Our Alumna Students
We are excited to announce the launch of the St James Alumna Association! This initiative is dedicated to connecting past students, celebrating their achievements, and fostering a lifelong bond with our school community.
The Alumna Association aims to:
- Create opportunities for former students to network and stay connected.
- Celebrate the successes of our alumnae across all fields.
- Support current students through mentorship, guidance, and collaborative projects.
- Keep our community informed about school events, reunions, and initiatives.
Whether you graduated last year or many years ago, we invite all former students to join us in building a vibrant and supportive alumna network. Together, we can continue the St James spirit far beyond our classrooms. Join us and stay connected – your journey with St James continues!
Mpilenhle Hadebe
Mpilenhle graduated cum laude from North-West University with a Communication degree, achieving 19 distinctions, earning a place on the Dean’s List, and being inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Ngcebo Khowa
Ngcebo attended Star College in Westville and is now finishing his Architecture degree at Durban University of Technology, building the foundation for a promising career in design and innovation.
Kriya Gordhan
Kriya earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) from the University of Pretoria and has recently qualified as a dentist, currently completing her community service in KwaZulu-Natal.
Wandile Mkhize
Wandile attended Northwood School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Johannesburg, followed by an Honours in Business Administration from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Today, he is thriving in his career as a CSC Banker at Investec Bank in Johannesburg.
Dhiya Tathiah
Dhiya was the Dux recipient at St James in 2017, recognised for her dedication, perseverance, and love of learning. Her commitment to excellence continued through her high school years at Northlands Girls’ High School, where she once again earned the prestigious Dux Award in 2022.
Keshan Pillay
Keshan attended Durban High School, where his hard work and dedication earned him the prestigious Runner-Up to Dux Award (Proxime Accessit) in 2024. He is now pursuing a Bachelor of Business Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, continuing to build on the strong academic and moral foundation he developed at St James.
Thingo Dladla
Thingo earned the Dux Award at St James in 2019 for her outstanding dedication and hard work. She continued this trajectory at Northlands Girls’ High School, achieving the Dux Award again in 2024, a testament to her consistency, discipline, and love of learning.