Benedict

2021 was a year that saw many interruptions on the academic and extra-curricular front due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The year flew past, but the Benedict boys were once again encouraged to participate and compete in the opportunities that were offered. The boys showed some serious energy and were heavily involved in different spheres of college life.

Benedict House welcomed some new staff in 2021 and they were influential in developing the young men of this house. Mrs Leigh Black, Dr Sarah Rogans and Mr Andrew Lowings were welcomed by the boys. I would like to thank the tutors for their ongoing support and care that they provide our boys on a continual basis. On reflection, we can be grateful to have worked with such amazing boys who have developed themselves and grown into respectable young gentlemen. The Class of 2021 did their utmost to leave Benedict house in the best space possible. Gomolemo Ratsheko lead the house with distinction, and he was humbly supported by Mohamed Zidan Cassim, Neal Geldenhuys and Warona Musenwa.

The 2021 Grade 12 boys of Benedict provided some difficult times for both Mr Page and me throughout their time in the College. Their challenging and questioning nature was sometimes misinterpreted as disrespectful behaviour. In reality, the Grade 12’s were navigating their school life, questioning the situations in order to properly understand and grow from their experiences in the College. I can confidently say that the class of 2021 kept us on our toes. I would like to wish them well as they go out into the real world and develop themselves into top Marist men.

I look forward to working with the 2022 Leadership group and I am sure these boys would have taken note of how much work needs to be put into running a positive environment within the House system. I wish Luca Ferreira (Head of House 2022) and his fellow leaders everything of the best for the year ahead. I am confident they will do an amazing job. We have an incredible group of leaders, and they are: Luca Ferreira, Keegan Lambe, Jabulani Lebewane, Ross Mitchell and Adam Nicholas.

I would like to thank Mr Page for his ongoing support and commitment to developing the House and ensuring the boys are well-rounded Marist men. We wish the boys and staff everything of the best in Daswa House as we move into a new era in the College. Inter-House events have already become competitive, and the ‘niggle’ is clear to see. I would like to thank our fantastic Tutors who work so commendably with the boys and provide emotional and academic support. The boys are indebted to their tutors and their continued dedication. I wish everyone in Benedict House every success for 2022 and I look forward to working with passionate staff and boys once again.

Mr C Venter

Benedict Head of House

Grade 8B

Back row: Samuel Wessels, Zuri Ojwang-Bangura, Jonah Juma, Tarun Vempati, Vuyolwethu Musa, James Behr, Nicolas Jansen Van Rensburg, Max Cattich, Itaishe Mhungu, Harrison Felix 2nd row: Kgethego Munyai, Zinathi Mthethwa, Daluxolo Mtimkulu-Lillienfeldt, Tristan Rapmund, Kaden Pillay, Daniel Oosthuizen, Joshua Kleinhans, Kevin Nhlapo, David Kalil, Matteo Ferreira, Tristan Lambe Front row: Luca Cabion, Max Croll, Anthony Bakos, Khotso Mabona, Mr JD Toerien, Mrs H le Roux- Osterloh, Sebastiano Loureiro, Mr J Lowings, Ms T Voorendyk, Lemuel Muzarewetu, João Branco, Ben Archer, Joseph Le Roy

Grade 9B

Back row: Luke Veitch, Luke Gander, Stefan De Ruiter, Kuzivakwashe Majuru, Matthew Hutchison, Jensen Welton, Kopano Moepeng, Liam Billingham, Jack Brady, Joshua Jacobs, Jason Wild, Julani Mkhwanazi, Connor Hughes 2nd row: Azile Pooe, Rio Snaith, Benedict Rebello, Jamie Maia, Gareth Oertel, Jared Butler, Ethan Vosse, Bonga Mathe, Camagu! Makubalo, Oliver Curlewis, Thando Khumalo, Kweku Koranteng, Aryan Jagroop Front row: Sibusiso Letsoalo, Mikhaeel Davies, Mohammed Ahmed, Adrian Dobrescu, Mr R Sokana, Dr S Rogans, Diego Ferreira, Miss C Hatfield, Mr S Ngema, Andreas Paschalides, Seth McLoughlin, Shavir Maharaj, Nicholas Du Toit

Grade 10B

Back row: Dalitso Phiri, Andrew Kleinhans, Jack Latilla-Campbell, Yasser Saad, Carl Swanepoel, Kian Smith, Zayd Keshwar, Faizaan Doola, Rutendo Makadzange 2nd row: Gumani Mabilu, Samuel Leal, Tetelo Letsoalo, Joshua Stride, Luke Oosthuizen, Max Nader, Hluma Ngeva, Alessandro Paravano, Sam Wearne, Tlholo Ralitlhare, Luke Bailey Front row: Kabir Bhattacharjee, Michael Buck, Samuel Amoês, Alessandro D’Alessio, Cameron Simmonds, Mrs R Stewart, Mr H Mudzingwa, Mrs L Black, Jett Wingate-Pearse, Sechaba Mokoena, Joseph Hsu, Jabulani Mkhombo, Brandon Archer

Grade 11B

Back row: Justin Krige, Ross Mitchell, Lindokuhle Sithole, Alexander Juds, Anthony Lombaard, Jack Heinzelmann, Adam Nicholas, Joshua West, Luthando Mdletshe, Keagan Loftie-Eaton, Sebastiano Sampson-Perdomo, Simon Henson 2nd row: Fabio Ferreira, Aidan Hope, Jason Lyon, Hiroto Kuwayama, Dominic Di Nicola, Zaid Mahomed, Keegan Lambe, Matt Challis, Luca Ferreira, Shrian Naidoo, Takudzwa Mucheki, Joshua Tew, Noah Richards Front row: Alexander De Ruiter, Keamogetswe Mokgoro, Zaid Seedat, Jabulani Lebewane, Ashley Madhabu, Mr G Bauer, Mrs L Deetlefs, Mr C Gouws, Jayden Freund, Lorenzo Bollini, Nkosinathi Buthelezi, Katlego Mooki, Brett Simpson

Grade 12B

Back row:Mohamed Zidan Cassim, Christopher Chapman, Christopher Wymers, Nicholas Wilmans, Jordan Cloete, Ross Jackson, Luke Custers 2nd row: Pablo Viudez, Tsungai Murahwi, Connor Erwee, Christopher Leisewitz, Luca Nicholas, Luke King, Mbilu Mabilu, Stephen Christie, Murray Williams Front row: Taran Rajcoomar, Dipra Pillay, Owethu Musa, Gomolemo Ratsheko, Thomas Eckoldt, Dr C Erasmus, Mr D Rigney, Mrs S Richard, Warona Musenwa, Yaseen Mayet, Logan Le Roux, Gerard Reddy, Jean-Enrique Loureiro