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South32 Project: Empowering Rural Education in KwaZulu-Natal

The South32 project is making a transformative impact in King Cetshwayo District, KwaZulu-Natal, by supporting 10 rural secondary schools to drive educational growth and socio-economic development in alignment with South Africa’s National Transformation Agenda. Through focused teacher development workshops, learner coding clubs, and the innovative loaning of science resources, this initiative aims to equip educators and students in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Coding & Robotics.

With a three-year implementation plan, the project will track and support learners as they progress into higher grades, ensuring sustained achievement in STEM fields.

KwaXolo Maths and Science Intervention Programme

The KwaXolo Maths and Science Intervention Programme is empowering educators and inspiring learners in nine high schools within the Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal. Launched in collaboration with the KwaXolo Education Committee and CASME, and funded by Impande, the programme focuses on enhancing STEM education. Through targeted teacher training, classroom support, and exciting competitions, it aims to boost the uptake and success of Grade 10-12 learners in Maths and Physical Sciences. Since early 2023, it has positively impacted over 2,000 learners and teachers, laying the groundwork for a brighter future in STEM fields.

NPC SCEP Project: Empowering Science and Mathematics Educators in the Ugu District

Supporting teachers to overcome the challenges of teaching Science and Mathematics, the NPC SCEP Project builds on a successful partnership with Ugu District educators. This initiative, focused on the Senior Phase, extends CASME’s proven Lead Teacher methodology to Natural Sciences. Each year, selected Lead Teachers receive training to enhance subject knowledge, instructional skills, and confidence, which they share within their communities. With an inspiring emphasis on innovative teaching, lesson structuring, and collaboration, the project continues to foster impactful improvements in both teaching and learner outcomes.

Team4Tech: Enhancing STEM Education Through Digital Transformation

Team4Tech partners with CASME to drive meaningful change in STEM education for underserved communities. By blending skilled volunteer expertise, corporate partnerships, and innovative technology solutions, Team4Tech empowers CASME to make quality digital learning accessible, promoting digital literacy and STEM skills development. With a focus on sustainable impact, this collaboration includes initiatives like coding and robotics clubs for students and educators alike. Through these efforts, Team4Tech and CASME are bridging the digital divide and fostering lasting transformation in education.

Ford Science2Go Eastern Cape

South Africa’s science curriculum calls for hands-on learning, yet most schools lack the labs to support it. The Ford Science2Go project, backed by the Ford Global Fund Grant, addresses this gap by bringing essential science tools and practical workshops directly to schools in need, with a focus on the Eastern Cape. Now in its third year, this mobile resource has sparked student interest, boosted science enrollment, and improved pass rates. From immersive science activities to new math support, the program is expanding its reach and impact.

Astron Energy Science2Go KwaZulu-Natal: Empowering Education in the South Durban Basin

The Astron Energy South Africa Education Development Project is transforming education in Mathematics, Science, and English in communities around the Lubricants Manufacturing Plant in the South Durban Basin. Through hands-on training and resources, this initiative supports teachers and learners in bringing the curriculum to life—especially in under-resourced schools. From inspiring teacher collaboration to engaging with the latest in coding and robotics, this project opens up a world of possibilities for students and teachers alike.

Mahle Science2Go KwaZulu Natal: Empowering Learners through Hands-On Science Education

The Mahle Science2Go Project brings practical science education to Grades 7-9 learners, offering hands-on experiences with prescribed experiments in schools that lack fully functional labs. Launched in 2015, this mobile lab project provides equipment, expert facilitators, and support to schools in communities where Mahle employees live, including areas like Pinetown and Inanda. The project aims to inspire learners to enjoy science, pursue it at higher levels, and consider science-related careers. It also offers coding and robotics workshops to enhance the learning experience.