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On Saturday, 31 January 2026, we hosted eight schools at the annual Elbé Pretorius Memorial Athletics Meet – an event that is special to both the community, athletes and schools.
Hoërskool Rob Ferreira, Hoërskool Lydenburg, Hoërskool Kanonkop, Hoërskool Erasmus, HTS Witbank, Hoërskool Bergvlam, Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog and Sutherland High School proved to be formidable opponents on the track and field. The day took place in a warm Groblersdal, but had to be called off at 15:30 due to a thunderstorm.
Our athletes boast a total of 22 gold medals this year, as well as 19 silver and 19 bronze medals, which highlights the hard work, dedication and talent of our school’s sportsmen and women. Each medal tells a story of determination, perseverance and teamwork – the core of Hoërskool Ben Viljoen's sport philosophy.
New Record:
Zander Coetser improved the u/16 400m hurdles record with a time of 0:57.97, thus surpassing the previous record of T. Maseko of Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog (0:58.34 in 2025).
Gold Medalists:
Edunette Kriel, Jaco van der Westhuyzen, Zander Coetser, Lanél Coetzee, Mbali Masombuka, Leigh-Grant Tiemie, Rihanke Roentgen, Hendrik Botes, Liliana Janse van Rensburg, Louis van Schalkwyk, Marli Muller, Marnu Hancke, Lee-Ann du Plessis, Livey van Blerk, Karmi de Klerk, CJ Groesbeek & Elsje Dippenaar
Silver Medalists:
Precious Nkwa, Itumoleng Phatlane, Jana Hall, Thatego Maupa, Hlogi Sekome, Shiniska du Plessis, Phogole Mphahlele, Kamo Shadung, Serole Motlapeme, Daniëlle Wessels, Reo Makinta, Monya van Niekerk, Elsje Dippenaar, Clarien van der Walt, Bernard van Blerk & Mea-Né Hancke
Bronze Medalists:
Leigh-Grant Tiemie, Mathew Kantwe, Wilzandro Balie, Jac-Johan Gouws, SJ Rautenbach, Miguel Jacobs, Shiniska du Plessis, Francia Meiring, Lanél Coetzee, Desiree van der Westhuizen, Jessica Nwadike, CJ Groesbeek, Ofentse Mokwana, Koketso Ntobeng, Treasure Matsepe, Karmi de Klerk, Denise van der Walt, Duan Spaumer, Joe Ras & Danelle Hall