WATCH: St Dom’s drummies come out on top at provincial contest

The provincial contest attracted hundreds of supporters who came to cheer their favourite teams on.

April 16, 2025

Fanie Mthupha 1 minute read

The outstanding performance by the St Dom’s drummies opened the doors for both the junior and senior teams to represent Gauteng at the national championships.

St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls teams once again defended their title when they clinched top spots at the Knight of Champions Majorette and Cheerleading provincial competition.

The colourful day-long of fierce competition, hosted by the Gauteng Majorette and Cheerleading Association (GMCA), was held at St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls on April 12.

The excitement was palpable as the teams vied for the top spots in the prestigious provincial championships.

The highly talented contenders from various schools in the province mesmerised the crowds as they battled out for the Knight of Champions top spots.
Ultimatley, the St Dominic’s primary school and senior school teams won the overall competition.
“We are thrilled to announce that both our junior school and senior school teams won the overall competition. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement,” said St Dominic’s marketing manager Sharon Antonizzi.

Drum majorettes from St Dominic’s excelled when they claimed first place positions during the Knight of Champions Majorette and Cheerleading provincial competition.

“A special mention to our coaches Alisha Venter, Matthew Higgs, Natalie Brink, Zoe Pretorius, and Rabi Mobeng. Our team leaders Elizabeth Chimedza (senior school small and large drill), Aphiwe Ngcobo (primary school small drill) and Gianna Bussack (primary school large drill)| excelled.
“Well done to all participating teams from Gauteng. It was an exciting day, and we are grateful for the enthusiasm and sportsmanship displayed.”

Superb performances by the St Dom drummies at the provincial majorette championships held in Boksburg.

The winning teams now represent the province in the national championships to be held in the Western Cape in July.
The previous year national competition was held in Cape Town, where the St Doms seniors were crowed South African champions while the juniors came second.
The competition is dedicated to the renowned adjudicator, the late Norman Knight, who was a previous adjudicator of drum majorettes.