“Originality”: Bloemfontein Learners Arrive on a Giant Tractor at Matric Dance

• A group of Grey College students from Bloemfontein made a grand entrance to their matric dance by arriving on a massive John Deere tractor
• The unique arrival method sparked conversations about originality and different approaches to matric dance traditions
• Social media users were impressed by the creative entrance, with the video gaining over 445,000 views and thousands of reactions from people who admired their approach

A group of Grey College students from Bloemfontein caused quite a stir when they decided to make their matric dance entrance one to remember.

Content creator @directedbyp shared the viral video on 31 August 2025, showing how five couples arrived at their school dance in the most unexpected way possible: on the back of a giant John Deere tractor-trailer.

The video shows the massive tractor slowly pulling into the school driveway with an open trailer carrying five beautifully dressed couples. The young ladies sat elegantly on chairs while their dates stood behind them, all dressed in stunning formal wear. As the tractor came to a stop, other students rushed to help put down stairs from the back of the trailer, allowing each couple to make their graceful exit.

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The clip quickly went viral, racking up over 445,000 views, 25,800 reactions, 1,400 comments, and 1,300 shares. @directedbyp captioned the post:

"The most Afrikaans thing I have seen all year! 😅 Originality."

What made this entrance so special wasn't just the novelty; it was the message behind it. Instead of hiring expensive cars or limousines like many students do, these five couples chose to use what they had available and made it work beautifully.

Mzansi reacts to tractor entrance

Social media users flooded the comments with their thoughts on the creative entrance:

@Gingergemmer gushed:

"Still remember the kid that was escorted by SAPS OFFICIAL VEHICLE 🚨.. I SALUTE THESE PARENTS!! HA🥰🥰🥰"

@Khutsong Kook Out wrote:

"Sometimes we must swallow our pride and learn wisdom from these people🤞"

@Inumbwa added:

"Free State moves differently! 😄"

@MindUntitled commented:

"Probably the most expensive ride there..."

@Marcia Goodchild noted:

"Lol... If people just knew the cost of that tractor and trailer..."

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@I'm the king observed:

"They can afford German wheels but chose to use tractors, look at us..."

@PeonyExperienced🖤 pointed out:

"Fact is, they didn't hire it to show off, they used something that they had already."

All about Grey College

According to Wikipedia, Grey College is a boys’ school in Bloemfontein that teaches in both English and Afrikaans. It was started back in 1855, making it one of the oldest schools north of the Orange River. The school is famous for its strong rugby tradition, proud old boys, and has even been ranked as the top high school in Africa.

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Other stories about matric dance moments

• Briefly News recently reported on a teacher who stunned everyone when she appeared at her school's matric dance looking absolutely gorgeous, but her reason for being there left people talking.
• A reality TV star's daughter made headlines for her matric dance look, but it was her mother's emotional reaction that had everyone reaching for tissues.
• A matriculant broke down her matric dance expenses in shocking detail, revealing a figure that had South Africans questioning everything about the tradition.

Source: Briefly News