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December 2024 Newsletter

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!

Samkelo Mchunu – 2024 Gap Year

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...

From Maritzburg College to the British Army: The Journey of Lt Wyatt James Michaux (OC 2018)

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...

Talent, Grit & Character

Back in our college days, Craig Joubert, a member of the Class of 1995, was already making waves as one of rugby’s finest referees worldwide. Our connection traces back to...

Skonk The Legend

Maritzburg College’s first 15 rugby coach, Skonk Nicholson, left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of knowing him. While I may not...

Interview with our Director of Rugby: The 2024 Rugby Season Ahead

Earlier this week Mr. Bruce Lesur, Captain of the 1989 XV Rugby Team, Liaison to the Old Boys’ Rugby Committee, Past President, and longstanding member of the Maritzburg College Old...

Revisiting the Glory Days with Mr. Keith Olivier, Maritzburg College Headmaster 1978-1985

Almost every successful organisation can trace its success usually to the influence of at most a handful of people who truly made an impact on it, and this is true...
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Personal Tributes

Tribute to Slash – written by Rob Harley (Class of 1966)

Dear SlashFull marks to Jan for thinking of a novel and worthwhile way to celebrate your birthday. I feel as if I’m also receiving a gift being asked to write...
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