More Than Just You – By Alisdair Sinclair: OC, Class of 1989, VP of Chep, Sub-Saharan Africa. Presented at the College Connect Business Networking Breakfast in Johannesburg in July 2025. “Leveraging Teamwork, Networking, Collaboration, and Empathetic Leadership to Build a Successful Career” When we talk about building a successful career, we often think about ambition,...Read More

25 June 2025 Join the Community, Stay Connected! Dear OCs, We’re still buzzing from our incredible Reunion 2025! We were blown away by all the extra offerings and can’t wait to see what the future holds. As we look ahead, we’re excited to announce a Year Group Competition – the year group that makes the...Read More

At the heart of the Maritzburg College brotherhood lies something deeply powerful – a lifelong bond that stretches across years, continents, and life’s most challenging moments. This year, we honour Hayden Driemeyer (OC 2009), a proud College Old Boy whose remarkable courage and resilience continue to inspire us all. In April 2020, while living and...Read More

Dear OCs We are thrilled to give you some feedback and set the scene for Reunion 2025, scheduled for 28th – 31st May! Thank you to all who participated in our recent Reunion Dinner Poll. Your feedback, suggestions, and comments have been invaluable in shaping our plans for this much-anticipated event! Reunion Dinner We had...Read More

History at College  Chris attended Maritzburg College, starting in 2nd Form in 1986 and matriculated in 1990, with Mr.  Dudley Forde as Headmaster. During that time, Chris was very involved in the cadet band, starting on the bugle and then moving on to the trumpet. The cadet band, run by Mr. Hugh Tarboton, represented the...Read More

A Rising Star in Mountain Biking! Michael Foster, a proud alumnus of the class of 2020, has rapidly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional mountain biking. His journey from cycling laps around his college to securing a spot on Team Pyga EuroSteel is nothing short of inspirational. Early Beginnings...Read More

Dear OCs Please enjoy our December 2024 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4786a171919c/mcoba-december-2024-newsletter Have a restful and restorative end of the year!Read More

In 2024, Samkelo had the incredible privilege of spending a Gap Year as a Tutor at Rathkeale College in Masterton, New Zealand. His responsibilities included coaching sports, assisting in classrooms as a Teacher’s Aide, and serving as a Boarding House Duty Master. Samkelo also embraced opportunities outside the classroom, playing bass in the Mamma Mia...Read More

Wyatt Michaux (OC 2018) is a troop leader within the King’s Royal Hussars. The King’s Royal Hussars form part of 12 brigade. The regiment, a brigade and a division, is responsible for providing a combat effectiveness.   For most young men, high school is a time to explore who they are and figure out where...Read More