- Northwood School principal Dr Shaw shaved his head at a school assembly in Durban North on Monday, 19 October 2026, after 300 boys took part in a cancer awareness initiative
- Head Prefect Nala Shabangu used clippers to shave the principal’s head and also shaved his own hair in a show of solidarity
- The moment, shared on the school’s Facebook page, drew praise from South Africans who applauded the school’s commitment to cancer awareness and community spirit
A school principal in Durban, South Africa, has honoured a promise to his students by shaving his head after 300 boys participated in a cancer awareness campaign.
Source: Facebook
Dr Shaw, principal of Northwood School in Durban North, followed through on the pledge during the school’s Monday assembly on 19 October 2026, after students met the challenge he had set as part of the annual Real Life Knights Cancer Drive.
The agreement was straightforward: if 300 boys from the school’s Squires and Knights programme agreed to have their hair shaved for the Friday cancer awareness drive, Dr Shaw would shave his own head at the next assembly.
The boys met the target, and the principal kept his word as reported by Briefly News.
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Principal shaves his head in front of students
Footage shared on Northwood School’s Facebook page on 19 October shows Dr Shaw seated on the school sports field as uniformed students watched from the stands.
Head Prefect Nala Shabangu took the clippers and shaved the principal’s head completely bald as students clapped and cheered.
Nala also had his own head shaved during the occasion, reinforcing the message of solidarity behind the initiative.
The school described the moment as:
"a brilliant moment of school spirit, leadership and solidarity, all in support of a cause that matters,"
The post ended with a message inspired by the school’s motto: "Real Men. Real Knights. Real Impact."
The initiative formed part of the school’s annual Real Life Knights Cancer Drive, which brought students together to support cancer awareness.
See the moment below:
Netizens praise the school’s cancer initiative
The video attracted positive reactions from South Africans, with many praising Dr Shaw for leading by example and honouring his commitment to the students.
@Rayne Dancaster commented: "Great support for cancer. Well done to all the boys and Mr Shaw."
@Karen Torgius shared: "Very touching and honourable gesture from everyone involved at Northwood."
@Nonhlanhla Dube said: "I salute you Dr Shaw and Mr Nala."
@Wendy Cornell wrote: "Well done Northwood, what a brilliant initiative, and one of togetherness!"
The reactions highlighted the appreciation many viewers expressed for the students and school leadership, whose participation turned a promise into a public show of support for cancer awareness.
Teen’s friends shave heads to support cancer fight
TUKO.co.ke reported that a teenager battling cancer was moved to tears when her friends surprised her by shaving their heads in solidarity.
The group visited her home after she lost her hair during her cancer journey.
A video of the emotional reunion shared by Good News Movement attracted supportive reactions from social media users.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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