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Breaking Barriers in Maths: How WeSolve4X is Empowering South Africa’s Future Engineers

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Join Sam Marshall on the Social Impact Show as he chats with Tsietsi Ngobese, founder and CEO of the WeSolve4X Foundation, about transforming maths education in South Africa. From overcoming systemic challenges in public schools to launching a national maths competition with Gibela, Tsietsi shares his inspiring journey of giving back—turning down 19 job offers to build confidence in learners and parents alike. Discover how early intervention, community collaboration, and even innovative fundraising like “Ntofo Ntofo” toilet paper are driving real change. Whether you love maths or fear it, this episode reveals why anyone can learn and why maths holds the key to unlocking STEM careers and brighter futures.

Tsietsi’s Call to Action:
“This isn’t just a school problem it’s a community problem. Engineers, parents, neighbours—everyone has a role to play.”

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20 Aug English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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