Curro Krugersdorp Primary School learners have recently brought international recognition home after achieving outstanding results at the prestigious World Anzan Classic held in Ishikawa, Japan.

Brothers Tshifhiwa (Grade Two) and Unarine Nengwekhulu (Grade R) proudly represented South Africa on the global stage, competing against talented young mathematicians from around the world. In a remarkable display of academic excellence, both learners earned bronze medals in Mathematics, placing them among the top performers in the international competition.

According to Curro marketer Dibuseng Maboya, their achievement is particularly impressive given their young ages, demonstrating that determination, talent and a passion for learning know no boundaries.

The World Anzan Classic is an international abacus and mental arithmetic competition hosted annually in Japan by the Japan International Soroban Association (JISA). It brings together young champions and mathematics students from across the globe to test their high-speed mental calculation and soroban skills.

“The brothers’ international medals are a testament to their countless hours of hard work, perseverance and love for mathematics. Their success places them among a select group of young learners who have excelled beyond national borders and made their mark on a global platform,” said Maboya.

She added that Curro Krugersdorp congratulates Tshifhiwa and Unarine on this exceptional international achievement.

“Their bronze medals, earned against world-class competition in Japan, are a shining example of what can be accomplished through dedication, ambition and academic excellence. From South Africa to Japan, these young mathematicians have shown that big dreams and world-class success can begin at an early age,” Maboya concluded.