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1 minuteDoc Caldwell publishes another book
Hot off the press! Congratulations to Robert-Ian (Doc) Caldwell (Mullins 1962) on the publication of his book, “More notes to a favourite aunt from a very small island“. The book is a sequel to “Notes from a very small island during the time of a lockdown“.
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1 minuteAgri EC | Eastern Cape Farmer of the Year 2026
Congratulations to Greg King (Mullins 2012) on winning the Toyota Agri Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year award! And congratulations to Chase Minnaar (Armstrong 2005) for making it to the finals!
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1 minuteOA and DSG Old Girl representing South Africa on the world stage
Graham Blackbeard (Graham 1974) recently shared this wonderful photo of himself with Nathan Sanan (Mullins 2004) and his daughter, Joanna Pieters (née Blackbeard, Crewe 2004), taken at the World Cup Masters Hockey in Rotterdam. Nathan and Joanna have been friends since their College and DSG days, and it is wonderful to see them now representing…
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2 minutesGauteng OA Golf Day a great success
The Gauteng OA Branch hosted a Golf Day on Friday, 24 July 2026 at the prestigious Royal Johannesburg East Golf Club, bringing together Old Andreans, parents, sponsors and friends for a day of friendly competition and support for College. A total of 26 fourballs took to the course before gathering for the evening festivities. Guests…
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1 minuteScott and Julian through to the A Final at the World Under-23 Rowing Championships!
The Old Andrean community could not be prouder of Scott Moorcroft and Julian Walsh, who are representing South Africa this weekend at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany. Behind every race at this level lies years of relentless training, sacrifice, discipline and determination, often far more than most people ever see. To earn…
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1 minuteA Passion Runs Through It: Celebrating the 1974 Under 16A XV
John Kingsley-Jones (Graham 1974) found this pic in a book about College rugby – A Passion Runs Through It – written by Christopher Maxwell (Armstrong 2006), the son of Keith Maxwell (Graham 1971) who was in Littlewoods and Graham House with John. This Under 16A side was unbeaten. In 11 matches they scored 348 points…
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2 minutesOA Branch Albany Coastal | Seafood, fellowship and a new chapter
The annual Albany Coastal Branch Seafood Lunch once again proved to be one of the highlights of the calendar, with a record 170 Old Andreans, Old DSG Girls, Parents, families and friends gathering on Sunday, 12 July 2026 for a wonderful day of fellowship and outstanding hospitality. A special moment during the lunch was the…
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1 minuteJourney to 175 | New Indoor Cricket Centre
With construction now complete, the first test balls were bowled this week in our new Indoor Cricket Centre as the facility and playing surface underwent final testing and commissioning. This exceptional new facility is one of the first major projects to be realised as part of College’s Campus Masterplan and the 175 Campaign, laying the…
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1 minuteOA Branch Netherlands gather to watch the Springboks
Four OAs gathered to watch the Springboks vs Scotland rugby match on Saturday 11 July at the Three Sisters Pub in Amsterdam. Enjoying the evening together were: Chris Bailey (Espin 2012), Mike Rushmere (Upper 2011; Chairman of OA Branch Netherlands), Mpanju Kabushenga (Upper 2020) and David van den Bos (Espin 2001). Thank you, Mike, for…
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1 minuteOA Branch Australia | Gathering in Brisbane
The final gathering of the 2026 1st XV Rugby Tour to Australia was held in Brisbane on 9 July 2026, where 35 Old Andreans, DSG Old Girls, touring parents and friends came together for an enjoyable evening at The One Mile Woolloongabba restaurant. Headmaster Tom Hamilton and Master in Charge of Rugby Jonny Mallett, hosted…
