Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has concluded 2024 on a high note by celebrating its all-time production record of 167,084 vehicles. This is the highest number of vehicles produced at the Kariega plant since the first Beetle rolled off the production line 73 years ago. The new production record surpasses... Read more
Welcoming 15 410 guests into their plant in Kariega, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted a vibrant and memorable Family Day on Saturday, 30 November. The event provided a unique opportunity for VWGA to show its heartfelt appreciation for the efforts and commitment of its workforce, which continues to drive... Read more
naamsa crowns excellence at SA Auto Week
Buffalo City MunicipalityIsuzu Motors South AfricaMercedes-Benz South AfricaNelson Mandela BayVWSA 22/10/2024
The naamsa Accelerator Awards, powered by WesBank, were a stunning apogee to the highly anticipated SA Auto Week 2024. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the evening of Friday, October 18, the awards ceremony brought together industry and government leaders, innovators, journalists, and key stakeholders... Read more
The Volkswagen Community Trust proudly announced the disbursement of R800 000 in funding to several registered non-profit organisations (NPOs). These NPOs cover a diverse range of initiatives, including youth development, sports, and social support programmes. Volkswagen Group Africa Corporate and Government Affairs Director Nonkqubela Maliza highlighted the Trust’s dedication... Read more
Volkswagen Group Africa’s employees show hands for charity
InvestmentNelson Mandela BayVWSA 24/07/2024
The clinic in Kabah, one of Kariega’s oldest townships known for its history of extreme poverty, has received a significant revamp thanks to the efforts of the Volkswagen Community Trust and the employees of Volkswagen Group Africa. Through the employee volunteer programme, Show of Hands, employees and their loved... Read more
Building upon the progress and mutual understanding achieved under the agreement signed in November 2023 – to work together to develop a feasibility study on a shared automotive painting facility within the East Port Said Industrial Zone in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ) in Cairo – Volkswagen... Read more
VWSA celebrates 35-year partnership with Wilderness Foundation Africa
Nelson Mandela BayVWSA 03/01/2024
Over 2,7 million kilometres were covered in the battle against rhino poaching, more than 67,000 vulnerable youths brought to experience nature and more than 500 households benefited from humanitarian relief. These are just some examples of the impact of Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) support for Wilderness Foundation Africa... Read more
Small and medium enterprises (SME) are described as the engine of an economy. According to the World Bank, SMEs represent 90% of businesses and account for more than 50% of employment worldwide. However, small businesses often encounter challenges which impede growth or fail due to the lack of business... Read more
Niels Wichmann has been appointed as the new Head of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand effective 1 August 2023. Wichmann replaces Steffen Knapp who has been appointed as the brand head of Volkswagen Taiwan. Wichmann, 51, joins Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) from Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg where he... Read more
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) closed off Mandela Month at the Edutak Pre-primary Training Centre in Pretoria last weekend. More than 120 Volkswagen employees and their loved ones volunteered to create a conducive training and learning environment for early childhood development educators. They were joined by Edutak staff and... Read more
