High School Prize-giving
Our annual High School Prize-giving, held on 15 October, was a grand occasion, celebrating service, sport, academics and character. Service delivered in the Hostel was awarded to Awonke Vabaza and Alulutho Goya, while Service to the School went to Lehakwe Pheko and Gcobisa Zengetwa. Phetang Nakin was recognised for Good Fellowship, Tiba Sifo for Sportsmanship and Nokubonga Doncabe took the title of High School Public Speaker of the Year. In athletics, Clinea Strydom was Most Promising Athlete and Talia Aarons was honoured as Athlete of the Year. In rugby, Lehakwe Pheko took Best Backline Player, Wyatt Jacquire took Best Forward and Kamvelihle Dube was Most Improved. Keratilwe Kortjaas was Rugby Player of the Year and Ziqhamo Silevu was 7’s Rugby Player of the Year. In netball, Asisipho Mtolo was Most Improved, Nkazimlo Mafunda was Best Defender, Alungile Nohiya was Best Attacker and Inako Ngceyana was Best Centre, with Mateke Matsoele taking Player of the Year. In girls’ hockey, Kiara Laing and Talia Aarons shared Best Striker, Zamasukude Vellem was Best Defender and Tania Mandiwanzira was Hockey Player of the Year. In boys’ hockey, Kandro Phillips was Best Striker, Phethang Nakin was Best Defender and Ziqhamo Silevu was Hockey Player of the Year. In soccer, Zamasukude Vellem was Most Improved in the girls’ section, with Talia Aarons taking Player of the Year, while in the boys’ section Oratile Ramabitle was Most Improved and Luyanda Ntoyanto took Player of the Year. In chess, Lizalise Skemane was Player of the Year and Muhammed Surti was Most Promising Player. The special honours went to Mihle Sijeko for Best Sporting Achievement in the High School, Lukhanyiso Mazwi for Highest Academic Achiever in Matric and Areahe Kwili was awarded Dux for 2025.
The evening concluded with the highly anticipated announcement of our new prefects. Alulutho Goya was appointed Head Girl, with Atang Erasmus and Tania Mandiwanzira as Deputy Head Girls, and Junior Mncadi was appointed Head Boy, with Mkhululi Msebenzi as Deputy Head Boy. They are joined by Eli Botha, Liyathandwa Bungane, Tlholohelo Hlalele, Angel Hlathuka, Avuyile Magadla, Takudzwa Magebede, Mbasa Mambi, Sihle Manci, Mathabo Mapheelle, Likho Masakane, Keabetswe Matlali, Thabisa Mdebuka, Ovayo Mpengesi, Alungile Nohiya, Nithetha Notununu, Oratiloe Ramabitle, Abulele Sontangane, Katleho Stuta, Denae van Wyhe, Zamasukude Vellem and Onalo Zimase.
Our new Hostel Prefects were also announced. Alulutho Goya was appointed Hostel Head Girl and Likho Masakane was appointed Hostel Head Boy, joined by Liyathandwa Bungane, Katleho Stuta, Mbasa Mambi, Alungile Nohiya, Abogile Mdepha, Takudzwa Magebede, Ovayo Mpengesi and Lungile Mdepha. Congratulations to all our prize-winners and to our new prefects.
Cricket
Mini Cricket was in fine form. Against BVC on 15 October, our U6’s lost 16-18, our U7’s won 46 for 2 (ave 23) to 40 for 4 (ave 10), and our U8’s won 67 for 1 (ave 33.5) to 23 for 6 (ave 4) by 29.5 runs. Our U9’s, in hard ball, finished on 24 for 1 to BVC’s 15 for 6. At the SPC KFC Mini Cricket Festival on 17 October, our U7’s beat both SPC and KPS and our U8’s also won both their games.
Primary School Showcase at Cowan House
We are proud of Sibabalo Zongola and Inothando Gebe, who represented KEHS at the Primary School Showcase at Cowan House on 17 October. Their participation was a wonderful opportunity to display their talents and represent our school with pride.

22KEHS A: Ntsoaki Sibiya-Kortjass presents the Round Table Senior Award for Good Fellowship to Phetang Nakin.
22 KEHS B: Sibabalo Zongola & Inothando Gebe represented KEHS at the Primary School Showcase at Cowan House.
22 KEHS C: The 2026 Head Boy and Head Girl hand over the mace of authority to the 2027 Head Boy and Head Girl.

SA Christian Schools’ Championships
On 25 and 26 September, our learners participated in the SA Christian Schools’ Championships, delivering an outstanding performance and achieving an impressive total of 58 medals. The medal tally included 19 gold, 19 silver and 20 bronze medals.
We are also delighted to announce that Liphathwe Thafeni qualified for SACSSA in the Girls’ U10 High Jump, while Ovayo Diko qualified in both the Girls’ U13 100m and 200m and Mihle Sijeku qualified in the Boys’ U16 Hammer Throw. Congratulations to all our athletes! We are incredibly proud of you.
Matric Tea
On 9 October, our matric learners gathered for a special Matric Tea ceremony, marking an important milestone in their final year of school. During this meaningful occasion, the learners recited their pledges, reflecting on their journey thus far and the responsibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. It was a time to celebrate their achievements, encourage one another and look forward to the next chapter of their lives. As they prepare for their final examinations, we keep our matrics in our prayers and pray that God will grant them wisdom, strength, peace and perseverance as they approach this important season. May they remain focused, work diligently and trust in Him throughout their examinations.
Christian Camp
From 9 to 11 October, 41 of our learners had the opportunity to participate in an exciting Christian Camp – a valuable time dedicated to faith, spiritual growth and fellowship. The camp provided an opportunity for learners to deepen their faith and strengthen their walk with God. Throughout the camp, the learners were reminded of how much God loves them and of His presence in their lives. We are grateful to our sponsors and staff for creating opportunities that allow our learners to grow together in faith and build a stronger relationship with God.
Focused Chess Festival
On Saturday, six of our learners proudly represented our school at the annual Focused High School Chess Tournament. They competed against 26 learners from four different schools.
Our learners achieved impressive results, making our school community proud.
A special congratulations goes to Lizalise Skemane, who secured second place, Muhammad Surti who finished in third place and Likho Masakane, who achieved a fifth place. Well done to all six participants for representing our school so well.

1. Liphathwe Thafeni qualified for SACSSA in the Girls’ U10 High Jump.
2. Mihle Sijeku qualified for SACSSA in the Boys’ U16 Hammer Throw.
3. Lizalise Skemane secured 2nd place at the Focused School Chess Festival.
4. Muhammed Surti secured 3rd place at the Focused School Chess Festival.
5. Making Stokbrood at the Christian Camp.
6. Big Smiles and Slippery Slides at Christian Camp!