Old Muirite Union - OMU

22/10/2026

Catch the latest episode of the OMU Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GN1so3xJRMA, as our host Ncedo Marele sits down with Mfundo Magongo (Class of 2005) for an engaging conversation about his journey to Muir College, his school experiences, life in the hostel, and how his interests during high school eventually led him to pursue a career in Architecture.

In this conversation, he takes us back to his early years and shares how his journey to Muir College was a little different from that of many other boys, who started in Pre-Primary at College Hill before progressing through the Primary and High School. He reflects on his unique path to becoming a Muirite and the experiences that helped shape his time at the school.

Looking back on his years at Muir College, he shares fond memories of school life, the lessons he learned, the friendships he formed, and the valuable qualities he gained from living in the hostel. These experiences helped shape the person he is today and continue to hold a special place in his journey.

The conversation also brings plenty of laughter as he recalls the familiar tradition in all-boys schools of calling one another by their surnames. He shares amusing stories about how this habit sometimes left family members puzzled or annoyed when they heard the boys addressing each other in this way!

He also shares a special message for the Matric Class, offering words of encouragement and wisdom as they prepare to close one chapter of their lives and embark on the exciting journey ahead.

These are just some of the highlights from a conversation filled with laughter, nostalgia, valuable life lessons, and many more fascinating insights into his journey as a Muirite and beyond.

Don’t miss this engaging conversation! View the full episode on YouTube and stay connected with the Old Muirite community for more stories, memories, and inspiration from fellow Muirites.

20/10/2026

Stay connected with The Muir Foundation on Facebook. Follow their page to keep up with the latest project updates, initiatives, and the impact they’re making in the community.

🔗 Follow their page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1dmF9VRgTV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

15/10/2026

The countdown is on! Just 3 weeks to go until the OMU Cricket Day! The brotherhood continues, and the Muirite spirit burns brighter than ever!

Join fellow Old Muirites, family, partners, friends, and supporters for a morning of exciting T20 cricket at Muir College, followed by an afternoon of camaraderie, laughter, and a traditional bring-and-braai at Uitenhage Golf Club.

The plan for the day: Morning T20 cricket at Muir College Boys' School, Kariega. From 13:00, a relaxed bring-and-braai at Uitenhage Golf Club.

Bring your own boerewors, rolls, crockery, and cutlery. Wood and grids will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

Round up your mates, get your braai essentials ready, and come be part of a day filled with good cricket, great company, and that unmistakable Muirite brotherhood!

Three weeks to go — who's joining us?

13/10/2026

CELEBRATING AN OLD MUIRITE: DR MALCOLM VENTER

Muir College is proud to celebrate Old Muirite Dr Malcolm Venter, who attended our school from 1954 to 1965, and whose lifelong passion for history, language and South African heritage has inspired his latest book, 'So What’s in a Name?'.

Featured in the UD Express on 8 October 2026, Dr Venter’s book takes readers on a fascinating journey into the stories behind South African place names, exploring their origins, meanings and the historical events and cultural influences that have shaped them.

Ever wondered why places such as Kroonstad, Soweto, Pofadder and Pietermaritzburg have their names? Or what lies behind the names of our rivers, mountains, cities and coastal landmarks? Dr Venter unpacks these intriguing questions, revealing the rich and sometimes surprising stories hidden in the names on our maps.

A distinguished educator, Dr Venter served as a teacher for 37 years, including 22 years as the founding principal of Edgemead High School in Cape Town. His achievements reflect a remarkable dedication to education and to preserving and exploring South Africa’s linguistic and cultural heritage.

We congratulate Dr Venter on this wonderful achievement. His work is a reminder that curiosity, a love of learning and a passion for our history can continue to inspire long after our school days have ended.

Get your copy of 'So What’s in a Name?' here:
https://clarkesbooks.co.za/products/so-whats-in-a-name-a-quirky-look-at-what-lies-behind-south-african-place-names

09/10/2026

And just like that, another chapter becomes a memory.

Today, 9 October 2026, the boys of our school gathered at the Vanes Estate Campus for their Valedictory Service — a day of reflection, celebration and farewell, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

As they stood together for the last time as schoolboys, surrounded by friends, teachers and the memories of years gone by, they became part of a story that stretches across generations.

They will remember the friendships, the laughter, the lessons, the challenges and the moments that seemed ordinary at the time but became extraordinary with the passing of years.

Today, we celebrate not just the end of their schooldays, but the beginning of a lifelong connection to the school and the OMU, to one another and to the brotherhood they will carry wherever life takes them.

To the Class of 2026: may you leave with pride in how far you have come, gratitude for those who walked beside you, and courage for all that lies ahead. Your schooldays may be ending, but your story with us never will.

06/10/2026

There are moments in a schoolboy’s life that stay with him forever.

This photograph takes us back to 1974, to the old Cannon Street and Park Avenue campus, as the Class of ’74 gathered for their Valedictory Function — a moment marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

52 years later, the tradition continues.

This coming Friday on the 9th October 2026, a new generation of boys will gather for their Valedictory Service at the Vanes Estate Campus, standing at the very same threshold that generations of Old Boys once crossed.

Different campus. Different faces. Different era. But the same sense of achievement, anticipation, friendship and farewell remains.

For our Old Boys, this is a moment to say:
“I remember…”

And for the boys of today, it is a reminder that one day, they too will look back and say the same. From Cannon Street and Park Avenue to Vanes Estate — the places may change, but the memories, traditions and brotherhood continue.

01/10/2026

As we welcome the 1st of October and the beginning of the final quarter of the year, we are reminded of the importance of continuity — carrying forward the values, traditions, friendships and brotherhood that have shaped us.

Our school days may be behind us, but the bonds they created continue to connect us across generations.

As we enter the final chapter of the year, may we continue to build on the legacy entrusted to us, strengthen the brotherhood, and ensure that the spirit of our school lives on.

Continuity — yesterday, today and tomorrow.

29/09/2026

The brotherhood continues and the Muirite spirit lives on!

Join fellow Old Muirites, family, partners, friends, and supporters for a morning of exciting T20 cricket at Muir College, followed by an afternoon of camaraderie, laughter, and a traditional bring-and-braai at Uitenhage Golf Club.

Then from 13:00, the action moves to Uitenhage Golf Club for a relaxed afternoon around the fire. Bring your own boerewors, rolls, crockery, and cutlery — wood and grids will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

A day of good cricket, good friends, and great Muirite spirit awaits.

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

Remember the afternoon practices, the shared laughs in the classrooms, and the brothers who had your back? That is camaraderie. Years may pass and distances may grow, but the bond forged within these walls remains unchanged.