The 2025 Chronicle

MACKENZIE Back Row: Wandile Madida, Nathan Marshall, Trezeguet Hawkins, Slade Bartel, Joshua Ngcobo, Luke Sidebottom, Finley MacGregor, Nathan Forte, Mark Kuhn, Wonga Mlonzi, Thomas Pakendorf, Masupha Seeiso, Jinhua Li Fourth Row: Ruan Pretorius, Stefano Benassi, Nicholas Purdy, Tane Greene, Liam O'Dwyer, Mnotho Mbuyazi, Luke Viljoen, Shail Rajkumar, Benjamin Franz, Preston Greene, Mojalefa Lekoana, Dillon Lahaye Middle Row: Cameron Timcke, Luphumlo Sonjica, Phatsimo Molifi, Ariyaan Prithipal, Eneko Mwakio, Kayur Jagadasan, Matthew Lahaye, Siphesihle Mathebula, Noah Holl, Kganya Mondlane, Jayden Barry, Benjamin Viljoen, Samuel Lawton (Duma), Kwetsimani Machimana, Jordan Matthee Second Row: Hayden Ravenscroft, Calvin Purdy, Minenhle Shinga, Max Franz, Keegan Bezuidenhout, Jordan Murray, Zimile Mhlongo, Matt Swan, Sisanda Ncamani, Kuhle Tshabalala, Cosmo Friedman, Ryan Turner, Cameron Cahill, Nathan Ndolo, Uyanda Magudulela, Nishay Sudhoowa Front Row (seated): Mrs Rebotile Ngwenya, Mr Bubele Monakali, Phiko Madlanga, Mr Jason Syce, Danniel Nel, Mrs Tanith von Mayer, Lerotholi Seeiso (Prince), MR Ed Jeffrey, Rhys Barry, Ms Marcel Cornelius, Louis Ayo, Mr Clinton Sliedrecht, Musumbandila Tshivhase, Miss Aimee Nell, Tristan Atkinson, Mr Lydon-Lee Gruijters, Mrs Fikile Msimang

ing together as a community. These moments, big and small, have strengthened the fabric of Mackenzie in ways that will be remembered long after the year has passed. It has been a year defined by unity and growth, and a commitment to ensuring that every boy feels part of something far bigger than himself. The E Block arrived at Michaelhouse with wide eyes, open hearts and a natural uncertainty about what lay ahead. What stood out immediately was their willingness not just to adjust to boarding life, but to embrace it – routines, responsibili ties, friendships and all. The way they supported one another through homesickness, the excitement of first fixtures, and the pressure of new academic expectations revealed a group of boys determined to grow together. Their quick bond made them a tight, supportive and remarkably cohesive group, turning ear ly challenges into shared victories. Already, the Block boasts impressive talent: Keegan Bezuidenhout’s selection for KZN in discus and javelin showed uncommon discipline for his age, while Zimile Mhlongo and Matt Swan made the House proud in KZN U14B water polo, proving that the next generation of Mackenzie sportsmen is already making its mark. This group entered the House as individuals but now stand as a small but powerful brotherhood ready for the years ahead.

The D Block stepped confidently into their second year with the quiet maturity of boys who remembered what it felt like to be new, and who wanted to ensure that the E Block never felt alone. Their kind and responsible presence has been one of the defining features of the House atmosphere this year. They balanced fun with maturity, providing the perfect example of how to act with respect, humility and kindness. Academically, culturally and athletically, they built on last year’s foundations with remarkable achievements. Kayur Jagadasan rose aca demically from fifth to third in the grade between terms one and three, while also contributing to the choir that earned sec ond place nationally for composition. Nishay Sudhoowa, a mod el of consistency, represented KZN Inland in both hockey and cricket while also placing seventh in the grade in term three, proving his discipline across all spheres. Jordan Matthee’s con tribution to the Jazz Band that won the Stellies National Ensem ble Competition highlighted the depth of cultural excellence in the group, while Calvin Purdy continued his strong academic performances with top-ten finishes, placing eighth in term one and seventh in term two. Hayden Ravenscroft excelled in both field and indoor hockey by being selected for both the U16B In land hockey and U16A indoor hockey sides, showing versatility and determination. The D Block have grown into dependable

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