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#ForeverGolf

#NameThisGolf

We want to create the nickname for the new Golf with you

Reversing back to the Mk1, South Africa has taken the Golf and made it their own through Iconic nicknames. Each one with a unique story to tell – born in the hood and the burbs that have made these names live on since since. So, we made an 8-part docuseries for The People, by The People: Giving you the keys to #NameThisGolf.

Watch the #ForeverGolf docuseries here

  • PT 1

    PT. 1 – The Rabbit

    In a meet-up set up by Chico, an Mk1 driver since 1996, we learn how The Rabbit came into our country. Well, sort of. We unpack the love they have for The Icon at a carwash – a place where many of these nicknames are born. While the grootmans school the young ones, the new Golf makes an appearance. Watch as the gents experience it for the first time. 🔥😌

    Cast Members
    Poobalan "Chico" Naidoo
    Aadil Mahomed
    Connor Perreira
    David Smith
    Sabelo Nzabe
    Leaonard Vanzeeberg

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  • PT. 2 – i20-20

    In your hood you might call it the Jumbo, but in Gillean’s Kasi, they call it i20-20 – and personally, she calls it Vetkoek. With the new Golf learning different area codes, we met up for a nca braai in Eldo to learn where the Mk2 nicknames come from. While flipping chops, and chopping it up, the new Golf makes an appearance just in time. Watch as they experience it for the first time. 🔥😌

    Cast Members
    Gillean Lauren De Koker
    Sibonelo Blessing Sibisi
    Zachari Bongani Mahlangu
    Nardo Louwrens

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  • PT. 3 – The Vura

    One thing about the Vura? It has many nicknames from all over South Ah. In some hoods, you call it iPhupho Lethu (our dream), AKA Voroso ya R6, AKA Veronica With the 6 Kids, AKA Vur Vai, AKA Vaairus. It’s that “one day is one day” car, that young boys – now grown men – dreamed of owning. Watch as Lucky tells us when his love for the Mk3 began.

    Cast members
    Lucky Sipho Gule
    Irshaad Mc Donald

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  • PT. 4 – 32 Rand

    The Mk4 came along and despite how the R32 didn’t come into the country, South Africans began to nickname the car after it. And when the world saw the name of an engine, we saw a price tag – and called the Golf 4 32 Rand. Watch as how Darian speaks about his love for his whip and why he calls it The Black Sheep.

    Cast members
    Darian Williams
    Jarred Williams
    Jackie Williams
    Wayne Williams

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