St Benedict’s College announces 2026 student leaders and captains
The newly appointed leaders and captains at St Benedict’s College have vowed to lead with integrity, humility and dependability.
St Benedict’s College recently announced its college leaders and sports and culture captains for 2026.
Head of marketing, communications and admissions, Mpumi Motsabi, said the selections, made through a democratic process involving both peers and teachers, recognise learners who embody outstanding leadership, integrity, and dedication to the college community.
Commitment to values and brotherhood
“The newly appointed college leaders have earned the trust and respect of learners and staff. In their statement of intent, they pledged to strengthen the brotherhood and sense of belonging, vowing to lead with integrity, humility, and dependability.
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“They committed themselves to upholding the highest standards and fostering excellence, remaining true to the college’s enduring values of heart, mind, body, and soul. Their shared goal is to work together for the betterment of all boys,” Motsabi said.
The leaders who were appointed:
• Terrence Nyamukoho
• Head of boarding: Thandolwethu Tembe
• Head of religion: Jaden Mulena
• Head of Allard House: Jake Swinney
• Head of Erasme House: Alex Johnston
• Head of Mazenod House: Yaseen Diedricks
• Head of O’Leary House: Bahlebonke Mazibuko
• Michael Bester
• Christopher Burnham
• Dominic Changamire
• Jarred Cheketri
• Kieran Fish
• Mathew Gebremichael
• David Gurajena
• Matthew Hickman-Steel
• Dylan Kench
• Jaden Mulena
• Dhyan Naran
• Olwethu Ndlovu
• Michele Patrizi
• Orapetswe Pelle
• Michael Teixeira
• Leandro Varonou
• Sam Walsh
Inspiring sport and culture
In parallel, the sports and culture captains for 2026 were also announced. These learners have demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and teamwork in their respective fields.
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Motsabi said their appointments are expected to inject energy and passion into the college’s extracurricular life, inspiring greater participation, fostering school spirit, and building a strong sense of unity across the school.
“St Benedict’s College extends a huge congratulations to all the newly appointed leaders and captains. Their commitment has been recognised, and the community looks forward to the positive impact they will have throughout the year”.
The list of captains is as below:
Sports leadership
• Athletics captain: Samuel Sendwe
• Basketball captain: Bahlebonke Mazibuko
• Basketball vice-captain: Leandro Varonou
• Cricket captain: Alex Johnston
• Cricket vice-captain: Matthew Elphick
• Cross-country captain: Terrence Nyamukoho
• Golf captain: Luca Mindszenty
• Hockey captain: Matthew Hickman-Steel
• Hockey vice-captain: Alex Johnston
• Rowing captain: Michael Teixeira
• Rowing vice-captain: James Mc Donald
• Rugby captain: Uthandolwethu Tembe
• Rugby vice-captain: Sam Walsh
• Soccer captain: Aleco Thomas
• Swimming captain: Kieran Fish
• Waterpolo captain: Dylan Kench.
Culture and academic leadership
• Head of Bible quiz: Thabelo Mphahlele
• Chess captain: Matthew Mann
• Head of debating: Brock Yapp
• Head of drama: Olwethu Ndlovu
• Deputy head of drama: Filippo Cinti
• Head of media centre: Terrence Nyamakoho
• Head of music: Thabelo Mphahlele
• Pipe band captain: Thabelo Mphahlele
• Head of public speaking: Terrence Nyamakoho
• Head of school tech: Chun-Shing Mak
• School spirit leader: Terrence Nyamakoho.
