{"id":3124,"date":"2025-06-05T17:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/?p=3124"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:30:45","slug":"wild-buggers-weekend-argus-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/wp\/wild-buggers-weekend-argus-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Buggers in the News: Our Cape Argus Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is not every day that you open the newspaper and see your favorite hobby taking up a full page! We are thrilled to announce that the <strong>Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club<\/strong> was recently featured in the <strong>Weekend Argus<\/strong>, highlighting our passion for air-cooled adventures and the unique community we\u2019ve built here in the Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extra! Extra! The Best Beach Buggy Club Hits the Headlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/42-cape-beach-buggy-tour-2025-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club featured in the Cape Argus newspaper\" class=\"wp-image-2767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/42-cape-beach-buggy-tour-2025-rotated.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/42-cape-beach-buggy-tour-2025-rotated-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a few shots at the watering hole before we roll on! Capturing the Cape Buggy Tour 2025 memories with these stunning buggies and even better vibes. Stay tuned for more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature article dived deep into what makes our club tick. From our regular coastal cruises to the technical &#8220;gees&#8221; involved in keeping these <strong>classic VWs<\/strong> on the road, the Argus captured the heart of the Wild Buggers perfectly, our president, Anton Kleyn, shared his story of how we became the <strong>beach buggy club Cape Town<\/strong> relies on for the best runs and community spirit. It\u2019s a proud moment for all our members who put so much time and love into their rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being recognized by a major publication like the Cape Argus shows that the <strong>beach buggy<\/strong> culture is alive and well. We aren&#8217;t just a group of enthusiasts; we are a growing <strong>Beach Buggy Club<\/strong> that values friendship, family, and the preservation of these iconic air-cooled machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read the Full Cape Argus Article Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the print edition, don\u2019t worry! You can still read all about our exploits and see why we were the talk of the town. Seeing our convoy of buggies and <strong>VW classics<\/strong> in professional print was a real highlight for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read the Story:<\/strong> You can find the full digital feature right here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/weekend-argus\/news\/2025-06-04-experience-the-charm-of-vintage-vw-buggies-with-the-wild-buggers-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cape Argus Article<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Fame \u2013 Become a Wild Bugger Today!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all this media attention, there has never been a better time to join the ranks. Whether you have a show-winning buggy or a project car that\u2019s still a work in progress, our <strong>Beach Buggy Club<\/strong> has a spot for you. We\u2019ve got plenty more adventures planned that are sure to be &#8220;headline-worthy!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss the Next Run:<\/strong> Want to be in the photos for our next big feature? Head over to our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\/next-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Next Event<\/a><\/strong> page and get your name on the list for our upcoming adventure! If you&#8217;ve got a <strong>classic VW Beetle<\/strong>, a Buggy, or a Baja, we&#8217;d love to have you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to find us:<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/wildbuggers.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wildbuggers.co.za<\/a><br>\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:anton@wildbuggers.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anton@wildbuggers.co.za<\/a><br>\ud83d\udcd8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/wildbuggers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook.com\/groups\/wildbuggers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you on the road \u2014 and keep it air-cooled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this article with our social media icons below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not every day that you open the newspaper and see your favorite hobby taking up a full page! 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