News

On 21 March 2026, ahead of Human Rights Day, St John's College was honoured to welcome Leanne Manas as the guest speaker at the 8th Hugh Lewin Human Rights Memorial Lecture.

Burger Field came alive as families and friends of St John's College gathered for the inaugural St John's College Parents' Association Family MusicFest, brought to you by Standard Bank Private.

Connor Esterhuizen (Clayton 2019) has become the ninth Old Johannian to represent South Africa in cricket, making his debut in the T20 International series currently underway in New Zealand.

We are saddened to pay tribute to Old Johannian Ian von Memerty (Sixth Form | Clarke 1982), one of South Africa's most celebrated performers, who spent two years with us in the Sixth Form in 1981 and 1982. A gifted actor, singer and pianist, Ian went on to build an extraordinary career spanning four decades. We remember him here, in the words of those who knew him at St John's.

Welcome to the February 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.

Michael Mount Waldorf School beat the defending champions, SAHETI School has claimed the U15 title, and Maritzburg College has written its name into history as the first-ever winners of the newly introduced U19B section at the 2026 St John's College Basketball Tournament.

Remembering Ross Chembe Tomlinson
2 February 2006 – 16 February 2026

Special moments for two Old Johannians on Sunday, 15 February 2026 at the NTT Pro Am Sunshine Tour HotelPlanner event at Fancourt on the Montagu Golf Course. Old Johannians, Brett Tucker (Clayton 1997), who had the privilege of caddying for Jaco Ahlers, and professional golfer, Justin Walters (Nash 1998)

St John's College is proud to host the 2026 St John's College Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank, in association with Busamed, from 19 to 22 February. Recognised as the biggest boys' school basketball tournament in Southern Africa, this four-day event will showcase top talent from across the region.

The St John's College Parents' Association proudly presents the inaugural MusicFest, brought to you by Standard Bank, on Saturday, 7 March from 14h00 to 21h30, bringing together families, friends, alumni and the wider public for an exceptional line-up of South African artists, all in support of the St John's College Centenary Scholarship Programme.

Our College staff and students gathered in the Rene England Auditorium on Friday, 30 January 2026, to recognise the achievements of Remove to Lower IV Students of the Year 2025 at the Academic Prize-Giving ceremony.

The St John’s College Academy programme is underway, and it was wonderful to welcome our new families to the induction service in the Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, 28 January 2026.