Tribute to John Freeguard (OC 1973) John Freeguard, who attended Maritzburg College from 1969 to 1973, sadly passed away on 10 April 2026. He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughters Leanne and Jenna, his sons-in-law Arthur and Christopher, and his grandson Noah Barlow. John formed lifelong friendships during his years at Maritzburg College...Read More

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Landon LaGrange, Class of ’82. He succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic accident involving a vehicle while out cycling with friends, one of the great joys of his life. Landon was one of those genuinely good people – always positive, always seeing the...Read More

Mr Simon Haw, history master par excellence (b 1946 – d 2026) Gentlemen, it is with heavy but grateful hearts that we share news of the death of Mr Simon Haw. Simon, who had stoically battled cancer for over three years, died on the 15th of February 2026. To say that Simon served College as...Read More

After graduating with BCom Law and LLB degrees from Stellenbosch University, Ross Stander (OC 2017) continued his studies in London. Various achievements at Stellenbosch, including co-authoring a book on the intellectual property rights of artists in South Africa earned him a career commitment scholarship to complete his Masters in Law at BPP University. There, Ross...Read More

    I first got into canoeing at College under Brandon van der Walt in Grade 10 and have been dedicated to the sport ever since. Brandon remains my coach to this day, and I still turn to him regularly for advice. College was also where I developed a real interest in STEM fields, particularly Physical...Read More