Drakensberg Boys Choir - South African National Anthem

Adopted in 1997, South Africa's national anthem reflects Nelson Mandela's desire to unite all of our people. It combines "Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika" (Lord, Bless Africa), the official anthem of the African National Congress, with "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (The Call of South Africa), the country’s national anthem before democracy.

With lyrics in isiXhosa, isiZulu, seSotho, Afrikaans and English, the anthem is the only neo-modal anthem in the world, as it ends in a different key from the one in which it starts.

The only new words are the English lyrics which encourage us to strive for unity and freedom in our country.

Filmed on location at The Drakensberg Boys Choir School in Champagne Valley, Drakensberg.

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[IOSALive]

Drakensberg Boys Choir, This is great! I liked it and subscribed!

[jadeanframe]

My Brother is head boy of this school Kayden Mulder

[sharu]

Oh my gosh. So beautiful. When the choir started singing it sent a chill down my spine.i just love the South African national anthem. Much love from 🇰🇪.

[officialDevonKimoja]

Beautiful anthem of South Africa this is my 2nd favorite Anthem, I love it 🇿🇦 from Barbados!

[VuisBoep]

Excellent performance. This choir school is a true South African gem

[heatherkuypers]

God bless South Africa
Nkosi sikilel' iAfrika
God seën ons land
On this election day 30 years after our first democratic elections in SA it could not be more important for our Anthem to be sung out over our precious land.
Thank you Drakies for this beautiful rendition. You, the youth, are our hope for our future, our National Treasure. Music is the ministry of the choir and it is what brings our rainbow nation of people together in such a beautiful way. We are so privileged to have this magnificent multi lingual anthem that speaks to every SA heart.
Today I am #proudlysouthafrican

[sibisisipho]

I'm actually going to audition there on the 1st of August 😊

[jonathanstiglingh]

Well performed boys. Truly a South African Gem.

[RyanMarkSmith]

A magnificent rendition of our 🇿🇦 anthem! Goosebump stuff!! Well done Drakies

[larryjw]

Can't wait. The Drakies never disappoint with their phenomenal voices

[languagemoodenglishclub]

It's so good to see your familiar faces; I was at your concert in Mauritius! You are Voices of Light - bringing Light to people's hearts! Blessings to you all

[Hanlie-ojhv]

It was INSTANT! Eyes welled up with tears. So beautiful!!

[rossitherhodie]

Good to see proper Choir music again. Old Boy 1969-1973. Did this with the Maritzberg Philo Ochestra and made the record.

[NeriahB]

Absolutely beautiful voices.They sing with passion.. Proud of you all ❤

[sibisisipho]

I'm actually going to audition there on the 1st of August 😊

[kumbeetjirimuje]

The Afrikaans part really comes in ‘uit die blou’ 😂

[nikilandella]

My sons. I've never given birth but these are my sons. <3

[garrethtrent]

Love this version! Absolutely beautiful! Well done boys!

[PistolPete]

I get goosebumps listening to that amazing rendition from my old school. Love that anthem, love those mountains!

[sibisisipho]

I'm actually going to audition there on the 1st of August