Durban Girls' College, 586 Musgrave Road, Durban (2026)

04/10/2026

SUNDAY MESSAGE
- From our Chaplain, Michelle Edgcumbe

Faith in Christ naturally results in a desire to grow the fruits of the Spirit. We don't do that perfectly, but there should be an ongoing and upward trend as we grow in godliness. This comes by His power in us, and this should encourage us to persevere!

Blessed Sunday💚

03/10/2026

A Guiding Light for Every Girl

Meet Singita Khosa (Class of 2018) — a scientist, cancer researcher, model and luxury travel content creator whose journey reflects the power of curiosity, ambition and refusing to be defined by just one path.

After matriculating from Durban Girls’ College, Singita went on to study Health Sciences, Human Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology at Wits, specialising in cancer research. She is now pursuing her PhD in Pharmacology, collaborating with the University of Pretoria’s Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI), with a focus on cancer research and the potential to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful advances in patient care.

But Singita’s story extends well beyond the laboratory. Alongside her academic career, she has spent a decade modelling and has built a career as a luxury travel content creator, working with African luxury lodges and showcasing the beauty of the continent.

As a Black woman in STEM, Singita is passionate about representation and about encouraging young women to see themselves in fields where they have historically been underrepresented. Her message is one of possibility: you don’t have to choose between your passions.

Our Aluminaries are women whose stories of courage, purpose and passion continue to light the way. Their journeys are as varied as they are inspiring—from professional achievements and daring career changes to making a difference through serving their communities, pursuing personal challenges and raising families.

Through their character, resilience and willingness to follow their own paths, our Aluminaries illuminate what is possible and inspire the girls of DGC to chart their own course.

We invite you to share your story or nominate a fellow DGC Old Girl to become part of this growing constellation of remarkable women.

Click the link below to share your story or nominate a DGC Old Girl who is a guiding light for every girl. https://forms.gle/2wiAsMgR3NiRA1RD6

Follow our Aluminaries on social media or visit dgc.co.za.

01/10/2026

A Guiding Light for Every Girl

Elisabeth Manduell’s journey is a wonderful example of where a passion for the performing arts can lead.

After DGC, Elisabeth studied Opera Performance at the University of Cape Town before joining Cape Town Opera, where she built a diverse career across directing, production and company management. Today, she is based in Bonn, Germany, working as an Assistant Director and continuing to build an exciting international career in opera.

Elisabeth credits the teachers and lifelong friendships she found at DGC with helping shape the path she has taken.

We’re proud to celebrate Elisabeth as part of our Aluminaries and to see her passion taking her from Durban to stages across the world.

Our Aluminaries are women whose stories of courage, purpose and passion continue to light the way. Their journeys are as varied as they are inspiring—from professional achievements and daring career changes to making a difference through serving their communities, pursuing personal challenges and raising families.

Through their character, resilience and willingness to follow their own paths, our Aluminaries illuminate what is possible and inspire the girls of DGC to chart their own course.

We invite you to share your story or nominate a fellow DGC Old Girl to become part of this growing constellation of remarkable women.

Click the link below to share your story or nominate a DGC Old Girl who is a guiding light for every girl. https://forms.gle/2wiAsMgR3NiRA1RD6

Follow our Aluminaries on social media or visit dgc.co.za.

27/09/2026

SUNDAY MESSAGE
- From our Chaplain, Michelle Edgcumbe

Good and godly advice is a precious gift! Friends can be a rich source of advice because they know us and care for us. Praise God today for your friends who thoughtfully and intentionally tell you the truth in love.

Blessed Sunday💚

26/09/2026

A Guiding Light for Every Girl

Welcoming Revd. Jen Hands — a much-loved DGC Old Girl whose life has been shaped by faith, compassion and an extraordinary commitment to serving others.

A DGC girl from the age of four, Jen matriculated in 1964 before beginning a career in teaching. She returned to Durban Girls’ College in 1990, where she taught Religious Education from Grade 1 to Grade 11 and became the College’s first Chaplain.

In 1992, Jen became one of the first five women ordained as Anglican deacons in South Africa, marking an important moment in the history of the Anglican Church and beginning a lifelong ministry of pastoral care.

Through times of joy, grief and personal challenge, Jen has continued to offer comfort, kindness and compassion to generations of pupils, families and members of the wider community.

In 2017, she was honoured with the Galleon Old Girls’ Achievement Award for her selfless dedication, humility, grace and kindness. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership does not always happen in the spotlight — sometimes it is found in a listening ear, a helping hand, a prayer, or simply being there when someone needs you most.

Our Aluminaries are women whose stories of courage, purpose and passion continue to light the way. Their journeys are as varied as they are inspiring—from professional achievements and daring career changes to making a difference through serving their communities, pursuing personal challenges and raising families.

Through their character, resilience and willingness to follow their own paths, our Aluminaries illuminate what is possible and inspire the girls of DGC to chart their own course.

We invite you to share your story or nominate a fellow DGC Old Girl to become part of this growing constellation of remarkable women.

Click the link below to share your story or nominate a DGC Old Girl who is a guiding light for every girl. https://forms.gle/2wiAsMgR3NiRA1RD6

Follow our Aluminaries on social media or visit dgc.co.za.

24/09/2026

“I am proud of what I am, of my country and people, our history and tradition, language, music and art.” - Nelson Mandela

Today, we celebrate the rich traditions, stories and cultures that make South Africa so extraordinary.

At Durban Girls’ College, we proudly honour the unique heritage of every girl and celebrate the diversity that enriches our College community and unites us as a nation. 🇿🇦💚

24/09/2026

A Guiding Light for Every Girl

From winning MasterChef South Africa in 2013 to becoming a food writer, television host, cookbook author and wellness coach, Kamini Pather’s journey has taken her from the world of food and travel into the fascinating intersection of psychology, nourishment and wellbeing.

Known for her food-travel series Girl Eat World, Kamini has always brought together her Durban roots and Indian heritage with a curiosity for global flavours and storytelling. Her debut cookbook, All Dahl’d Up, went on to receive an international Gourmand Award in 2025.

Today, Kamini draws on her MSc in Psychology and her experience in the food world to help women develop a more nourishing and mindful relationship with food. Through her Food Freedom Journey, she explores the connection between food, emotions and the body, encouraging curiosity rather than judgement.

Looking back on her time at Durban Girls’ College, Kamini describes her three years at College as formative ones that opened her eyes to a world beyond what she had experienced before. She remembers the teachers who inspired her, the pride she developed in putting her best foot forward, and preparing the matric dance as a Grade 11 — an experience that taught her the importance of giving back and paying it forward.

Our Aluminaries are women whose stories of courage, purpose and passion continue to light the way. Their journeys are as varied as they are inspiring—from professional achievements and daring career changes to making a difference through serving their communities, pursuing personal challenges and raising families.

Through their character, resilience and willingness to follow their own paths, our Aluminaries illuminate what is possible and inspire the girls of DGC to chart their own course.

We invite you to share your story or nominate a fellow DGC Old Girl to become part of this growing constellation of remarkable women.

Click the link below to share your story or nominate a DGC Old Girl who is a guiding light for every girl. https://forms.gle/2wiAsMgR3NiRA1RD6

Follow our Aluminaries on social media or visit dgc.co.za.

23/09/2026

Night of 100 Stories was a beautiful evening where generations of College House girls came together to celebrate 100 years of the place so many have called home.

Our current boarders brought memories of College House to life through skits, poems and dances, taking our Old Girls back to their own boarding days and reminding us that, while generations may change, so many of the experiences, traditions and friendships remain.

Our Old Girls shared stories of their own, reflecting on the friendships formed within College House and the sisterhood that has stayed with them long after leaving school. Many spoke of friendships that have lasted for decades — a beautiful reminder of the lifelong bonds created under one roof.

There were plenty of moments of nostalgia as Old Girls paged through yearbooks, spotted familiar faces and revisited memories from their College House years. They also added their own stories to our centenary guestbook, leaving treasured memories and messages for the girls who call College House home today.

It was an evening of laughter, storytelling, reminiscing and connection between generations - celebrating not only 100 years of College House, but the girls and women whose stories have made it what it is.

23/09/2026

Exciting progress is taking shape on our new R49 million Multi-Purpose Indoor Centre — a landmark development for Durban Girls’ College as we look ahead to our 150th anniversary year in 2027.

With construction well underway, this 3 370 m², three-storey facility will include a new indoor sports hall with seating for approximately 350 spectators, providing a versatile space for seven sports. The Centre will also include a multi-purpose hall and additional boarding accommodation.

Designed as a legacy project for generations of College girls to come, the Centre forms an important part of our commitment to creating a campus of the future — where outstanding facilities support excellence across academics, culture and sport.

We look forward to sharing more progress as this exciting development takes shape ahead of its completion in 2027.

22/09/2026

There is something special about loving your school so much that you return to become part of its story again.

Today, we celebrate our Old Girls who are now our colleagues. From teaching to administration, these women bring their talents, care and a lifelong connection to Durban Girls’ College to the work they do every day.

Having once walked these corridors as pupils, they now help shape the experience of a new generation of College girls.

We are proud to be part of their stories and so grateful that they continue to be part of ours.

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