02/11/2026
“Practice and practice and practice.” That’s how Olwethu Ndebele, 11, from Eastleigh Primary School in Edenvale, became the 2026 24SumMore National Champion.
Speaking to SAfm, Olwethu said he studied the factors and multiples of 24 so he’d be ready for the final-round twist, and it paid off.
Olwethu wins a R25,000 investment account in the Peregrine Capital High Growth Retail Fund, and his school receives R25,000 too. Next on his list is St Benedict’s College.
We couldn’t be more proud of you, Olwethu. Well done!
Listen to the full interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-national-pulse/winning-champion-4
South Africa’s next generation of mathematical talent took centre stage on Thursday, with Eastleigh Primary’s Olwethu Ndebele crowned national champion in the 2026 24SumMore competition. GUEST: Olwethu Ndebele – National Champion of the 24SumMore competition.