FLIPPING BOOK CHRONICLE 2024

MACKENZIE

MACKENZIE Row 5: Jinhua Li, Danniel Nel, Lerotholi Seeiso, Joshua Ngcobo, Jason Joiner, Finley MacGregor, Nathan Forte, Luke Sidebottom, Conner Klein, Kevin Khombisa, Rhys Barry, Wonga Mlonzi, Trezeguet Hawkins Row 4: Louis Ayo, Nicholas Purdy, Liam O'Dwyer, Musumbandila Tshivhase, Boitumelo Sefotlhelo, Luke Viljoen, Masupha Seeiso, Mnotho Mbuyazi, Tristan Atkinson, Thomas Pakendorf, Zaran Patel, Wandile Madida, Shail Rajkumar, Mark Kuhn, Saziwe Mbiko Row 3: Calvin Purdy, Phiko Madlanga, Benjamin Viljoen, Kayur Jagadasan, César Burgos Valdes, Preston Greene, Mojalefa Lekoana, Luthando Jonas, Tane Greene, Stefano Benassi, Dillon Lahaye, Nathan Marshall, Benjamin Franz, Hayden Ravenscroft Row 2: Eneko Mwakio, Jordan Matthee, Nishay Sudhoowa, Luphumlo Sonjica, Noah Holl, Siphesihle Mathebula, Ruan Pretorius, Matthew Lahaye, Kganya Mondlane, Ariyaan Prithipal, Jayden Barry, Uyanda Magudulela, Kwetsimani Machimana, Cameron Timcke Row 1: Ross Borley, Ryan Pienaar, Enrique Mwakio, Cival Rugbar, Carlyle Hawkins, Elijah Kangueehi, Damian Watson, Seth Segal

Written by Cival Rugbar

our journey from 10th place in the annually awarded Todd Cup in 2023 to an outstanding fourth place this year. Being more competitive has brought a sense of unity which has been evident in both sports and cultural pursuits, where we had several boys placing highly with their various instrument performances. This went a long way towards our outstanding second place in the annual cultural week, which was a remarkable improvement on ninth last year. When I was elected to my role as Head of House, I knew that minor changes needed to be made. These changes served as the foundation for our transformation into a House that is “determined to win”. Our new boys developed well together this year and displayed excellence in several areas, really buying into our new-found sense of purpose. Nathan Marshall excelled in the U14A hockey side, and earned provincial colours. He also achieved an outstanding third place overall in his age group at interhouse athletics. Kwetsimani Machimana led the defensive line of the U14A football side, and shone on the basketball court with the U14A. Jayden Barry served as 191

Housemaster: Mr Edward Jeffrey Assistant Housemaster: Ms Marcel Cornelius House Tutors: Mr Clint Sliedrecht, Mr Jason Syce, Mr Joshua Turnbull E Block Tutor: Mrs Tanith von Mayer Interns: Mr Anele Cebo, Mr Isaac Jarvis Head of House: Cival Rugbar House Prefects: Ross Borley, Elijah Kangueehi, Enrique Mwakio, Ryan Pienaar, Damian Watson uceo Non Uro – I Shine, Not Burn. Mackenzie has been and always will be “the House to be in”. Mackenzie has developed immensely over the past year. The men of Mackenzie have displayed significant hard work and dedication towards building a culture that encompasses the essence of brotherhood. The unique commitment of the seniors is a testament to the attitude of participating to win, rather than participating to fill numbers. This is reflected in L