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MATRIC CLASS OF 2020 – Kayla van der Heever aka Kayzia

MATRIC CLASS OF 2020 – Kayla van der Heever aka Kayzia

Congratulations to Kayla van der Heever aka Kayzia (Matric Class of 2020) on the release of her explosive debut single “Sweeter”! Soon after its release, “Sweeter” quickly shot to number one on the South African iTunes chart. What a jam! Well done Kayla, your school...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Wendy Mashinini

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Wendy Mashinini

Wendy Mashinini (Matric Class of 2017) founded a non-profit organisation, The Wendy Mashinini Foundation, focuses on raising awareness about kidney health and related issues such as organ donation and trafficking. Wendy was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Lyle Robson

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Lyle Robson

Lyle Robson is the youngest serving member of the board in MBL history.  He has recently obtained his undergraduate degree in BCom Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria. Lyle is currently doing a postgraduate diploma in Accounting Sciences (PGDA) at the...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Jayde Gunther

MATRIC CLASS OF 2017 – Jayde Gunther

Jayde Gunther has recently graduated from IMM Graduate School. Jayde graduated with a BBM (Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management) Degree. We, as your school, are very proud of this wonderful achievement! We hope that your degree will unlock even...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2016 – Kiera Hurford

MATRIC CLASS OF 2016 – Kiera Hurford

Congratulations to Kiera Hurford, Matric Class of 2016, who has been awarded the Anya Millman Scholarship Prize for 2020 from the University of the Witwatersrand. This award is in recognition of her outstanding practical work in Fine Arts. Well done, Kiera! We are...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2016 – Tyler-Lee Wigzell

MATRIC CLASS OF 2016 – Tyler-Lee Wigzell

Congratulations to Tyler-Lee Wigzell (Matric Class of 2016) for receiving a Merit Award from the University of Witwatersrand- Faculty of Health Science. This award is received by high performing students in the upper percentile of academic achievements. Tyler is in...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2015 – Tiana De Oliveira

MATRIC CLASS OF 2015 – Tiana De Oliveira

Tiana  is currently teaching piano and drums at the Marist Brothers Linmeyer Music Centre. She participated in many competitions and Eisteddfods over the years and has had radio and concert experience. Tiana has achieved Grade 8 in Trinity Piano, Trinity Theory and...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2015 – Roxanne Da Costa

MATRIC CLASS OF 2015 – Roxanne Da Costa

Roxanne Da Costa  has obtained a Bachelor of Health Science (Forensic Science) Honours Degree with distinction at Wits University. Another degree with distinction in the bag. Roxanne also completed her undergrad degree (BSc in Biological Sciences)with distinction. In...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2014 – Matthew and Savannah De Araujo

MATRIC CLASS OF 2014 – Matthew and Savannah De Araujo

Matthew and Savannah De Araujo are newly weds and have both secured great jobs in the UK. Matthew has recently qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He studied at the University of Pretoria, where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Sciences Cum Laude in...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2014 – Kendra Szeles

MATRIC CLASS OF 2014 – Kendra Szeles

Kendra Szeles has recently obtained a MPhil Biokinetics from University of the Johannesburg. Kendra is currently studying her PhD in Health Sciences. Kendra used to run a biokineticist practice in the Cactic Gym at Marist Brothers Linmeyer since 2020. She offered her...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2011 – Mpho Manyisa

MATRIC CLASS OF 2011 – Mpho Manyisa

Congratulations Mpho Manyisa (Matric Class of 2011) for being selected as one of the youngest Top 50 Powerful Women in SA for the year 2020 by Mail&Guardian and McKinsey & Company’s Next Generational Women Leader 2021 Cohort. In 2019, Mpho also achieved the...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2011 – Waseem Bava

MATRIC CLASS OF 2011 – Waseem Bava

Waseem Bava is now a member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates. Waseem holds the following qualifications from Witwatersrand: - a Bachelor of Arts (completed in 2015) - a Bachelor of Law (completed in 2017) He also obtains a Certificate in International...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2009 – Marina Cristofoli

MATRIC CLASS OF 2009 – Marina Cristofoli

On Saturday, 13 April 2019, Marina said “I do” to Sergio Contreiras (Class of 2010). They had a beautiful ceremony with friends and family. We wish them a happy long life together!

MATRIC CLASS OF 2009 – Candice Nicolas

MATRIC CLASS OF 2009 – Candice Nicolas

It was May 2016 when Candice Nicolas and co-owner Jade Greef decided to take a leap of faith and open up a food truck, The Filthy Moustache. They were inspired by the movie they watched, Jon Favreau’s Chef, which is about a chef who quits his position at a...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2007 – Kenny Kenosi Tau

MATRIC CLASS OF 2007 – Kenny Kenosi Tau

It was 2015 when our Alumni, Kenny Kenosi Tau (Matric Class of 2007) was just a guy with only R500 to his name and an idea to start his own construction business, Ipotau Projects which would specialise in residential buildings. Fast-forward to 2022, Ipotau Projects is...

MATRIC CLASS OF 2006 – Amy Winfield

MATRIC CLASS OF 2006 – Amy Winfield

On Saturday, 16 March 2019, Amy Petersen said “I do” to the love of her life, Craig Winfield (Class of 2011), who is also our Alumni. They had a beautiful ceremony with friends and family. We wish them a wonderful future!

MATRIC CLASS OF 2006 – Colette Silva

MATRIC CLASS OF 2006 – Colette Silva

Mrs Colette Silva joined Marist Brothers Linmeyer in 2021 as the new Grade 3 teacher. She has recently added the term ‘Remedial Therapist’ to her skill set. In June 2022, Colette obtained an Advanced Diploma in Remedial Education from the University of Johannesburg....

MATRIC CLASS OF 2000 – Andisa Kani

MATRIC CLASS OF 2000 – Andisa Kani

Andisa and his wife Fiona Nay, have been blessed with a new addition to their family, the beautiful Ela Jay Kani. Ela was born on 15 March 2019 and we wish Andisa all the very best! May this time be one that you will always cherish and can look back on with fond...

MATRIC CLAS OF 1998 – Dr Dino Rech

MATRIC CLAS OF 1998 – Dr Dino Rech

Dr Dino Rech who has recently been appointed as the new CEO of Audere. Audere is a Seattle-based digital health non-profit developing software to improve global health in the world’s most underserved communities. Its team of passionate, innovative minds combines...

MATRIC CLASS OF 1997 – Romina Vita

MATRIC CLASS OF 1997 – Romina Vita

Romina has been with Discovery for eight years, enjoying a multitude of incredible experiences, both locally and abroad. When she joined Vitality Group, Romina knew even more doors would open and she would learn and engage more. In the photo above, Romina is in one of...