On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of exports. Polo track record since 2019 The company’s plant in Kariega, which has been exporting vehicles since 1992 and manufacturing... Read more
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially taken over the local retail operations of the Ducati Brand in South Africa, effective 1 January 2025. Ducati was announced as the fourth brand in Volkswagen Group Africa’s brand portfolio in South Africa at the annual media event hosted in Kariega. The addition... Read more
Volkswagen Group Africa recognised as a top employer for 14th year in a row
Nelson Mandela BayVolkswagen 11/02/2025
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has again been honoured with the Top Employer certification. This results from continued pursuits to create a healthy working environment that fosters development and success for their people. VWGA has received this accolade every year since 2011 from the Top Employers Institute. Top Employers’s HR... Read more
Women leaders slowly emerging in predominantly male dominated sectors as SA marks Women’s Day
Nelson Mandela BayVolkswagen 09/08/2024
Capable female leaders are gradually emerging in previously male-dominated sectors in Nelson Mandela Bay, reaffirming women’s powerful strides in reengineering South Africa’s economic landscape over the decades. As the country commemorates National Women’s Day today (9 August 2024), these advancements highlight women’s significant progress and continue to drive to... Read more
Volkswagen clinched two awards at the recent Cannes Lions Awards – a Bronze award in the Outdoor category and a Silver award in the Industry Craft category for the Blind Spot campaign. With the support of creative agency Ogilvy South Africa (SA), the campaign submission was amongst 26,992 entries... Read more
Youth development and job creation are essential elements in fostering economic growth, social stability, and the overall well-being of society. Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been at the forefront of hosting candidates who have no work experience since the inception of the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme, which... Read more
Volkswagen, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, successfully concluded the VW Train 4 Life 2023 initiative in Thembisa, Gauteng. The VW Train 4 Life initiative is an education and sports programme which features an U15 girls’ soccer tournament and a comprehensive life skills programme designed to empower... Read more
The new Volkswagen Amarok will officially go on sale in South Africa on 18 March 2023. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold over 830 000 units of the first-generation Amarok globally. The outgoing Volkswagen Amarok was launched in South Africa in 2010 and has sold 42 450 units in the local... Read more
