OJA News

We look forward to welcoming our Old Johannians back to St John's College for this year's Gaudy Day on Saturday, 13 July 2024, as we enjoy the usual programme of festivities and celebrate our shared love of St John's.

St John’s Sixth Form alum Zacharias Onyejiaka (Sixth Form 2023) was recognised as the Top A Level Student in South Africa in the 2023 Cambridge International Academic Awards.

St John’s College has suffered a grave loss of a revered Johannian with the death of Hugh Henry Huggett, an education activist and throughout his life, a man who followed the principle of Ubuntu in his varied and memorable career and in all that he had done.

Broadcast journalist and Old Johannian Aubrey Masango (Clayton 1990), well known for his insightful social and political commentary, joined Amphitheatre to address our students on the importance of voting and its critical role in shaping the nation's future.

St John's College is saddened to learn of the passing of David Matthews (Nash 1954). Southern Africa has lost a great pioneer in post-apartheid education.

There is no doubt that Easter Term 2024 has been very busy. It has been filled with ups and downs, successes and some sadnesses.

This latest edition of the Advancement Newsletter focuses on the first-ever St John’s College Giving Day, held over 36 hours from 9 to 10 November 2023. The results were truly remarkable, showing what can be achieved when a community of passionate supporters comes together with a united vision.

St John’s College welcomed Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (Nash 2006) as the special guest speaker at the 6th Hugh Lewin Human Rights Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 26 March.

As St John's College marks its 125th milestone, the Old Johannian Association (OJA) emerges as a crucial force in preserving the institution's legacy and sustainability. The OJA, integral to the broader St John's community, understands the necessity of a robust Old Johannian (OJ) network in upholding the values and ethos beyond the school walls.

As the St John’s community recognises and celebrates the significant milestone of its 125th birthday, it is an opportune time to appreciate the importance of the Old Johannian Association and its worldwide network of Old Johannians in the legacy and sustainability of St John’s. 2023 sees the Old Johannian Association celebrate its own significant milestone of having been in existence for 120 years, to complement that of St John’s.

St John's College and the Old Johannian Association are pleased to announce the 2023 Golden Eagle Award winners: Dr Gus Mills and The Thompson Family.

Join Karabo Radebe (Hodgson 2005) in conversation with Marc Jury as he delves into the world of the Chief Executive at SuperSport, an influential figure on the South African sporting scene. The talk will be followed by a networking breakfast with your fellow Old Johannians. When: Tuesday 2 August 2022 at 07h00 for...