VW dealers invest over R100 million in facility upgrades
Lindsay Saker Fourways, NTT Volkswagen Potchefstroom, Volkswagen Highlands and Autohaus Centurion are the latest Volkswagen dealerships to undergo major facility upgrades in an attempt to invest and strengthen their offers to customers. “Volkswagen dealers are an integral part of our brand’s success; in 2021, the Volkswagen dealer network helped... Read more
VWSA make difference through show of hands
A group of over 120 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved ones came together this past Saturday to make a meaningful impact in the community of KwaNobuhle, through the company’s Show of Hands volunteer event. Shortly preceding Mandela Day, the volunteers gave their free time on... Read more
VWSA records best sales month since Oct’21
Volkswagen continues to be one of South Africa’s leading passenger car brands with 30 581 vehiclessold in the first six months of 2022. “Volkswagen Passenger Cars sold 28 015 vehicles from January to June while Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 2 566 units in the same period. This gives Volkswagen... Read more
VWSA welcomes 2022 YES trainees
For the fourth year in a row, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has created opportunities for unemployed youth through their participation in the national Youth Employment Service (YES) programme. The 2022 intake of YES trainees was welcomed at VWSA in phases at the start of July, following work readiness... Read more
VWSA launches Online Maths Initiative
Expanding their commitment to supporting strong education that empowers the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has launched the Volkswagen Online Maths initiative. This pilot project, developed in partnership with Tuta-Me (an online learning platform by Optimi Workplace) and Odin Education (an ed-tech solution developed by Jendamark), will offer... Read more
VWSA celebrates milestones on its literacy journey
Two significant projects by Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), both of which are aimed at ensuring functional literacy by the age of 10 for Kariega learners, reached milestones worth celebrating. VWSA’s partnership with the Nal’ibali National Reading Campaign has been running since 2012, making this the tenth anniversary of... Read more
VWSA produces its 1-millionth Polo for export
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and an ongoing semi-conductor shortage, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a momentous milestone when the plant in Kariega built its 1-millionth Polo for export. The plant has been building Polos since 1996 and began exporting Polo models in 2002. VWSA currently exports the Polo... Read more
VWSA celebrates milestones on literacy journey
Two significant projects by Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), both of which are aimed at ensuring functional literacy by the age of 10 for Kariega learners, reached milestones worth celebrating. VWSA’s partnership with the Nal’ibali National Reading Campaign has been running since 2012, making this the tenth anniversary of... Read more
Investment boost for EC
In welcoming the new investment into the Province announced at the South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg yesterday, Eastern Cape Premier Mr Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has commended 100% Black-owned Gqeberha based automotive company Africa Auto Group for injecting R550 million into the Province. “We appreciate the participation of black... Read more
VWSA named top employer for 11th consecutive year
In recognition of its dedication to providing an excellent and progressive work environment for all its employees, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been named as a Top Employer for 2022. This is the 11th consecutive year that VWSA has been awarded this accolade. The Top Employer title is... Read more
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