Meet our Old Boys

Gareth Hayes (2001) has chosen Thando Mzimela (Grade 11) to sponsor and mentor. Thank you Gareth for your involvement in the Foundations’ “Tracked Learner Bursary Programme.” “When Thando and I meet, it is a two way discussion. We work through problems and share...

Westville Boys’ High School is pleased to announce that our very own WBHS Foundation Chairman, Errol Stewart, was recently elected as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the prestigious Durban Country Club. Durban Country Club is sure to benefit from...

Westville Old Boy from the Class of 1989, Grant Merrick has recently come on board with WBHS in support of the Foundation’s Tracked Learner Bursary Programme, by sponsoring Grade 10 learner, Aaron Tarr. Aaron has been a 1st team Waterpolo player since his...

Insights into resilience from Caterpillar Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Old Boy Andrew Bonfield  By Aydn Parrott “The biggest lesson I learned at the school was around leadership. The school motto, ‘never shrinking from one’s purpose’ and the importance...

“Exposure to real life and real life challenges is integral to developing well rounded human beings,” says Managing Director at Gagasi FM and old boy Vukile Zondi  By Aydn Parrott “I learnt teamwork and working within teams at Westville and understood that...

“Westville Boys’ High School is a story about growing wings and soaring. You can stay in the nest or go out and seek to make a positive impact in the World,” says old boy of 2001 and Matric 2020 Guest of Honour, Mbuso Christian Mkhize By Aydn Parrott “The...

“WBHS taught me that there are no limits, I would have never dreamed of contributing to sustainable development at a global level,” Climate Change and Environmental Consultant and Class of 2011 Old Boy Sean Foden by Aydn Parrott “WBHS taught me that there...

The opportunity to solve major problems is there for the taking if you are willing and courageous says Old Boy, Sanlam Indie CEO and PANDA co-founder Peter Castleden By Aydn Parrott As the world descends into chaos and fake news causes confusion, one man...

“Don’t worry about trying to fit in. Pursue excellence in whatever it is you do,” says Sam Mgobozi, Old Boy and Former Executive Head at the City of Tshwane (Mayoral Spokesperson) By Aydn Parrott He was the lead researcher and communications chief...

“Hard work gets you places. Never set out without the intention of getting dirty,” says old boy Dr Adam Barnes  as he reflects on his work in South Africa’s COVID-19 emergency rooms By Aydn Parrott “Anyone in the medical field can tell you that these...

Westville is the foundation upon which you will build your future says new CEO of MTN Cameroon and Old Boy Stephen Blewett By Aydn Parrott He played rugby, hockey and was part of the athletics team. “I was also part of the Business Game team. I think...

“Westville Boys’ High School is, undoubtedly, among the best boys’ schools in the country,” says corporate professional and now retail director at Longcroft Super Meats, Ahmad Sheik. By Aydn Parrott “To be honest, I was an ‘average joe’ at school,” says...

"Westville is going from strength to strength and I am proud to be an Old Boy," says business leader and real estate entrepreneur, Nic Morris  By Aydn Parrott Nic Morris was Head Prefect in 1996, and his passion for sport was demonstrated through his...

We can help create numerous other stories and hopefully many positive influences on present and future generations says USL Championship Coach and Old Boy Alan Koch. By Aydn Parrott “The discipline gained through the school structure in the classroom and...

“Westville Boys is a damned fine institution and the telling of its story is important now more than ever. Incepto Ne Desistam!” entrepreneur and founder of The Economites Nyiko Mgiba  By Aydn Parrott   “Discipline and determination,”  these are two...

“I would choose Westville again because it helped develop me into who I am today, “says actuary and Old Boy Asil Motala. By Aydn Parrott “Show respect to everyone, regardless of who they are. Everyone is deserving of respect, regardless of title,...

9 June 2020 – Born and raised in Westville, Robbie Koenig turned a love for tennis into a pro career and when that was over he took his connection with the sport to even greater heights by becoming one of the world’s leading tennis...

“I chose Westville because it was developing into a school of very high regard at the time,” says cricket coaching giant and old boy Mickey Arthur  By Aydn Parrott “The thing with COVID is that it is for real and just like any opponent you have to respect...

“It's a real community school at heart,” says Bank of America Managing Director and Old Boy Chris Reynolds. By Aydn Parrott There are managers and there are leaders.  He has spent years in various managerial roles but Chris Reynolds is definitely a leader....