We make maths make sense - for real, lasting change.
Maths that builds futures and a country.
Founded in 2008, OLICO Maths Education is a leading maths education NGO in South Africa, committed to solving the country’s maths crisis. We support learners from low-income communities with structured, research-backed, and scalable after school maths help.
We believe maths education in South Africa should open doors – not close them. That’s why our programmes are designed to build skills, unlock opportunities, and drive long-term change.
From play-based maths learning in primary school to high school maths help that blends digital learning and in-person tutoring, OLICO bridges learning backlogs, builds confidence, and boosts results.
Meet the people who care deeply
about what the numbers mean.
Led by some of South Africa’s most experienced voices in maths education research, OLICO’s team brings together specialists in teaching, edtech, STEM education in South Africa, and community development.
We’re educators, analysts, developers, researchers – and many of us were once OLICO learners ourselves. Today, we design and deliver transformative maths support that actually works in the South African context.
Fadziso Matanhike
Maths Club Manager
Diepsloot, Gauteng
Ntombikayise Nkcithakala
Mogoto Village Maths Hub Manager, Limpopo
Timothy Munyai
Year Beyond Mentor
Alex, Gauteng
Nosiviwe Madyibi
Year Beyond Mentor
Alex, Gauteng
Heather Collins
Training & Materials Development
Western Cape
Nokuthula Mashiyane
Head of Primary School
National
Ditiro Thobejane
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Andile Ndimande
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Lebogang Ntokozo Kgomo
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Anick Mudau
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Brighton Sibanda
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Sipho Majola
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Chumasande Nkcithakala
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Elias Nkwe
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Limpopo
Lefentjwe Chauke
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Limpopo
Venessa Ramaisela Mokaile
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Limpopo
Matthews Mvundlela
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Limpopo
Sarel Mahlahlane
Lead Maths Clubs Facilitator
Limpopo
Nobuhle Mlamleli
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Gauteng
Nondumiso Priority Mabena
Maths Clubs Facilitator
Brandon Mwale
Cluster Manager
Western Cape
Thabiso Molefe
Partnerships & GP Cluster Manager
National
Atlehang Sefalane
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Anele Msomi
High School Coordinator
Western Cape
Aphiwe Ncayiyang
High School Coordinator
Admin and Content Developer
Gauteng
Christiano Mthethwa
High School Coordinator
Limpopo
Asanda Ntuli
High School Coordinator
Western Cape
Relebohile Molise
High School Coordinator
Western Cape
Bataung Khakhau
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Sibulele Dudula
High School Coordinator
Dikeledi Masekoameng
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Tumelo Mokhele
High School Coordinator Gauteng
Kgaugelo Lefala
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Siphuxolo Sjula
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Khangwelo Mphephu
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Thapelo Rantwa Dudula
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Koketso Lekgwathi
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Zanele Ngalo
High School Coordinator
Western Cape
Lindokuhle Sibande
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Walusungu Makuwa
SEF Coordinator
National
Lwazi Songo
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Wandisa Mandla
High School Coordinator
Western Cape
Oratilwe Ledwaba
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Wendy Sithole
High School Coordinator
Gauteng
Celeste Bortz
Head of FET Phase
National
Patrick Iroanya
Product Engineer
Khangwelo Mphephu
WhatsApp Hotline Manager
FET School Coordinator
Andrew Barrett
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dr Lynn Bowie
Director of Mathematics
Nokuthula Mashiyane
Head of Primary Schools
Kylie Grigg
Senior Fundraiser
Ruby Beck
Finance Manager
Our funders make the mission possible.
We proudly work with a network of local and international donors, foundations, government and public sector partners committed to impactful giving in South Africa.
Together, we’re reshaping STEM education in South Africa through:
Unique blends of technology and tutoring
Free and open-source digital tools and materials
Accessible resources for learners, teachers and parents.
Our work shows how targeted, data-driven interventions can deliver real education impact in South Africa.
Supporters include:
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Recognition for innovation and excellence
in maths education.
We’re proud to be recognised for our efforts to deliver non-profit maths support that’s scalable, smart, and rooted in community. OLICO’s work has been awarded both nationally and internationally — proof that our model is both effective and respected.
