Maths & Science Tutor · Grade 10–12

Siyabulela
Mokebe

The teacher who makes it click.

Wits Cum Laude graduate, NTA-nominated educator, and published author from Alexandra Township. Online across South Africa — in-person in Johannesburg.

Siyabulela Mokebe — Maths and Science Educator, Johannesburg

"Education was my refuge, my weapon, and ultimately my freedom."

R350 per 90-min session
Wits Cum Laude
NTA Nominated
10+ Years Teaching

One-on-One Maths &
Physical Science Tutoring

Grade 10–12. Online anywhere in South Africa. In-person in Johannesburg.

R350 per 90-minute session
Worksheets included · No hidden costs
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Wits Cum Laude Graduate

Deep subject mastery in Maths and Physical Science, formally trained in pedagogy.

LSEN & UDL Specialist

Sessions adapt to how your learner thinks — including ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia.

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Resources Every Session

Worksheets and notes provided at no extra cost. Come with questions, leave with understanding.

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NTA-Nominated · SABC · eNCA

Nationally recognised educator from Alexandra Township, Johannesburg.

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Study Resources
for Learners

All resources are free to download and designed using UDL and IBL principles — built to reduce cognitive load, scaffold discovery, and build your confidence as a Maths learner.

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Not sure where to start? Grade 12 learners — try the P2 Chemistry Exam Answer Guide or the P1 Physics Revision Guide. Grade 10? Start with the Interactive Science Quiz. Use the filters below to find resources for your grade.

Maths Notes & Summary

Maths — Massive Grade 8 Guide

A comprehensive guide covering all key Grade 8 Maths topics. Ideal for learners who want to build a solid foundation and get ahead before the year gets tough.

All TopicsFoundation
Maths Notes & Summary

Maths — Massive Grade 9 Guide

A comprehensive guide covering all key Grade 9 Maths topics. Perfect for learners preparing for high school or needing to strengthen their foundation before Grade 10.

All TopicsFoundation
Maths Notes & Summary

Functions & Graphs — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A guided inquiry into linear, quadratic, hyperbola, and exponential functions. Learners observe patterns before formalising rules — designed to reduce cognitive load.

UDLIBLHigh Contrast
Maths Scaffold Worksheet

Algebra Exploration — Massive Grade 10 Algebra Guide

Scaffolded worksheet leading learners from number patterns into linear and quadratic equations. Graduated difficulty — starts accessible, builds to exam-level challenge.

ScaffoldedMemo Included
Maths Notes & Summary

Patterns — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive guide to number patterns, sequences and series at Grade 10 level. Covers linear and quadratic patterns with worked examples and discovery activities.

IBLWorked Examples
Maths Notes & Summary

Trigonometry — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive introduction to trigonometry at Grade 10 level — trig ratios, special angles, solving right-angled triangles and 2D applications with worked examples throughout.

IBLWorked ExamplesFoundation
Physical Science Worksheet & Memo External Resource

Electricity — Revision Worksheet & Memo

A powerful electricity revision worksheet with memo from St Benedict's. Covers electric circuits, current, voltage and resistance — ideal for Grade 10 Physical Science learners building their foundation.

ElectricityMemo IncludedSt Benedict's
Maths Notes & Summary

Patterns — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive guide to number patterns, sequences and series at Grade 11 level. Covers arithmetic and geometric sequences with worked examples and exam-style questions.

SequencesSeriesWorked Examples
Maths Notes & Summary

Trigonometry — Massive Grade 11 Guide

Learners derive trig identities through pattern recognition before applying them. Includes reduction formulae and solving trig equations with worked examples and self-check rubrics.

IBLSelf-Check Rubric
Maths Scaffold Worksheet

Algebra — Massive Grade 11 Algebra Guide

Distance, midpoint, gradient and equations of lines and circles explored through visual GeoGebra-linked tasks. Exam-style questions build progressively. Use alongside the GeoGebra tool above.

GeoGebra LinkedScaffolded
Maths Notes & Past Papers External Resource

Grade 11 Maths — Complete Book (All Topics)

A comprehensive Grade 11 Maths resource covering notes and past papers across all topics. Recommended by Mr Mokebe as a powerful supplement to your studies. Author unknown.

All TopicsPast PapersNotes
Maths Notes & Summary

Analytical Geometry — Grade 11 & 12 Guide

A comprehensive guide covering Analytical Geometry for both Grade 11 and 12 — distance, midpoint, gradient, equations of lines and circles, and exam-style applications for Paper 2.

Gr 11 & 12Paper 2Exam Focus
Maths Notes & Summary

Trig Functions — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive guide to trigonometric functions at Grade 11 level — sketching, transformations, period, amplitude and exam-style applications. Designed by Mr Mokebe for his learners.

Trig GraphsIBLPaper 2
Maths Notes & Summary

Financial Maths — Massive Grade 12 Guide

A comprehensive guide to Grade 12 Financial Mathematics — covering compound interest, annuities, future value, present value and exam-style applications.

Paper 1Exam Focus
Maths Notes & Summary

Trigonometry — Grade 12 Guide

A focused Grade 12 Trigonometry guide covering compound angles, double angles, solving trig equations and sketching trig graphs — all essential for Paper 2.

Paper 2Exam Focus
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Trigonometry — Grade 12 Guide 2

The second part of the Grade 12 Trigonometry series. Goes deeper into trig identities, general solutions and applications — ideal to work through after completing Guide 1.

Paper 2Advanced
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Cubic Functions — Massive Grade 12 Guide

A comprehensive guide to cubic functions covering sketching, intercepts, turning points, point of inflection, and exam-style questions. Essential for Paper 1.

Paper 1CalculusExam Focus
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Series & Sequences — Massive Grade 12 Guide

A comprehensive guide to arithmetic and geometric series, sigma notation, sum to infinity and exam-style applications. A high-frequency Paper 1 topic fully covered.

Paper 1Sigma NotationExam Focus
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Differential Calculus — Grade 12 Guide

A focused guide on differential calculus — rules of differentiation, first principles, application to cubic graphs, optimisation and rates of change. Core Paper 1 content fully covered.

Paper 1DifferentiationOptimisation
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Circle Geometry — Part 1

A comprehensive external resource covering Circle Geometry Part 1 — theorems, proofs and exercises. Recommended by Mr Mokebe as a powerful supplement for Grade 11 & 12 learners.

Circle GeometryTheoremsPaper 2
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Circle Geometry — Part 2 (Final)

The second part of the Circle Geometry series — advanced theorems, riders and exam-style questions. Use Parts 1 and 2 together for complete Paper 2 Circle Geometry coverage.

Circle GeometryRidersPaper 2
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Analytical Geometry — Comprehensive Guide

A thorough external resource covering all Analytical Geometry topics — distance, midpoint, gradient, equations of lines and circles with exam-style questions for Paper 2.

Analytical GeometryPaper 2Exam Focus
Maths Study Guide External Resource

FET Maths Study Guide — Grades 10–12

A comprehensive FET study guide covering key Maths topics across all three FET grades. Recommended by Mr Mokebe as a strong all-in-one reference for learners.

All FET GradesStudy Guide
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Surface Area & Volume — Grade 11

A focused resource on surface area and volume at Grade 11 level — covering all 3D shapes, composite solids, and exam-style calculations for Paper 2.

MeasurementPaper 23D Shapes
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Sine Rule, Cosine Rule & Area Rule — Grade 11

Complete coverage of the Sine Rule, Cosine Rule, and Area Rule with worked examples and exam applications. Essential 2D trigonometry for Paper 2.

Sine RuleCosine RulePaper 2
Maths Worksheet External Resource

Solving Equations & Inequalities — Grade 11

Exam-style practice on solving linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations as well as inequalities at Grade 11 level. A high-frequency Paper 1 topic fully covered.

EquationsInequalitiesPaper 1
Maths Notes & Exercises External Resource

Lines, Angles & Triangles

A comprehensive resource covering lines, angles and triangles — types of angles, parallel lines, triangle properties and theorems. Essential geometry foundation for Grade 10 learners.

GeometryTrianglesFoundation
Physical Science Interactive Guide Interactive

P2 Chemistry Exam Answer Guide — Grade 12

An interactive exam guide built from 2019, 2020 & 2023 past papers. Covers Bonding, Reaction Rates, Equilibrium, Acids & Bases, Electrochemistry and Organic Chemistry — with examiner tips, model answers, and common errors for each topic.

All P2 TopicsModel AnswersExaminer Tips
Physical Science Question Bank Interactive

NSC P2 Chemistry Question Bank — 170 Questions (2014–2024)

All 170 questions from DBE national P2 papers 2014–2024 across 8 topics. Filter by topic or year. Nomenclature · Physical Properties · Organic Reactions · Reaction Rates · Equilibrium · Acids & Bases · Galvanic Cells · Electrolytic Cells.

All P2 Topics2014–2024170 Questions
Physical Science Interactive Guide Interactive

Grade 11 Physical Sciences — Interactive Study Guide

Covers all 10 Grade 11 topics across Terms 1–4: Vectors, Newton's Laws, Atomic Combinations, Optics, Waves, Ideal Gases, Stoichiometry, Lithosphere, Electrostatics & Electromagnetism, and Circuits & Reactions. Includes diagrams, key rules, and practice questions with hints and full worked answers.

All TermsDiagramsPractice Qs
Physical Science Interactive Quiz Interactive

Grade 10 Physical Sciences — Interactive Quiz

A comprehensive practice quiz covering 19 Grade 10 topics: Energy, Hydrosphere, Particles & Bonding, Physical & Chemical Change, Chemical Equations, Magnetism, Electrostatics, Electric Circuits, Matter & Classification, States of Matter & KMT, The Atom, The Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Waves, Sound, Electromagnetic Radiation, Aqueous Solutions, Stoichiometry, and Vectors & Motion. Mix of multiple choice, calculations, true/false and short answers with full explanations.

19 TopicsMCQ + CalcsFull Explanations
Physical Science Interactive Guide Interactive

P1 Physics Revision Guide — Grade 12

A complete interactive revision guide for Paper 1: Newton's Laws of Motion, Vertical (Projectile) Motion, Momentum & Impulse, Work, Energy & Power, the Doppler Effect, Electrostatics, Electric Circuits, Electrodynamics, and Optical Phenomena. Includes a data sheet of physical constants and formulae, with built-in progress tracking.

MechanicsElectricityOptics
Physical Science Self-Check Trainer Interactive

Definitions & Formula Trainer — P1 & P2

Covers DBE and IEB content across both Physics (P1) and Chemistry (P2): definitions word-for-word, recognising which formula a past-paper scenario calls for, and recalling formulae from memory — so the formula sheet becomes a backup, not a crutch. Includes Vectors & Equilibrium, Momentum, Waves & Doppler, Electrostatics, Circuits, Photoelectric Effect, Electrochemistry, and Stoichiometry.

P1 + P2DefinitionsFormula Recall
Natural Science Interactive Guide Interactive

Natural Sciences Grade 9 — Interactive Study Guide

Covers all three terms: Term 1 — Life & Living, Term 2 — Matter & Material, Term 3 — Energy & Change. An interactive guide with notes, key concepts, and practice questions across the full Grade 9 Natural Sciences curriculum.

All 3 TermsLife & LivingMatter & Energy
Natural Science Interactive Guide Interactive

Natural Sciences Grade 8 — Interactive Practice

Covers all 4 terms: Term 1 — Life & Living (Photosynthesis, Ecology & Micro-organisms), Term 2 — Matter & Materials (Atoms, Molecules, Particle Model & Density), Term 3 — Energy & Change (Static Electricity, Circuits & Light), Term 4 — Revision (All Terms mixed with Exam Technique). Includes past exam questions and answers.

All 4 TermsPast Exam QsQuiz Mode
Maths Notes & Summary

Statistics — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 11 Statistics guide covering data collection, measures of central tendency, measures of spread, box-and-whisker plots, histograms, ogives and exam-style applications for Paper 2.

Paper 2StatisticsData Handling
Maths Notes & Summary

Finance — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 10 Financial Maths guide covering simple interest, compound interest, hire purchase, inflation and exchange rates — with worked examples and exam-style questions.

Paper 1Financial MathsInterest
Maths Notes & Summary

Measurements — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 10 Measurement guide covering perimeter, area, surface area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes — with worked examples and exam-style applications.

Paper 2MeasurementSurface Area & Volume
Maths Notes & Summary

Probability — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 10 Probability guide covering theoretical and experimental probability, Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, complementary events and exam-style applications.

Paper 2ProbabilityVenn Diagrams
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Measurements — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 11 Measurement guide covering surface area and volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres — including worked examples and exam-style problems.

Paper 2MeasurementSurface Area & Volume
Maths Notes & Summary

Probability — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 11 Probability guide covering Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, contingency tables, mutually exclusive and complementary events, and the addition rule — with exam-style applications.

Paper 2ProbabilityVenn Diagrams
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Functions — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 11 Functions guide covering hyperbolas, exponential functions, parabolas, and trigonometric graphs — with transformations, key points and exam-style applications.

Paper 1FunctionsGraphs
Maths Notes & Summary

Finance — Massive Grade 11 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 11 Financial Maths guide covering compound interest, depreciation, hire purchase, present and future value — with worked examples and exam-style questions.

Paper 1Financial MathsCompound Interest
Maths Notes & Summary

Statistics — Massive Grade 12 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 12 Statistics guide covering regression, correlation, scatter plots, bivariate data analysis and exam-style applications for Paper 2.

Paper 2StatisticsRegression
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Probability — Massive Grade 12 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 12 Probability guide covering counting principles, factorial notation, permutations, combinations and exam-style applications for Paper 1.

Paper 1ProbabilityCounting Principles
Maths Notes & Summary

Statistics — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 10 Statistics guide covering measures of central tendency, measures of spread, ogives, histograms and frequency tables — with worked examples and exam-style questions.

Paper 2StatisticsData Handling
Maths Notes & Summary

Trig Functions — Massive Grade 10 Guide

A comprehensive Grade 10 Trigonometric Functions guide covering sketching, interpreting and working with sine, cosine and tangent graphs — including transformations, key points and exam-style applications.

Paper 2Trig GraphsFunctions
Physical Science Notes & Summary

Physical Sciences — Grade 11 Term 3 Revision

A comprehensive Term 3 revision resource for Grade 11 Physical Sciences covering all key topics for the term — ideal for preparing for tests, trials and end-of-year exams.

Term 3RevisionP1 & P2
Physical Science Notes & Summary

Physical Sciences — Grade 11 Term 3 Revision Pack 2

The second revision resource pack for Grade 11 Physical Sciences Term 3 — additional practice and content to complement Pack 1. Use both together for thorough exam preparation.

Term 3RevisionPack 2
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Books by Siyabulela

From personal memoir to educational theory — two books that reflect both the life lived and the lessons learned.

Tamanna
for Change
✓ Available now — Kindle & Everand

Tamanna for Change

A personal memoir exploring the role of family as a primary institution in shaping children — and what happens when that foundation is removed. Drawn from Siyabulela's own journey through loss, hardship, and triumph in Alexandra Township.

"The township does not make you — but it does reveal you. What you do with what it gives you, and what it takes from you, is entirely your own."
MemoirResilienceFamilyCommunity
The Science
of Learning
✓ Available now — Everand & Apple Books

The Science of Learning

Drawing on years in the classroom and academic grounding from Wits, this book examines how people really learn — offering educators, parents and students practical insight rooted in research and lived experience.

"Understanding is not the same as exposure. A learner can sit in front of the same content a hundred times and still not learn — because learning is not about information, it is about transformation."
EducationIBLUDLPedagogy

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Mr Mokebe in Action

Three videos that show exactly the kind of teacher and educator Siyabulela Mokebe is — in the classroom, on stage, and in the moments that matter most.

NTA 2025

Nominated for the National Teacher Awards — Minister's Special Award

During Teacher Month 2025, learners at Hyde Park High School nominated Mr Mokebe for the NTA Minister's Special Award. They described him as patient, caring, and deeply transformative — a teacher who calls out marks not to shame, but to motivate, and who believes in learners even when they don't believe in themselves. Alex News covered the story in October 2025.

Read the full Alex News article →    View World Teachers' Day Slides →

From His Learners · Hyde Park High School

These videos were created voluntarily by learners at Hyde Park High School — Mr Mokebe's previous school — to tell the world what kind of teacher he is, in their own words.

Learner Tribute · Hyde Park High School

"This Is What Kind of Teacher He Is"

A Hyde Park High School learner speaks directly to the world about Mr Mokebe — unprompted, unscripted, and from the heart.

From His Learners · Hyde Park High School

A second learner tribute — because one video wasn't enough.

Learner Tribute · Hyde Park High School

"This Is What Kind of Teacher He Is" — Part 2

Another Hyde Park learner adds their voice — a testament to the lasting impact Mr Mokebe left on the lives of the young people he taught.

Personal · Hyde Park High School

Reading a Letter from My Learners

After leaving Hyde Park High School, Mr Mokebe received a heartfelt letter from his learners. He recorded himself reading their messages — a window into the relationships he builds and the lives he touches beyond the curriculum.

Book Launch · Tamanna for Change

Official Book Launch — Tamanna for Change

Watch the official launch of Siyabulela's autobiography Tamanna for Change — a milestone moment celebrating a journey from loss and hardship in Alexandra Township to published author.

Professional · SACE IVLST Exhibition, Durban

Integrating Virtual Labs & Simulations in Chemistry

A presentation at the SACE-organised IVLST Exhibition in Durban, demonstrating practical ways chemistry teachers can bring PhET simulations and virtual laboratory tools into their classrooms to deepen learner understanding.

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Podcast · Nhlivo Actually Podcast

The Nhlivo Actually Podcast — In-Depth Interview

An honest, personal conversation covering Siya's journey from Chemical Engineering at Wits to Education, co-founding a free tutoring organisation in Alexandra, losing both parents at a young age, overcoming addiction and trauma, writing his two books, and his message to youth: choose what is right over what is momentarily pleasurable.

Credentials, Projects & Media Work

Cum Laude B.Ed from Wits, NTA-nominated, SABC and eNCA featured, founder of Tamanna4Change, co-host of Lemons & Lemonades podcast, and creator of Buka Pele! — the TV doccie proposal.

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From Tembisa & Alex
to the Classroom

Siyabulela Mokebe grew up in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He lost both parents before completing high school — and went on to graduate as the top matric learner at Minerva High School, earn a Cum Laude B.Ed from Wits, and be nominated for the National Teaching Awards.

His story is one of education as survival, then purpose. The classroom became both refuge and mission.

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2008–09Lost both parents. Continued school in Alexandra.
2013Top matric learner at Minerva High School. Top 3 in Alexandra.
2018Graduated Cum Laude — B.Ed, University of the Witwatersrand.
2023–24NTA-nominated. Published two books. SABC & eNCA featured.
NowEducator at Grantley High School. Private tutor. Community builder.

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