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Queen’s mourns the loss of Lester Pike

After spending many years teaching at Selborne Primary, he assumed duties as headmaster of Komga Primary. When the previous headmaster of Queen’s Junior retired at the beginning of 2018, Lester jumped at the opportunity to return to the…

Simphiwe Matanzima of the Bulls scores in the Super Rugby match against Waratahs at Loftus Versfeld on May 4, 2019.Image: Lee Warren/Gallo Images

The new ‘Beast’: Matanzima’s path from Queen’s College to the Bulls

Promising Bulls loosehead prop Simphiwe Matanzima has shared his inspiring and eventful journey that took him from the Eastern Cape to Loftus to realise his dream of playing professional rugby. Matanzima, whose was disrupted by injury…

Queen’s College raises funds for CANSA

GOOD CAUSE: Queen’s College Boys’ Primary School staff and pupils had their hair sprayed in support of cancer awareness month on Wednesday. The school’s first cancer drive raised R27 000 and all proceeds will go to the CANSA organisation.…

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Queen’s gwijo squad thrilled to feature in music video by Gumz

A group of Queen’s College boys known for singing what is often described as the new sound of sport – gwijo – recently featured in two music videos. A video of the boys singing ‘Mnta’ka Mama’, which was taken on the stands of the Queens’…

Beswick Cobras triumph at first Queen’s T10 Blast

Cricket fans were treated to big sixes on Sunday at the Parry Davies fields when Queen’s College hosted the first-ever T10 blast. The 10 over game featured the Connaught Warriors, College Titans, Beswick Cobras, Whitson Knights, Kudu…

Queen’s launches a T10 cricket compo

Queen’s College is introducing a new era in schools cricket, launching the first 10 overs series in Komani and the province. The T10 Blast, launched last week, will have junior schoolboys sharing the locker room with their first team…

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Off to camp

The 2020 Queen’s College novices headed off to their grade 8 camp in Lekkeroord, East London this morning, in what is certain to be a great start to their journey as young Queenians. Read the full story in The Rep next Friday Picture:…

Queen’s has high hopes

Schools open after the mid-year holiday next week and, as per tradition, the second half of the winter sporting season will kick off. Queen’s college will start the term with a tour down to East London to take on Grens High School next…

Queen’s boys selected for Pre Craven

ACHIEVERS: Queen’s Junior boys who were selected for the U13 Border Pre-Craven team in Bloemfontein recently were, from left, Qhamane Mlalandle, Imelwe Nxesi, Jameel Fleshman and Thina Fenako Picture: SUPPLIED

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Queen’s College celebrates 161st reunion

WATCH: The Queen’s College 161 reunion weekend has finally arrived, and coach Sesethu Time cheered and got the boys on fire before the Trooping the Colour Parade which took place at The Rec today Video: ZINTLE BOBELO

Queen’s College basketball squad takes on Grey College

GALLERY: Queen’s College basketball teams played a series of games against PE based Grey College High School on Saturday. Full story in The Rep on Friday Picture: ANDISA BONANI