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OLICO Maths Education NPC is a South African non-profit organization dedicated to making quality mathematics education accessible to all learners. Working primarily in low-income communities, OLICO's Maths Cubs program provides structured, research-based after-school support that helps children develop fluency, understanding, and enjoyment of mathematics through a sense-making and confidence-building approach. Guided by the belief that maths should open doors rather than close them, OLICO works to build skills, unlock potential, and drive long-term positive change through numeracy education—ensuring that every learner reaches the stage where maths truly makes sense.
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2026
Ntombikayise serves as the Leader of OLICO Maths Education in Mogoto village, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing numeracy development in primary schools. Holding a Master’s degree in Linguistics, she combines her academic expertise in literacy with a deep commitment to mathematics education. In her role, she leads, trains, and supports facilitators who deliver engaging numeracy sessions to learners in rural areas, while building and maintaining strong partnerships with principals and school management teams. Guided by the vision of “Making Maths Make Sense,” her work focuses on promoting number fluency, conceptual understanding, and learner confidence in mathematics.
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