Germiston High School Rowing Club

14/10/2025

History Made! 💪🏾🚣🏾‍♀️ We’re beyond proud of our young ladies who conquered the hosted by ! 🌟 For the first time ever, Germiston High School’s girls’ four has made waves, taking home the gold in the junior women’s U16 4x+ category! 🥇 These 5 talented athletes embarked on a mission to shine, and shine they did! ✨ We’re overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for everyone who played a part in making this moment unforgettable.

A huge thank you to:
- for generously donating the trophy what an honour! 🏆
- National Squad( )for their invaluable support in donating blades 🙌
- Victoria Lake Club for their kindness in donating a coxed four 🚣🏾‍♀️

You’ve etched your names in history, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! 🌟 ”

23/07/2025

💜🖤 Germiston High School Rowing Club At It’s Finest🖤💜

We’re thrilled to announce that Lwazi Zwane, Head Coach & Junior National coach, and Obinna Nnamani, U19 Junior National rower, have been selected to REPRESENT SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 at the 2025 World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Trakai, Lithuania! 🇱🇹 What seemed impossible for 13 years has been achieved by these two incredible Germiston High School Rowing Club members!
We’re also super proud of our brilliant Captain, Blessing Rambau, who’s been awarded the White Blazer – the highest school honour! Through his dedication and outstanding performance across 4 facets of school life: Academic, Sports, Culture, and Service.

These Seniors have led a new wave of young Germistonians to make their mark!

TWO, THREE...GERMISTON 🖤💜

14/05/2025

FULL CIRCLE MOMENT!

We’re beyond proud to celebrate our very own Obinna Nnamani on making it into the JUNIOR NATIONAL SQUAD!

And the celebrations don’t stop there! Huge congratulations to our MIC, Coach Lwazi Zwane, on being selected as a coach!

But what makes this moment even sweeter is seeing the full circle of mentorship come to life! Our former MIC and old boy, Lebohang Mashigo, who coached Coach Lwazi back in high school, has also been selected as a coach!

And now, Coach Lwazi has passed on the knowledge and skills to Obinna Nnamani! We couldn’t be prouder of our Germiston High School Rowing family!

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12/03/2025

29/01/2025

Well Done Team!

Congratulations to all the kids who participated in the VLC Sprints Nation Regatta on Sunday at Germiston Lake! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork shone through. A special shoutout to those who earned medals – you’ve made us incredibly proud! Keep striving for excellence and pushing the boundaries.

Let’s keep the momentum going for the next regatta!

Bronze Medalists 🥉:

Single Sculls Under 15 B
- Ayanda Ndlovu

Double Sculls Lightweight Men
- Bandile Ndlovu
- Nkateko Mongwana

Doubles Men’s B doubles
- Obbina Nnamani
- Mohau Mokhele

Silver medalists 🥈:

Single Scull Lightweight Mens

- Obinna Nnamani

Gold Medalist🥇;

Single Sculls Under 15 b:
- Mduduzi Mpalo

Quadruple Sculls Under 15 B
- Smelo Ngidi
- Mohau Maanela
- Ayanda Ndlovu
- Salakwande Mokalanyane
- Mohau Maanela
- Mduduzi Mpalo

Double Sculls Lightweight Men double
- Blessing Rambu
- Thokozani Ndlovu

Special announcement;

Germiston High School also brought home the Alan Francis Trophy for best Co-ed(combined)schools by accumulating the most number of points in the past weekend.

29/11/2024

Huge thanks to the incomparable for hosting us at the premiere of ‘The Most Beautiful Thing’! Your passion project is truly inspiring, showcasing the transformative power of rowing

25/11/2024

What an Unforgettable Weekend!

We were honored to host our esteemed guests from the United States, , , and , at our boat house. Their inspiring stories of perseverance and resilience left a lasting impact on us.

We deeply resonated with their experiences and the challenges they overcame. It was a privilege to share our space with them and create unforgettable memories.

A special thank you to the , , , and for making this experience possible.

Thank you for an amazing experience! ”

22/10/2024

-PLEASE VISIT THE LINK IN OUR BIO-

Story:

In 1934, Germiston High School Rowing Club (GHSRC) was born, and for 90 years, we’ve been fostering teamwork, discipline, and passion for rowing. This milestone year, we face an unprecedented challenge. Our primary funding source, school fees, has plummeted to a record low, threatening our very existence.

Despite this setback, we’re determined to celebrate our 90th year in style. We want to attend the prestigious Boat Race in Port Alfred, a tradition we’ve maintained since 2013, with only two exceptions. But with our approved budget slashed from R192,000 to R65,000, we’re already R12,000 over budget.

As a co-ed school, our costs are higher, but we wouldn’t trade our inclusive spirit for anything. We’ve always found a way to make it work, but this year, we need your help.

The Ask:

We’re not just rowing for ourselves; we’re rowing for our legacy. We’re rowing for the generations of rowers who came before us and those who’ll follow. We’re rowing to ensure our club reaches its 100th year in 2034, regardless of the school’s financial situation.

Objectives:

1. Raise funds for Boat 2024 and our 2024/25 rowing session.

2. Cover essential costs, including fuel for coaching and transportation to regattas.

3. Secure our club’s future beyond this season.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate to our campaign.

2. Share our story with your network.

3. Offer fundraising ideas or expertise.

4. Partner with us to ensure our club’s long-term sustainability.

Contact:

Coach Ricky Rikhotso: (+27) 068-746-8810

Let’s Row Together:

Join us in celebrating 90 years of Germiston High School Rowing Club’s excellence. Your support will help us overcome this challenging period and ensure our club’s continued success.

11/07/2024

The crew needs you!

Does your school support the journey to success?

Take the pledge and repost this on your school page:

https://werowsa.co.za

Our dedicated athletes are striving for excellence in rowing, and with your support, we can help them reach new heights.

Rowing South Africa needs our help! Despite the team’s skill and dedication, and committed investment from valued sponsors, the funding gap relative to international competitors threatens to hold Rowing South Africa back from reaching their full potential.

Germiston High School supports their journey to success!

🥇The goal for gold: 2024 Crew Support subscribers by Paris 2024.🥇

13/12/2022

Boat Race Squad 2022
A Big thank you to , dressing us up in kit got us looking good both off and on the water.

10/06/2022

Thank you to for blessing us with brand new ergo machines and GPS stroke coaches, which will play a huge role in developing and helping our Germiston High School rowers excell