King Edward VII School Old Boy, representing Class of 2015, Shane Dadswell on Saturday, 18 November 2017, scored a record 490 runs for his club NWU Pukke.

Dadswell smacked an astonishing 57 sixes and 27 fours.

Dadswell powered NWU Pukke to a mammoth 677 for 3 in 50 overs.

Read more at: South African smashes 490 in 50 overs

Terrific innings by our South African Old Boy batsman who now enters the record books with this matthoth 490 in one-day game.

Well done to Shane on this record breaking knock and may many more come of that bat into the future.

Go School.

(Web Photo by Mario Van de Wal)

CITIZEN ARTICLE: Dadswell Innings

King Edward VII School Old Boy and renowned global artist, William Kentridge has been officially named Africa’s Most Powerful Artist!

South African artist William Kentridge has officially been named Africa’s most powerful artist in the annual ArtReview Power 100 list, an accolade that sees him beat out major international art names like Marina Abramovic and Olafur Elliason.

It’s not the first time that the Johannesburg-based artist has been included in the prestigious list — created by art magazine ArtReview and frequently referred to as the “Forbes List” of the art world. But this year, Kentridge moves up the list to position 58, from 2016’s position at 62.

“It’s hard to keep up with Kentridge, who’s been working on events, operas, exhibitions and long-term installations globally this past year,” ArtReview says in their motivations for his inclusion.

“In 2017 the artist has had gallery exhibitions in Berlin, Milan, Paris and New York, and significant shows at SFMOMA [San Francisco Museum of Modern Art] and the Cincinnati Art Museum, while his “Thick Time” exhibition toured from the Whitechapel Gallery, London, to the Museum der Moderne Salzburg and the Louisiana Museum in Denmark.”

Read more WILLIAM KENTRIDGE MOST POWERFUL ARTIST

Your School and Red Arts salutes our Old Boy on this deserved accolade and recognition of his outstanding class and work.

Go School. Strenue.

Red Reunions: Classes of 1947, 1957, 1967 & 1977

Special Reunion Weekend starts as we welcome home the Old Boys from the Classes of 1947, 1957, 1967 and 1977.

At the Assembly Head Boy Class of 1967 Professor Ken Huddle addressed the School and gave wise words and wisdom on role models. Encouraged the boys to aspire and continue to nurture and grow attributes fitting to a role model such as integrity, high standards, concern & care and most importantly be an inspirational role model.

Then Head Boy Class of 1977 Mike Weibel addressed the School and spoke fondly of his special memories and bonds made at King Edward. He encouraged the boys to be good stewards of KES, in their lives and to be passionate about they conduct themselves at all times.

True Edwardians – we are grateful for your support of your alma mater.

Have a wonderful reunion weekend.

We are RED! Go School.