2025 Sport and Cultural Award Ceremony

The boys of College, parents, special guests and staff gathered in the Alan Paton Memorial Hall for the 2025 Sport and Cultural Award Ceremony to celebrate the exceptional sporting and cultural achievements of some of our learners. With arguably one of the largest and most diverse co-curricular programmes in the country, Maritzburg College provides boys with every opportunity to develop, grow and even excel in their chosen area, and our boys have certainly achieved that.

n his address, College’s Headmaster, Mr Alan Redfern celebrated the achievements of the prize winners while emphasising the deeper values behind success—effort, commitment, and participation. He highlighted the school’s holistic approach to education, balancing academics with sport, culture, and character development. He emphasised the valuable life lesson learned through sport and cultural activities; resilience, teamwork, creativity, and integrity—qualities essential for life beyond school. In closing, Mr Redfern acknowledged the collective support of coaches, staff, and parents, and reminded the boys that true success lies in personal growth, values, and contributing to a legacy greater than oneself.

Read the full address from Mr Redfern HERE

Guest speaker at the event, Mr Sandi Dlangalala, a proud OC from 2009, delivered a heartfelt and inspiring speech reflecting on his journey from a small-town boy in Ladysmith to a successful theatre actor. He expressed deep gratitude for being invited to speak, especially by Mr Ron Barbour, his former drama teacher who played a pivotal role in encouraging his passion for performance. He reminisced about his time at College, highlighting his involvement in both cultural and sporting activities — from choir and drama to athletics and rugby, even captaining the spirited 5th team, the Bushpigs. He emphasized how College instilled in him the school’s core values; honesty, integrity, courage, self-discipline, commitment, and respect, which continue to guide his life and career.

Mr Dlangalala shared personal challenges from his early career, including years of limited work, financial struggles, and moments of doubt. Despite contemplating giving up, he was driven by an inner force to persevere. A turning point came when he landed a significant role in Peter Pan, reigniting his passion and commitment to his dream. He encouraged the boys to embrace the ethos — that “what you put in is what you get out” — and to never be ashamed of applying themselves passionately. He reminded them that greatness is born from perseverance and that obstacles are part of the journey. His parting message to all the boys, and especially the 6th formers, was to carry their tenacity into the future and strive to become future leaders and changemakers — men of honour, compassion, and strength.

Read the full address by Mr Dlangalala HERE

As Mr Ryan Kyle (Deputy Headmaster) announced the awards, Mr Dlangalala presented the trophies to the recipients assisted by Cyril Cherayi, Deputy Head Prefect.

 

PRIZE WINNERS 2025

 INTER-HOUSE TROPHIES

Bongani Khumalo Cup for Basketball                                                                               Nicholson
Freakes Shield for House Cricket                                                                                         Snow
Brian Edwards Cup for Hockey                                                                                          Snow
Critch Cup for Junior Rugby                                                                                                 Lamond
Lamond Cup for Senior Rugby                                                                                              Barns
Lindup Cup for House Rugby                                                                                                Calder
6th Form Cup for Shooting                                                                                                     Pape
Bob Lambert Cup for Squash                                                                                                Barns
Peel Cup for Tennis                                                                                                                Commons
College Cup for Inter-House Culture                                                                                    Calder

 

INDIVIDUAL CULTURAL TROPHIES

Robertson Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Audio-Visual Society                                                       VJ Kasambala
Mary-Ann Hartley Trophy for Most Outstanding Vocal Soloist                                                                     I Zwane
Douglas Comrie Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the Choir                                            I Luthuli
McGibbon Trophy for Best Stage Actor                                                                                                        LQB Ngubane
Roger Heslop Memorial Trophy for Overall Contribution to Drama                                                        L Dlamini
Director’s Award                                                                                                                                               C Zondi
Usher Cup for Outstanding Work in Creative Movement                                                                             I Dlamini
Cameron MacKenzie Trophy for Most Promising Musician                                                                       NE Vengai
Conor Michael Larkin Memorial Plate for Most Improved Musician                                                            J Knock
Christopher Duigan Trophy for Excellence in Music Performance                                                                 CTB Gould
Music Revival Trophy for Contribution to Music                                                                                              EM Mitewu
Lood Muller Trophy for Contribution to the Afrikaans Society                                                                       IM Lindeque
Graham Holder Trophy for Best Debater                                                                                                           A Mhlanzi
Calder Trophy for Public Speaking                                                                                                                      ET Hamadziripi
Dustin Stevens Trophy for Best Public Speaker                                                                                                  VJ Kasambala
Maritzburg College Speakers’ Circle Trophy for Most Improved Speaker                                                     RDM Anderson
Armstrong Trophy for Best Prepared Speech                                                                                                     VJ Kasambala
Rotary Club of Pietermaritzburg Azalea Book Award for qualities pertinent to Rotary Four Way Test     P Mncwabe
Graham Holder Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the Media Centre                                                 A Akoonjee

 

 

INDIVIDUAL SPORT TROPHIES

Hayden St John Ward Memorial Trophy for Top Achiever in Non-Official School Sport       DJ Cruickshank/ PA Louwrens
Tregarthen Memorial Cup for U14 Athletics Champion                                                                            RH Potgieter
John Geekie Cup for U15 Athletics Champion                                                                                             L Bezuidenhout
JH Snow Cup for U16 Athletics Champion                                                                                                  S Ismail
H Johnson Cup for U17 Athletics Champion                                                                                               TJ Boshoff
DJ Berry-Jennings Cup for U18 Athletics Champion, College Shield & Victor Ludorum                    UO Gamede
Greenhalgh Cup for Most Valuable Basketball Player                                                                              NB Ngcobo
Arnold Moseya Trophy for Best Defensive Basketball Player                                                                  T Lekhobo
Oscar Servant Trophy for  Most Improved Basketball Player in the 1st Team                                      MA Zakwe
Ron Jury Trophy for Best All-Round Basketball Player                                                                               NA Ngobese
‘Slow’ Ngcobo Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Basketball                                     O Ntombela
Lance Dobeyn Trophy for Junior Champion Canoeist                                                                              J Worthmann
Maritzburg College Trophy for Most Promising Canoeist                                                                       NA Curry
Oscar Servant Trophy for Highest Placed Junior in the Dusi Canoe Marathon                                   KH Vogt
Lance Dobeyn Trophy for Senior Champion Canoeist                                                                              KH Vogt
Maritzburg College Trophy for Chess Player of the Year                                                                         R Motshoane
Natal Witness/Maritzburg Old Boys’ Cricket Club Trophy for Most Improved Player in 1st Cricket XI  NRK Pembridge
Oscar Servant Trophy for Best All-Round Cricketer in the 1st XI                                                           S Dzanibe
Leon Haarhoff Memorial Trophy for Most Promising Junior Cross-country Athlete                        JA Wilson
Darrol Day Cup for Junior Cross-country Winner                                                                                  JA Wilson
Stalker Cup for Senior Cross-country Winner                                                                                          CTB Gould
Ryan Clive-Smith Trophy for Highest Placed Senior in the Midlands Cross-country League          L Makhoba
Hattons Cycles Trophy for Most Promising Junior Cyclist                                                                    DS Rencken
Maritzburg College Trophy for Champion Cyclist                                                                                   K Searle
Oscar Servant Trophy for Most Improved Golfer                                                                                    LC Govender
Johnstone Trophy for Strokeplay Champion in Golf                                                                               CJ Nelson
Beck Cup for Matchplay Champion in Golf                                                                                               FC Pillay
Shrives Trophy for Most Committed Player in the 1st Hockey XI                                                          DC Jackson
Oscar Servant Trophy for Fellowship in Hockey                                                                                      EUA Dlamini
Dieter Schlosser Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Player in the 1st Hockey XI                           GA Askew
Carr Trophy for Player of the Year in the 1st Hockey XI                                                                          S Sithembu
Ian Rogers Trophy for Most Competent Rugby Referee                                                                         AD van Wyk
Craig Joubert Trophy for Most Improved Rugby Referee                                                                      PEG Elliot
Skonk Nicholson Pin for Most Improved Player in the 1st Rugby XV                                                    CJ Scheepers
Skonk Nicholson Trophy for Most Committed Player in the 1st Rugby XV                                          TJ Boshoff
Olivier Trophy for Player of the Year in the 1st Rugby XV                                                                      MS Vyambwera
Oscar Servant Trophy for Most Promising Shottist                                                                                 TJM Marwick
Frank Lambert Cup for Best Overall Shottist                                                                                            N Naidoo
Shaun Olley Cup for Most Consistent Shottist                                                                                           M Naidoo
MacLean Trophy for Best Shottist in the Standing Position                                                                   N Naidoo
Luyanda Ntshangase Memorial Shield for Most Improved Player in the 1st Soccer XI                      B Parak
Oscar Servant Trophy for Most Committed Player in the 1st Soccer XI                                                CJ Sukraj
Reece Tifflin Trophy for 1st Soccer XI Player of the Year                                                                         MS Qasha
Aidan Nugent Trophy for U14 Squash Champion                                                                                     B Abraham
Dan Smith Trophy for U16 Squash Champion                                                                                           BLA Mahaye
Smythe Trophy for Most Improved Squash Player                                                                                   B Abraham
Oscar Servant Trophy for Senior Squash Champion                                                                                T Nana
Tut Marwick Trophy for U14 Swimming Champion                                                                                CR Bloxham
Warren Shuttleworth Memorial Trophy for U15 Swimming Champion                                           E Hanekom & JR Moore
Jimmy Anderson Memorial Shield for U16 Swimming Champion                                                         JR Mumford
Dudley Forde Trophy for U17 Swimming Champion                                                                                CB Potgieter
Bill Hendry Trophy for Open Swimming Champion                                                                                PR Lamb
Maritzburg College Trophy for Junior Table Tennis Champion                                                             S Moodley
Maritzburg College Trophy for Senior Table Tennis Champion                                                             TS Royappen
Oscar Servant Trophy for Most Committed Tennis Player in the 1st Team                                           SJ Deane & AC Tilbury
Lucinda Lang Trophy for Junior Singles Tennis Champion                                                                    JA Greaves
Grant Morrison Trophy for Most Improved Tennis Player                                                                     MR Borchers
Derek Howard Trophy for Senior Singles Tennis Champion                                                                      KAN Dube
Maritzburg College Trophy for Most Valuable Volleyball Player                                                           D Naidoo
Roy Foster Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Water Polo Player in Form Five                            HD Goddard
Matt Kemp Trophy for Most Improved Water Polo Goalkeeper                                                            JM van der Merwe
Sean Burgoyne Fellowship Trophy for Water Polo                                                                                  NP Koller
Oscar Servant Trophy for Most Committed Water Polo Player                                                             MR Lock
Justin Joubert Trophy for the Most Valuable Water Polo Player                                                           KH Vogt

 

SPECIAL 

Kean Hemingway Memorial Trophy for Emerging Leadership and Peer Fellowship          T Addison 

Wayne Lofthouse Memorial Prize for Courage and Tenacity in Sport                                         SG Pedlar 

Headmaster’s Award for Highlight of the Year                                                                                    KH Vogt 

Headmaster’s Award for Best All-Round                                                                                                S Dzanibe 

Olivier Trophy for Sport and Culture                                                                                                       C Zondi

Graham Holder Trophy for Best Overall Contribution to Culture at College                           C Zondi

Headmaster’s Award for Sportsman of the Year                                                                                 KH Vogt