Master Maths made history in 1976 when it was amongst the first training companies to make use of audio-visual teaching methods (tapes and slides), to provide individualised extra maths tuition to school children. Master Maths continued its pioneering ways in 1978 when it became one of the first businesses in South Africa to Franchise its business concept.

The business was acquired by Johan and Petro Welgens in 1995 and lodged in the PJ Green Trust. At this time, it only had 30 franchisees operating from 30 centres. They soon realized that the “tapes and slides” technology had come to the end of its useful life and that it was time to upgrade the teaching material to more current technology. 

Under their leadership, the business developed a unique computer based Mathematics teaching system which was launched in the Master Maths franchises in 2000. This System, which is at the heart of every Master Maths centre, uses voice, animated images and learner interaction to deliver teaching content to learners.