In Memoriam
Honour a departed alumnus by submitting their name for our Memorial Page. This tribute allows classmates and friends to celebrate their life and legacy. We extend our deepest condolences to you and their loved ones.
Our Dearly Departed
This living memorial honours the indelible mark our departed alumni have left on our community. Through their wisdom, achievements, and values, they continue to illuminate the path forward.
Bothepha Jacqueline Gaogakwe Phaka
Class of 1972
Bothepha Jacqueline Gaogakwe Phaka “nee Tawana” O tsene mo sekolong se sa Tshidi Barolong a dira mophato wa Form 1 go fitlha Marematlou. A ya go oketsa thuto ya gagwe kwa University of Turflop. Yare ka ngwaga wa 1976 a tla go dira jaaka morutabana wa setswana le Geography mo Barolong High School. Fa dingwaga diya a ya lefaphenng la kgaso ko Motsweding FM. O tlogetse lefatshe le le ka kwano ka ngwaga wa 2023 A moya wa gagwe o tswelela go robala ka kagiso.
Dorcas "Moeder" Mogoerane-Mongale
Class of 1976
The Alumni Association pays tribute to our courageous alumna and struggle stalwart, Dorcas “Moeder” Mogoerane-Mongale, who passed away in 2023. Born in Sophiatown on 24 October 1956, Moeder’s journey led her to Barolong High School in 1974, where her fearless spirit and leadership would leave an indelible mark.
As Head Prefect in 1976, Moeder played a pivotal role in mobilising during the Student Uprisings, standing firm against the oppressive apartheid regime.
Khwezi Zitha
Class of 1978
We pay tribute to Khwezi Zitha, born on 21 January 1961 in Makauspan, Mahikeng. After matriculating from Barolong High School in 1978, Khwezi earned a National Diploma in Mine Surveying, Mining, and Mineral Engineering.
His distinguished career spanned Harmony Gold, Qwest, Shaft Stukers, and DeBeers Group, where he served as a Project Surveyor.
Though he left us on 23 September 2020 after a courageous battle with COVID-19, his values of hard work, faith, and love for family continue to inspire. We remember his warmth, leadership, and unwavering spirit.
Kgopolo Felicity “Bonnie” Magashula
Class of 1970
Kgopolo Felicity “Bonnie” Magashula, born in 1951 in Kimberley, was a proud Barolong High School alumna and pioneering educator. She trained at Hebron College and taught at schools across Kimberley, Mafikeng, and Taung.
From 1986 to 2004, she was a specialist in early childhood education, training teachers in rural areas and presenting at national and international conferences, including in Namibia and the UK. From 2010, she worked as a curriculum and phase specialist, helping adapt national materials into Setswana.
She retired in 2012 and passed away in October 2021. She leaves behind children, grandchildren, and a lasting educational legacy.