Pride and precision at marching and drill competition

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 months ago

Chairperson of the 2024 inter-schools’ marching and drill competition, Captain Cornelia Louw. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

SAPS’ Mitchells Plain, in conjunction with Midea Events and Promotions, hosted the highly anticipated 2024 inter-schools’ marching and drill competition at the Goodwood Sports Club, on Saturday, October 12.

Six schools from Cape Town and Gqeberha showcased their skills and teamwork in front of an entertained crowd.

Spine Road High and West End Primary schools were crowned winners of their respective divisions.

The competition also featured former overall winners Elsies River, several squads from the Eastern Cape, and various community cadet teams, all showcasing their skills and dedication.

Coach Rivaldo Williams with the young squad from Gelvandale High School from Gqeberha. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Security Consortium SA’s men of guard, on safety and patrol duty, from left, Andrew Van Der Vyfer, Kayd Bonhomme, Marius Nel and Michael Smith. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

High School section champ’s Spine Road High School getting ready for the competition. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

A band called DOT, the Defenders of Truth welcomed hundreds of spectators in attendance at the Goodwood Sports Club. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Shahiem Van Nelson on master of ceremonies duty in Goodwood. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Wavecrest’s captain, Hope Felix, bows her head in prayer alongside Imogen Franke in the first row, Imaan Adams in the middle and Zarah-Leigh on the far right row. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

SAPS’ Mitchell’s Plain station commander Brigadier Brian Muller giving a warm welcome. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

In an inspiring keynote address, Kader Muller motivated participants and attendees alike, emphasising the importance of community support for youth initiatives. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

SAPS Mitchell’s Plain organising committee, Moenieb Jacobs, Kader Miller, Camielah Jacobs, Deidre Petersen, Cornelia Louw, André Louw, Mornay Kleinhans.

J&A Sports Academy Community Cadets’ Logan Williams passionately singing the national anthem. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

The competition featured former overall winners Elsies River, several squads from the Eastern Cape, inlcuding Gelvandale High School from Gqeberha, and a variety of community cadet teams. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School squad members getting ready to showcase their skills at the Mitchell’s Plain Schools March and Drill, on Saturday, in Goodwood. Picture: Lonwabo Marele