Abstract:
The aim of this research is to show that there is an interrelationship between Mathematics and
indigenous life. The research strives to find a link between modern day Mathematics and
ancient traditional African life. This could be achieved by conducting an ethnographic study of
schools within the Rakwadu Circuit of Mopani District, Limpopo Province.
This study can be used by future researchers as a reference that demonstrates that various
traditional games such as diketo and morabaraba are identical characteristics to classroom
Mathematics. The traditional games chosen are diketo, kgati, morabaraba, moruba and
tsheretshere. These are popular games amongst the African community and are closely related
to Mathematics. By clearly showing that Mathematics is ingrained in the African tradition and
that it has always been a part of our culture, I hope to instil a sense of pride and confidence in
the African community and learners. This study also focuses on Indigenous Knowledge
Systems (IKS) and how it can still be applied in a modern world and provides an alternative to
how learners are taught at schools.
