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The first DHS Magazine was published on the 15th of April 1901.
The magazine was first started by Graham H. MacKeurtan, then a schoolboy at DHS.

When he left school, he handed the magazine over to Mr. E.A. Belcher. Durban High School #DurbanHighSchool

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DHS OLD BOYS WINS SILVER MEDAL
Rory Sabbatini celebrated with a fist pump on his birdie putt at 18 for an Olympics 18-hole scoring record of 61 at least three feet before it dropped.
@RorySabs #durbanhighschool #heritage #tradition #history

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On the 25th of July 2012, Hashim Amla scored 311* against England during the 1st Test at The Oval.

Amla became the first and ONLY South African player to score a triple Century in Test Cricket. #durbanhighschool #heritage #tradition #history

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DID YOU KNOW – G..J. ARMSTONG MEMORIAL GATES

The Main Gates in St Thomas Road were named in honour of Mr. George Armstrong, the first DHS Old Boy to become Headmaster of DHS: 1952 - 1956 @DurbanHighDHS #durbanhighschool

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DHS Hockey becoming a force in KZN Schools Hockey
Click link below to read more

https://t.co/Bv9zxw5gcH

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A MATERCLASS IN CONCENTRATION AND DEFENSE
In the most recent County Championship match between @surreycricket and @hantscricket, Hashim Amla batted all day. He batted for 381 minutes, faced 278 balls, and scored 37* to guide Surrey to a draw against Hampshire.

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DHS in the 1880's #DurbanHighSchool #History #Tradition #heritage

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@scottymathie @GriquasRugby @scottymathie well done on a great win 👍👍

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DISTINGUISHED MEN OF DHS
ANOTNIE CLAASSEN RETIRES FROM RUGBY
Antonie Claassen, Headboy and 1st XV Rugby captain in 2002 retires at the end of the current season after a 14-year-old long career in France. @AntonieClaassen @FranceRugby @racing92 #durbanhighschool

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GEOFF GRIFFIN - FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKETER TO TAKE A TEST HATRICK #DurbanHighSchool #TestCricket #Lords

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Four DHS Old Boy’s featured in the Currie Cup game on Saturday when The Sharks took on the Griquas. Phepsi Buthelezisi captained the team, Mpilo Gumede made his Currie Cup debut. Also pictured is Scott Mathie, the current Griquas coach, Allan Temple-Jones DHS parent Sean Everitt

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DISTINGUISHED MEN OF DHS

LOVELL EARNEST VERMAAK TURNED 100 YEARS OLD

On Saturday 12th of June, Lovall Earnest Vermaak turned 100 years old.
Happy 100th birthday Mr. Lovell Earnest Vermaak #durbanhighschool #HappyBirthday

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The Daily News, Tuesday, August 27th, 1968

A new view at Durban High School, with new building taking place. The boarding establishment, Blackmore House. #DurbanHighSchool

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DISTINGUISHED MEN OF DHS

Prominent DHS Old Boy receives top award from the French President. @aspenpharma #DurbanHighSchool #aspen

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Thanks to Trellidor for their VERY generous support of The DHS Foundation Trust Golf Day ⛳👍#golf #durbanhighschool #trellidor

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DHS Foundation Trust Golf Day ⛳🙌

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OLD BOY’S NEWS
A big thank you to DHSOB, Max Oliva (SPAR KZN, Managing Director) for his generous and continued support of DHS and the 1st XV.
Captain of the 1st XV, Owen Morgenrood, was presented his 1st team jersey by DHSOB, Menelisi Luthuli (SPAR KZN Marketing Director). #spar

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The first ever rugby game played against Maritzburg College was in 1910, the year Mr. A.S. Langley introduced rugby at DHS. @DurbanHighDHS @redblackwhite15 @PegasusPublishi

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A memorable Test match took place in Potchefstroom in 2006. Two DHS Old Boys took to the field, B.J. Botha, a front row forward, in a Springbok jersey and Greg Rawlinson, playing lock and sporting an All Black jersey. #springboks #thesharks @TheSharksZA

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Signatories on the original Title Deeds of Durban High School, dated 12th October 1894.

Such History and Tradition. #DurbanHighSchool #history #tradition
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