co-sponsored by the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants, welcomes all Grades 8 to 12s. Both contests are open to all schools in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Schools that rely wholly on the government for funding – known as Quintile 1 and 2 schools – can register their learners free of charge. Quintile 3, 4 and 5 schools and private schools pay a nominal registration fee. For the first time, schools will have an option to write the first rounds of both competitions online. Parents who want to register their children must reach out to the school’s mathematics teacher. Entry forms will be available on www.samf. ac.za. Registrations for the olympiad closes on 21 February 2022 and for the challenge on 24 February 2022. For more information, send an email to info@samf.ac.za