Centurion man has the biggest Coca-Cola collection in the country

Centurion man has the biggest Coca-Cola collection in the country

The Scenic Drive listeners also shared their collections with the team. From Céline Dion to the Smurfs - they collect anything and everything they love.  

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At the beginning of the year, Justuis Pieterse Manefelt (36) shared his love for Barbie dolls. 

Manefelt, who has a 10-year-old daughter, is also the proud father of over 1,500 Barbie dolls. The collection is worth over R1,5-million.

READ: Cape Town man has a collection of over 1,500 Barbie dolls

According to Manefelt, his daughter is not so much into Barbies anymore, but she used to play with certain Barbie dolls when she was younger. 

After Manefelt's interview with the team, we came to the realisation that we have more collectors. We decided to share their collections with you. 

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Hendrik Botha, known as 'Oupa Coke' started his collection in 1995, after installing a bar at his home. 'Oupa Coke' has the biggest collection of Coca-Cola cans and merchandise in South Africa.

His wife Rykie, also collects and helps with the collection. In their previous home, the collection was part of the house. Since moving, they’ve built an annexe to store his collection.

"I collect anything with a Coca-Cola logo on. There is still a lot of things I want to collect."

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'Oupa Coke' mentioned that he still needs a Coco-Cola golf ball. Philicity Reeken gave him a surprise of a lifetime!

Here are more collections collected by our listeners: 
Martin Serfontein from Cape Town has been collecting Celiné Dion albums since 1993.
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Riaan Lottering from Springs collects 'Back To The Future' memorabilia.
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Jantjie Bessenger from Phalaborwa collects caps - and has over 700 caps.
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Kim Meyer from Benoni has over 300 tea pots.
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Louisa Olivier frim Roodepoorts collects vintage cameras - and has over 70.
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Truida Jordaan from Lydenburg collects Smurf characters.
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