Cape Town, 28 September 2026. A television story showing a police van transporting young golfers to the

course struck a chord with a Cape Town-based Hyundai Dealer Principal, resulting in the dealership getting

involved in solving the youngsters’ transport challenge.

Hyundai Plumstead Dealer Principal, Junaid Daniels said the television report immediately resonated with

him since Hyundai operates in the mobility business. He then contacted Jehad Kasu, founder of the

Mitchells Plain Golf Foundation and that conversation resulted in the usage of Hyundai STARIA.

“I immediately thought, if transport is one of the barriers preventing growth and success of these young

golfers from pursuing their talents, then this is something we can help address. Mobility should never be

the reason a young person cannot pursue their sporting talent.”

What makes the Foundation particularly distinctive is that it has built its programme without the traditional

infrastructure. It operates without its own golf course or clubhouse, using available open spaces for

practice and working with established golf clubs to provide access to proper coaching and competition. 

“We started the programme to give young people in high-risk communities an alternative sport that

ordinarily does not resonate with a township. A sport that could positively occupy their time,” stated Kasu. 

“Hyundai’s partnership means more to us. When people see our Hyundai-branded vehicle at a traffic light 

or in traffic, we receive enthusiastic thumbs ups from passersby. Hyundai is not just transporting these 

youngsters but moving an entire community into spaces they have never imagined to be at.”

The Foundation’s success is evident as it now has 25 young golfers between the ages of 5 and 18, with

one graduate progressing to play for Western Province, others are members of the Rondebosch Golf Club.

Morné Thomas, aged 16 said Hyundai’s sponsorship has made travelling to tournaments a more

comfortable and dignified experience, particularly when competing at prestigious golf courses. 

“It is really nice to have this Hyundai STARIA because when we go to the very fancy golf courses, then we

do not feel bad because we came in a taxi or a police van like we used to.”

Meanwhile, 13-year-old Zayaan Samuels said the vehicle has also brought a sense of pride, allowing her to

arrive at practices and tournaments in a way that reflects her growing journey in the sport. 

“I feel very proud to be fetched in this nice bus because when my neighbours see it come fetch me for

practice. Then they think I am very cool to be playing golf and to be fetched in such a fancy car.”

Ends.

For more information, please contact:

Zweli Mnisi

Group General Manager: Corporate Communications at Hyundai Automotive South Africa

Mobile: 071 702 7571

E-mail: [email protected]