I like to think of myself as a typical Old Collegian who has enjoyed all 75 years of a normal life and I happily acknowledge that I owe a big “thank you” to College for the solid grounding I received!I grew up on a farm in the Karkloof district outside Howick and attended boarding school...Read More

At the MCOBA, we are all about keeping Maritzburg College old boys connected to both the school and one another. However, some old collegians want to have an even stronger connection with the school, choosing to report to College each weekday morning as they did when they still adorned the mighty basher. These men are...Read More

The Summer Olympic Games are in full swing in Tokyo and we are glued to our screens here in South Africa and more specifically at Maritzburg College where we have no less than nine Old Boys representing the school and their country in some capacity at the games. In last month’s newsletter we met two...Read More

From the rich history of kings to championship sports and University graduations, the signet ring is steeped in tradition and honour; a brotherhood to which one aspires and identifies. It is thus, with great pleasure, that we launch the Maritzburg College Old Boys Association signet ring. Months of planning have culminated in what we believe...Read More

Memories of College… Tod and his brothers Paddy and George were raised on a farm in the Karkloof by their widowed mother. They attended the “original” Treverton prep school, headed and totally owned by Mr Peter Binns, grandson of Sir Henry Binns, 3rd Prime Minister of the Natal Colony. Interestingly, the Collins boys’ great uncle Sir...Read More

Meet Jacques Wilcock (OC 2014)  At the MCOBA, we are all about keeping Maritzburg College old boys connected to both the school and one another. However, some old collegians want to have an even stronger connection with the school, choosing to report to College each weekday morning as they did when they still adorned the...Read More

Meet an OC who has only just left College The Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association is more than just a network, it’s a close knit community; a brotherhood. We are dedicated to fostering and supporting strong ties and close friendships amongst Maritzburg College alumni. As one of the country’s most active Old Boys’ associations, we...Read More

Leon Oosthuizen (OC1989) runs an ultramarathon for his niece Congratulations to OC Leon Oosthuizen (Class of 1989) in his incredible efforts to support his niece, Jamie, who is awaiting a heart transplant. Leon took up the challenge of running a gruelling 132.30km from Nottingham Road to Sani Pass on Saturday the 29th of June to raise...Read More

Supporting Underprivileged Children “Sport is an incredible conduit to education and a valuable mechanism for learning the lessons of life.” A mantra of the LumoHawk Foundation formalised in 2013 by OC Joel Stransky (1985) to raise funds for underprivileged children, with a focus on educational and sporting needs. Through his dedicated efforts and the unbelievable generosity...Read More

College’s Excellent Coaching Team Dear Old Collegians, The recurrence of Covid-19 has put paid to any rugby matches being played, so there is not much to report! From Hein’s report that is published here, one can see that  it has been a case of trying to keep the boys focussed on skills development, and for...Read More