
VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer – The entire production coming out of the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage represents 0.15% of the total number of vehicles built by Volkswagen Worldwide. Contrast that with the R6.1 Billion (up from R4.5 Billion initially announced) recently invested in the Uitenhage plant. #investment #vwsa #uitenhage #volkswagen – Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.
In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
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