Twenty-two Old Boys from ’85 converged in the Sani Valley, near Himeville, in August, on a snowy weekend, for no particular reason, other than that we had missed our 35th reunion in 2020 due to Covid-19. It speaks volumes that 36 years down the line, with just a few weeks’ notice,  one can pull over...Read More

The MCOBA welcomes the Class of 2021 into the ranks of a long established and proud Association. Connecting, Supporting, Sharing, Remembering Details: DATE: Thursday 14th of October 2021 TIME: 18:00 (Please arrive 45 mins early to allow for screening and registration) VENUE: Alan Paton Hall, parking on the terraces, security is provided PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS –...Read More

Through these troubled times of COVID and recent mass rioting I am heartened to hear so many positive stories of what College Old Boys are doing and how they are helping each other. A wonderful initiative is being led by OC Rod Burentt to restore Skonk’s Valliant that was impacted in the riots. Let’s not...Read More

Welcome message from MCOBA President, Mr Grant Little Reunion is a highlight and a memorable occasion for all involved, whether it is as a boy running on to Goldstones and playing your heart out for those spectators in stripy blazers; whether it is a young lad looking at awe at these huge men in the Red...Read More

The time has come… The time has come,’ the Walrus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax — Of cabbages — and kings — So too has the time come for me to write my final newsletter as President of the MCOBA. The AGM is upon us, and...Read More

Getting to know Andrew “Tubby” Clayton – Class of 1991 In 1986, at Merchiston, I secured the nickname Tubby. I was not the sleek athlete back then that I am now! After matriculating in 1991 I studied my undergraduate marketing degree in Durban to then do an about turn and study for another 4 years...Read More

Old Boys’ Events Highlights Dear Old Collegians I thought I would be writing about the cracking start we have had to our winter sports that had started to unfold, but very sadly this has come to a grinding halt. The impacts this is having on our scholars is likely to be more profound than we...Read More

Support and Share I thought I would be writing about the cracking start we have had to our winter sports that had started to unfold but very sadly this has come to a grinding halt. The impacts this is having on our scholars is likely to be more profound than we will ever realise. The...Read More