Two decades ago, Investec made a commitment – not just to numbers, but to people and potential. In partnership with Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology, we chose to back maths and science excellence in South Africa through Promaths, knowing that these skills are the foundation for critical thinking, innovation, and economic progress.
Launched in 2005 in Dobsonville, Soweto, Promaths provides extra lessons in maths and science to high school learners and has grown into a nationally-recognised, award-winning initiative, equipping young people with critical skills to become active economic participants.
19 CENTRES ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA
28,000 LEARNERS POSITIVELY IMPACTED
13,000 DISTINCTIONS ACHIEVED IN MATHS AND SCIENCE
The impact is extraordinary: although Promaths learners make up just 1% of South Africa’s grade 12 cohort, they account for 6%, on average, of the country’s maths and science distinctions. Many alumni have gone on to excel in careers critical to the nation’s progress, as engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping industries – in the process transforming their families, communities, and the economy.
As we celebrate 20 years, we invite you to be part of the next chapter:
- Businesses can fund a new Promaths centre or sustain an existing one.
- Individuals can support top learners through the Promaths Bursary Fund, managed by StudyTrust – a registered public benefit organisation that provides Section 18A certificates for tax-deductible donations.
