KEHS News - 10 August 2026

Written by King Edward High School. 12 August 2026

Oral History Provincial Competition

KEHS learners delivered outstanding performances at the Oral History Provincial Competition, held in East London from 30 July to 1 August. Abulele Sontangane (Grade 11) secured first place in the Young Historian Oral Presentation and Research Paper category, while Sefika Lekena (Grade 9) won first place in Storytelling. Iviwe Moyo (Grade 10) finished second in the Young Historian Oral Presentation and Research Paper category. Abulele has held the provincial title since Grade 8 and will once again represent the Eastern Cape at the national competition in Pretoria together with Sefika. We celebrate the achievements of our learners.

Riverwood College 7’s Rugby Festival

Our rugby 7’s team competed at the Riverwood College 7’s Rugby Festival on 1 August, enjoying games against quality opposition. Our team defeated Howick B (19–0), Werda (22–0) and Riverwood B (45–0). After an opening loss to Michaelhouse A (17–5), KEHS progressed to the semi-finals, while they had to play back-to-back immediately after their final pool match. Despite the quick turnaround, the team put up a strong performance but lost 21–7 to a strong Howick A side.

KEHS Inter-house Athletics Meeting

Held on 3 and 4 August, our annual Inter-house Athletics Meeting produced an exceptional standard of competition, with 17 new records set across track, field and relay events. Record-breaking performances came from Qiana Haddon-Davies, Molemo Moerane, Cade Marais, Leah da Silva, Ovayo Diko, Clinae Strydom, Zamasukude Vellem, Onalo Zimase, Gqama Dzingwe and Tlhohonolofatso Letseka, while relay teams from Melville and Graham also etched their names into the record books.

Outstanding athletes in individual events on the ASA performance tables were Azizi Msutwana (U6), Zara Raw (U7), Luna Ntuli (U8), Qiana Haddon-Davies (U9), Cade Marais (U10), Ingawo Matolo (U11), Leah da Silva (U12), Ovayo Diko (U13), Tamary Mandiwanzira (U14), Unako May (U15), Tania Mandiwanzira (U17) and Gqama Dzingwe (U19).

The best overall basket of performances in each age group were achieved by Azizi Msutwana (U6), Lebone Ntlou (U7), Keandra Phillips (U8), Molemo Moerane (U9), Cade Marais (U10), Cowan Canham (U11), Kungawo Mafunda (U12), Ovayo Diko (U13), Emihle Luphalule (U14), Talia Aarons (U15), Junior Mncadi (U17) and Phethang Nakin (U19).

Congratulations to all the Victor and Victrix Ludorum winners: Liphathwe Thafeni (SP Junior Victrix), Cowan Canham (SP Junior Victor), Kungawo Mafunda (SP Senior Victrix), Mohale Ramabitle (SP Senior Victor), Talia Aarons (HS Junior Victrix), Akhanani Kama and Nkazimlo Nonjiji (joint HS Junior Victor), Inako Ngceyana (HS Senior Victrix) and Junior Mncadi (HS Senior Victor). Graham House was crowned the overall Inter-house Athletics champion, while Melville House received the Spirit Cup in recognition of their enthusiasm and support throughout the competition.

Cade Marais broke the Boys U10 Turbo Javelin record