“They Sound So Good”: St Stithians College Girls Enter 5FM’s War Cry Championship, SA Impressed
- The girls of St Stithians College took the internet by storm with a high-energy and vibey war cry performance that showcased their school spirit
- The clip was shared on TikTok, where viewers expressed awe and admiration for the learners’ creativity and coordination
- Social media users flooded the comments section with praise, with many noting that the performance set a new standard for school spirit across Mzansi
Source: TikTok
The learners of St Stithians College proved why they are among the elite when it comes to school pride, delivering a powerful performance that left onlookers mesmerised.
The clip was shared on the @5fm’s TikTok account on 6 April 2026, sparking a wave of excitement among viewers who loved the professional level of display.
The video captured the girls performing a modern, rhythmic war cry while dressed in a mix of traditional school uniforms. A few wore eye-catching white jumpsuits adorned with colourful paint. Adding to the unique vibe was a full all-girls band that provided the sound to the chant. The musical ensemble featured talented learners on the drums and saxophone.
Competing at the highest level
The highlight was seeing the Head of School, Ms Anné di Plessis, join in on the electric guitar to lead the learners. The local radio broadcaster's TikTok account @5fm noted that the Johannesburg school earned itself a spot as a top 10 finalist. The school is competing against many institutions in the all-girls, coed, and all-boys school categories. The school stands a chance to win R20,000 if their war cry is voted the best in Mzansi.
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Watch the TikTok video below:
SA applauds the vibey performance
The clip gained nearly 200K views and hundreds of comments in just hours after it was shared online. Many viewers were impressed that the school included the headmistress in the performance and praised them for their inclusivity. They said the act showed a wonderful sense of unity between staff members and learners. Others were simply obsessed with the aesthetic of the painted jumpsuits and the powerful sound of the brass instrument. One user claimed it was the best war cry of 2026 so far.
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User @tshego._.n said:
"I can’t wait to take my own girls to this school 😍."
User @tlotli shared:
"The head of school playing with them, wow🤩!"
User @ lilithas_spamm added:
"Shesh, they sound so good🤯."
User @ Kati commented:
"Wow, what a spectacular performance, ladies😍."
User @🐻🎀Always_Inga added
"Now I wanna move schools because it seems that your school is better than my school."
User @D said:
"Those girls in the jumpsuits are low-key cool @Bavani."
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