It was a thrilling day at DHL Stadium on February 8, as the highly anticipated 2025 MTBS Flashes and inter-school athletics competition unfolded.
The MTBS (Malan, Tygerberg, Bellville, Stellenberg) Flashes event, sponsored by STADIO, is the largest of its kind in South Africa, bringing together four powerhouse schools: D.F. Malan High School, Tygerberg High School, Bellville High School, and Stellenberg High School.
The day was divided into two electrifying parts: the spectacular Flashes (a high-energy war-cry competition) and the athletics showdown, where athletes go head-to-head in a fierce display of speed and skill.
The Flashes event itself is a spectacle of creative energies aligning to form a unison display, much like students creating a "human LCD screen" on the stadium's pavilion.
Through perfectly timed openings and closings of their school blazers, each learner acts as a "pixel" in a mesmerizing display of images and animations. A mix of war-cries and school anthems complete the picture.
Chris Vorster, CEO of STADIO, couldn’t have been more thrilled.
"MTBS Flashes is a highlight of the school calendar, and it's no wonder – the energy in the stadium is always off the charts. The creativity, the precision, the sheer spirit – it’s truly an experience.
“STADIO is honoured to be the main sponsor of the 2025 MTBS Flashes. This event reflects our core values of unity, competition, and youth empowerment – principles we stand by in shaping the futures of our students."
Hoërskool Stellenberg took home the top honours for both the Flashes and athletics competition. Meanwhile, Hoërskool D.F. Malan claimed the coveted Best Gees (Best Spirit) award, showing that school pride and enthusiasm are alive and well.
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