OJA News

Melvyn Lubega (Head of School 2007) has recently assumed a new role as Head of the Digital Services Unit in the Presidency. In this new position, he leads the coordination and implementation of digital transformation efforts across government to make public services more accessible, efficient, and citizen-focused.

In 2011 I was already retired and my wife, Maria, took voluntary redundancy after a big health scare. So we had time on our hands. What to do? Ride our motorbikes, off-road, around Africa, that’s what!

Since matriculating from St John’s, James Geldenhuys (Fleming 2019), has continued to pursue music passionately and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Composition at the University of Cape Town

When The First Kudu launched in late 2023, it offered something rare in the world of business books: a candid, often humorous, and deeply South African account of building a tech start-up from the ground up.

You are invited to the 117th Annual General Meeting for the Old Johannian Association will be held on the 24th of June commencing at 18h00.

On Saturday, 7 June, St John's College welcomed back generations of Old Johannians for a reimagined Gaudy Day, a celebration rooted in heritage and community spirit, combining the celebration with the Derby Day against St Alban's College.

The Rene England Auditorium was filled with warmth and old friendships on Friday, 6 June, as the Old Johannian Association hosted its annual dinner on the eve of Gaudy Day with special guest speaker Andisa Ntsubane (Nash 1993)

We look forward to welcoming our Old Johannian community back to St John's College for Gaudy Day on Saturday, 7 June, to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate a shared love for St John’s.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan "Jon" Tilley (Thomson 1951), who died peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

Welcome to the March edition of College Classifieds. The College Classifieds is our digital publication that offers the St John's community the opportunity to advertise their wares and services with fellow Johannians.

As an Old Johannian who matriculated from Clayton House in 2001, I take immense pride in the ongoing academic brilliance of St John’s College. Over the years, the College has cemented its reputation as a beacon of excellence, not just among boys' schools but also in comparison to top-performing girls' schools across South Africa.

In Michaelmas Term, we celebrated several milestones that highlight the spirit and success of our students and community. The Matric Class of 2024 completed their final exams on 25 November, with a heartfelt send-off from parents. Newly inducted School and House Prefects, led by Head of School Siza Gule, were recognised for their leadership, with special mention of the Heads of Service for their role in shaping the school culture.