“Oh, How I Wish”: SA Reacts to Cape Town Train Transformed Into Jazz Party in Viral Video

• A lively video showing a group singing and dancing to jazz music on a Cape Town train has captured the attention of Mzansi
• The infectious energy of the performance transformed an ordinary train ride into an unforgettable experience, lifting the mood of the entire carriage
• The clip has sparked curiosity and conversations about the origins of the performance, with many expressing interest in attending similar events and praising the city's rich musical culture

Bathong! A lively video featuring a group of men and women singing and dancing to jazz music on a Cape Town train has captured the attention of Mzansi.

The clip, which has been making the rounds on social media, shows passengers transforming an ordinary train ride into a moving concert, creating an atmosphere filled with joy, rhythm, and community spirit.

Cape Town Jazz train video has SA curious

In the video uploaded by @sonwa.shushubaby on TikTok, the group of young peeps can be seen standing in the aisle, clapping, swaying, and belting out jazz tunes while other passengers smile and record the moment on their phones. The infectious energy of the performance transformed an ordinary train ride into an unforgettable experience, lifting the mood of the entire carriage.

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While posting on TikTok, caption @sonwa.shushubaby expressed how he felt about the moment spent on the train by saying:

"It’s always fun hanging out with jazz friends. Thank you to Jazz in the native yards. #jazztok Bekumnandi."

Social media users were quick to share their thoughts, with many expressing curiosity about the origins of the performance and whether it was part of an organised event or an impromptu jam session. Some suggested that Cape Town’s rich musical culture and history of jazz could mean that this was a spontaneous expression of local talent, while others wondered if it was tied to a specific celebration or awareness campaign.

"How much are the tickets? This looks like so much fun?" One person commented.

Cape Town has long been known as a hub for jazz in South Africa, hosting annual festivals and nurturing world-class musicians. For many, the video released on 4 August 2025 served as a reminder of the city’s deep connection to the genre and the unifying power of music.

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Whether planned or purely spontaneous, the train performance left viewers smiling and sparked conversations about how music can bring people together in the most unexpected places.

Take a look at the wholesome video below:

SA shows interest in CPT train jazz moment

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the jazz moment that took place on the Cape Town train, saying:

Gugu said:

"Haibo, now we have to go down to Cape Town to attend this Jazz Train Festival.

Cuppilicious wrote:

"What happened to... Attention all metro rail customers, no eating or drinking on the train, because I see lots of drinking taking place."

PRASA Group shared:

"Fun was had! You had to be there!"

Anele Vezi replied:

"Please plug me in with the name of the song."

Ipeleng Dichabe stated:

"Oh, how I wish it were me."

FiddleTones replied:

"I love this!"

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Unathi commented:

"How come I don't know about this. I'm joining the next ride, ngekhe."

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Source: Briefly News