“A Proud Mama and Her Cubs”: Beloved Security Guard Leads Northwood School War Cry

Published 20 Apr 2026 at 11:14 AM

by Tendani Mungoni

3 min read

Northwood School security guard Anathi stole the spotlight at the derby with a powerful, spirited war cry that fired up the crowd and students alike
Her infectious energy matched the school’s momentum, as Northwood went on to secure an epic victory over its opponents
Social media users have praised Anathi’s impact beyond the field, highlighting her meaningful personal interactions with everyone she comes across

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Northwood security guard leads students in a war cry — Anathi led the boys as they did their war cry. Image: @nwoodschool
Source: Instagram

A female security guard at Northwood School led the boys in a spirited war cry, showing them exactly how it’s done, before the school claimed the victory. The Instagram video, posted on 19 April 2026 on @nwoodschool, captured everyone's attention as students fed off her energy and followed her lead.

The moment took place during a derby at Northwood High School, where Anathi, a gate security guard at the institution, joined the mascot to hype up the crowd. She lifted the atmosphere and united the students in the moment.

The energetic war cry matched the outcome on the field

The power on the stands was just a foreshadowing of the victory that was about to take place on the field as Northwood delivered a heroic, against-the-odds victory against their opponents, Durban High School, with a 17–14 win. According to SuperSport School News, the win comes after years of falling short, as the team and its supporters rose to the occasion.

Watch the Instagram video below:

SA praised her influence beyond the field

Anathi’s impact extends beyond the moment, with overwhelmingly positive comments about her warm personality beyond the field. Many were in awe of her enthusiasm and strong connection with students, while others highlighted their personal interactions with Anathi, describing her as caring and dedicated. Overall, the sentiment on @nwoodschool’s page celebrated her authentic spirit and lasting influence.

This is what SA had to say:

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