“You Can Count on Me”: Cape Town's Wynberg Boys’ Aura Charms Mzansi With New War Cry

• A TikTok content creator shared a video of Wynberg Boys' High School pupils performing their latest war cry, called You Can Count On Me, with instruments and synchronised chanting
• The Cape Town school has gained national attention for their viral war cries, previously attracting Springbok captain Siya Kolisi to participate in their famous HOYA chant
• South Africans flooded the comments section with praise for the boys, with many commenting on their swag and energy

Wynberg Boys' High School has once again captured South Africa's hearts with its latest war cry performance, which has got everyone talking. The Cape Town pupils were filmed doing their newest chant called You Can Count On Me, complete with instruments and their signature energy that's made them famous across the country.

Content creator @sawarcries_ posted the video on 22nd June with the caption:

"Wynberg boys taking home the triple crown today! 😍"

The video shows the talented young men starting with instrumental music before the camera pans to boys standing on bleachers and the ground. They begin with melodic verses in a sing-song voice before the entire group joins in with powerful chanting that shows why these boys have become internet sensations.

SA reacts to the latest performance

The latest war cry video went viral, receiving over 7000 reactions and had South Africans rushing to share their thoughts, with many praising the boys' incredible talent, energy and school spirit.

@mimi_okuhle gushed:

"This sounded even better in person😭‼️🔥You had to be there!"

@ur_coach_fav_8st wrote:

"Man🏉8️⃣ 💪🏽"

@mirko💙🤍

"The best fans👍"

@Precious Mogaswa added:

"It's the swag for me🥺"

@Valerie

"Love the energy."

@ACM

"@thebjornsmith, Jirre you flying, mb."

Springbok captain joins the magic

This isn't the first time Wynberg Boys have made headlines with their incredible war cries. Earlier this year, they managed to attract Springbok captain Siya Kolisi to their school, where he participated in their viral HOYA war cry. The collaboration came about when a Wynberg Old Boy working at MTN approached the school to create something special for the company's 30th anniversary while celebrating the Springboks.

Grade 11 pupil Leighton Mouton, who leads many of their war cries, described meeting the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain as the highlight of his year. After participating in the chant, Kolisi praised the boys, saying the vibe was "too much" and "lekker," wishing he could have played in such an atmosphere.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

Attending Wynberg Boys' High School in Cape Town

Wynberg Boys' High School, founded in 1841, is one of the oldest and respected all-boys schools in South Africa. Located in Cape Town’s southern suburbs, the school offers a comprehensive education for students from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Known for its academic excellence, Wynberg Boys’ High School emphasises holistic development, balancing academics with sports, culture and community service.

The school is renowned for its sporting achievements, particularly in rugby, cricket and hockey. It has state-of-the-art facilities like the Jacques Kallis Oval, named after the legendary cricketer and alumnus.

Culturally, the school offers a vibrant arts programme, including a jazz band, steel band and bagpipe band. Students are also encouraged to engage in community service, fostering leadership and responsibility.

Wynberg Boys' High maintains close ties with its sister school, Wynberg Girls' High, and continues to adapt to modern educational trends while preserving its rich traditions. The school fees for 2025 are R66,700 annually, with several payment options available, including termly or monthly plans. Boarding fees for Littlewood House are R73,000 per annum.

3 Other stories of viral school war cries

• Briefly News recently reported on a high school Zulu war cry that gave viewers goosebumps, but the unexpected reaction from one particular community member left everyone speechless.
• A group of schoolboys led a war cry that sparked nostalgia across South Africa, though what they revealed about the country's unity had people emotional for reasons nobody expected.
• A powerful night-time war cry at a South African school left Mzansi raving, but the secret behind their synchronised performance had social media users demanding answers.

Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News