It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Volchansky this morning at the age of 90.
A proud KES Old Boy from the class of 1951, he was a dedicated figure in Gauteng water polo and participated in 25 Masters tournaments.
He was honoured several times with the Paul Semple Walking Stick, awarded to the oldest player at Masters.
May he rest in peace.
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Mike Renwick on Sunday 2 March 2025.
Mike was a stalwart of Gauteng and Old Eds waterpolo where he left his indelible mark on many of the youngsters and team mates. His pep talks and encouragement to all helped many a player in their sporting career. He was a formidable centre forward at club, provincial and national level where he was a handful for the defenders. He won many a medal at the SA Masters Waterpolo tournaments over the years having played over 20 tournaments and being awarded his Yellow costume before retiring from the game.
His spirit and camaraderie around the pool will be missed by all who knew him.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
Border Barracudas lost a stalwart of their Masters side in a tragic vehicle accident on Saturday 8 February 2025. He was a tough player and his fellow Masters colleagues are truely saddened by his passing.
On behalf of all the Masters community, we express our deepest condolences to Ray’s family, colleagues and team mates.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
Until we meet again. Cheers
RIP Paul Martin.
Geriatric’s no 7
We will miss you, your character, your humour and laugh, whilst our opponents won’t miss your goal scoring ability.
Deepest condolences to Paul’s family and his Geriatrics team mates.
Roelof passed away after battling lymphoma for some time.
He was a stalwart of waterpolo up in Gateng and would always make an effort to play a game over the weekend. He will be missed.
RIV ou maat.
Good morning Farrell Family and friends of Hugh Farrell.
I am sorry to bring this news to you today after yesterdays update.
My father Hugh Kevin Farrell has passed away this morning.
His body could not cope with the pain and the operation was too much.
I am so grateful to all of you and your prayers and good wishes for my father.
He was a good man.
And now he is with God.
RIP Hugh.
Just had some really shocking news from Roy Hodgkinson.
Greg Brill died in his sleep last night (30 April 2023), suspected heart attack.
He did a 160km cycle and told his wife he had pains in his leg and was going to sleep it off.
Greg was a stalwart of the old Wanderers Waterpolo and was instrumental in keeping the side together during their days at Marist Inanda and most recently at Wahoo. He was always keen for a game and would give the forwards a hard time whilst defending with his long arms. As a keeper, I will miss his contribution to the game and keeping the “attackers” at bay.
He played his last Masters tournament with the Thirsty Lions in Durban in March 2023.
RIP Greg.
His memorial service and wake will be held at Bryanstan Country Club at 14h00 on Thursday 11 May.
Carl Dysan, a stalwart and long standing member of Northerns passed away 19 April 2023.
Condolences to Carl’s family, friends and fellow team mates.
RIP Carl.
Trevor Bawden, a long standing member of Easterns as a player and coach passed away 26 March 2023.
He will be sadly missed by all.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
