“We Need More Men Like You”: Teacher Leads Class in Anti-GBV Song in a Moving Viral Video

• Roland Archery, a KwaZulu-Natal teacher, used music to take a stand against gender-based violence inside his classroom
• The teacher led his class in singing "Yiyo Lengozi", an anti-GBV song calling on men to stand up against the killing of women
• Viewers across South Africa were deeply moved by his gesture, saying the country needs more teachers like him

A South African teacher named Roland Archery turned his classroom into a space for advocacy. He led his learners in a powerful rendition of "Yiyo Lengozi", an anti-GBV song that calls on men to rise against the killing of women, in a video shared on Facebook on 17 September 2026.

The clip carried a clear message stamped across it: "We must not be silent when innocent women's lives are being taken." Facebook user Roland Archery's vocal delivery was passionate and deliberate, his movement rhythmic as he guided the room through the song. His energy brought the class along with him, turning an ordinary school day into something far more meaningful.

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Music as a tool against GBV

Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa's most urgent social crises, and Archery's decision to address it through song struck a chord far beyond his classroom. By using music, he showed that education does not stop at textbooks. It can also shape values, challenge silence and inspire younger generations to speak out.

The video quickly spread online, with many viewers expressing that South Africa needs more educators willing to use their platform this way.

Watch Roland Archery lead his class in the anti-GBV song in the Facebook reel below:

South Africans react to the teacher's stand

Archery's classroom moment serves as a reminder that the fight against gender-based violence belongs to everyone, including those shaping the next generation. The response to Archery's video was overwhelmingly emotional and affirming:

@Kalambay Christopher Joshua said:

"My brother."

@Thabile Maphumulo wrote:

"We appreciate men like you."

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@Sandy Ramsook shared:

"Well done, Mr Archery 👋."

@Nale Ramatsilela added:

"Thank you for your support, my brother. We need more men like you 🙏🏾💜."

@NomthandazoThando said:

"Wow, this is beautiful and touching."

@NonhlanhlaLeeGasa wrote:

"Well appreciated, brother."

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Source: Briefly News