President’s Message

Message from Kearsney College Old Boys President
Mhlangenkululeko Siwisa (Finningley, 2001)

Standing sentinel on the western verge of the Founders Avenue meander, beneath the protective canopy of magnificent plane trees, the Greyhound keeps its timeless vigil. It serves both as a silent salute to all who arrive at Kearsney and, just as poignantly, as the final enduring symbol that bids farewell to those departing its grounds.

Within the Kearsney Memorial Garden stands Isivivane – a traditional cairn where returning Old Boys and friends of Kearsney may place a stone from their own place of origin. Each stone is an unspoken acknowledgement of the enduring and inextricable bond shared with the College, while together they form a beacon that forever guides one home.

It is for these reasons that the Greyhound provides the fitting setting in which the lifelong fraternal bonds forged during our years at Kearsney continue to flourish. It stands as a lasting reminder of the pride, loyalty and passion instilled in each of us during our time together. As the Kearsney College Old Boys celebrates its 98th anniversary in 2026, may these remarkable bonds continue to strengthen and endure for generations to come.

What you can look forward to as a Kearsney College Old Boy:

The KCOB Network

The KCOB alumni network enjoys an international footprint with a branch on almost each continent, and at least ten such branches within the country. The aim of these branches is to provide an extended network of social and professional support to fellow Old Boys, and would encourage Old Boys to reach out to the KCOB Secretariat to connect you the relevant branch whether travelling for work, study or pleasure.

News: Kearsney College and Old Boys

The KCOB is a conduit for communication of recent and upcoming developments and events on the Hill; and from fellow Old Boys. We hope you shall share photos and significant updates in your lives to allow us to communicate as much through the quarterly Greyhound News, and the AlumNet platform.

Of course, the annual Chronicle, recording the performance and progress of the School to the annals of history, is also available from the KCOB Secretariat.

In Closing

It is our view that a strong alumni network is key to maintaining the balance in driving a School forward in the highly dynamic and competitive world we live in, whilst maintaining its key traditions and values.

Founded just seven years after Kearsney College, the KCOB remains steadfast in this vigil. Not only continuing to advocate for the best interests of Kearsney College, but also conscious of the role we play in representing the School in our respective spaces and origins.

Carpe Diem!