Goodyear to wrap up R1bn investment in E Cape plant this year: Goodyear South Africa (SA) will wrap up its R1-billion investment programme into its Uitenhage plant, in the Eastern Cape, by the end of the year, says group FD Manoel Almeida. The investment programme started in 2015. The aim of the programme is to ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Cops hunt for sports bar killer: We are investigating two cases of murder,” Beetge said. Funde, who was a second-year engineering student at … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Goodyear to wrap up R1bn investment in E Cape plant this year
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Montagu Pass – Leg Three of the Wrangler All-Terrain 4×4 Adventure
Just beyond Blanco we rode the Montagu Pass. We live in a stunning country. #GoodyearSA - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. The Outeniqua mountain range is named after the Khoisan word for "man laden with honey." A referral to the indigenous fynbos that attracts honey bees. Named after the Cape Colonial Secretary of the time, Sir John Montagu, the Montagu pass was built by Henry Fancourt White and opened in 1847. Declared a national … [Read more...] about Montagu Pass – Leg Three of the Wrangler All-Terrain 4×4 Adventure
Lunch at Salina’s Restaurant, Wilderness
Lunch at Salina's Restaurant in Wilderness. Testing all-terrain tyres with #GoodyearSA - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Leg Two of the Wrangler All-Terrain 4x4 Adventure proceeded from the Woodville Big Tree to Salina's Restaurant, Wilderness. The Wilderness lakes originated around 20 000 years ago and the area has been declared a RAMSAR site. The black water in the rivers and estuaries is as a result of the leaching of tannins from … [Read more...] about Lunch at Salina’s Restaurant, Wilderness
The Woodville Big Tree – George
The Woodville Big Tree during the #GoodyearSA all-terrain adventure in George. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. The first leg on the Wrangler All-Terrain 4x4 Adventure embarked from Herolds Bay, where the Oubaai Hotel is situated. Herolds Bay is named after the first Dutch Reformed Minister of George, Tobias Johannes Herold. The 40.5 kilometer route took us past the George Airport on the way to the Seven Passes road which was the main … [Read more...] about The Woodville Big Tree – George
Building Together for the Future
Goodyear South Africa held its annual Group Conference at the Boardwalk Hotel on February 8, 2017. In line with this year's conference theme, 'Building Together', teams had to plan, design and paint building blocks for children in the Nelson Mandela Bay community. The building blocks were packed in boxes which were also decorated signed by teams with inspirational messages for the children who will receive them. The boxes were handed over to Port Elizabeth Rotary Club president, Denise Pudney by … [Read more...] about Building Together for the Future
Goodyear Wrangler road trip review part 1: graaff reinet & nieu bethesda
Visit and explore Nieu-Bethesda accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Nieu-Bethesda selected video for you: 2016 Road Trip: graaff reinet & nieu bethesda, only on Africa Sideways. Big Six sets out on another 4000km adventure, this time testing the new Goodyear wranglers with Kevlar sidewalls on his xtrail. From Cape Town to graaff reinet & nieu bethesda and then up through the Golden Gate into the Free State, … [Read more...] about Goodyear Wrangler road trip review part 1: graaff reinet & nieu bethesda
Three consecutive years of excellence
Goodyear South Africa says that it is proud to announce that on October 13, it was awarded the Top Employers South Africa 2017 certification. The Top Employers Institute officially certified Goodyear for its exceptional employee offerings for three consecutive years. The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world, those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the … [Read more...] about Three consecutive years of excellence
Top 50 award for Uitenhage based manufacturer
Goodyear South Africa has been recognised by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) as one of the Top 50 companies in the region at an award ceremony on March 3, 2016. The Municipality recognised and honoured top Nelson Mandela Bay based companies for their confidence in the region, their commitment and contribution to job creation and sustainability, economic growth, increase in exports, investments and expansions. Receiving the award on behalf of Goodyear South Africa was Manoel … [Read more...] about Top 50 award for Uitenhage based manufacturer
Keeping anti-poaching vehicles on track
Goodyear Wranglers are the tyre of choice for rangers on the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative team. This is the fourth year that the tyre manufacturer is sponsoring the rugged, all terrain 4x4 tyres to help give the anti-poaching teams an advantage when patrolling the country's nature reserves. "The rangers made a specific request to have Goodyear Wranglers fitted to the vehicles," says Wilderness Foundation's chief operations officer, Matthew Norval. "This is the fourth year that … [Read more...] about Keeping anti-poaching vehicles on track
Maybach Sports Tyres from Uitenhage
Port Elizabeth - Goodyear recently announced a technologically advanced tyre fitment to the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class moulds the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach. Some features distinguish these vehicles from production models including lavishly designed, prestigious interiors. The exclusive design of this vehicle requires a technologically advanced tyre to enhance the already smooth and enjoyable ride. The vehicle is … [Read more...] about Maybach Sports Tyres from Uitenhage
Uitenhage Companies third consecutive wellness award
Because, we care! Goodyear South Africa celebrated being awarded first place for Health and Wellness in the medium business category, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Wellness Awards held on Friday, 23 October 2015. Goodyear has focused on creating a Culture of Health for its associates in order to sustain a healthy, engaged and productive workforce. The efforts to improve health and wellness over the past 12 months included initiatives such as a Wellness day where all associates … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Companies third consecutive wellness award
Uitenhage manufacturer gains second SA Top Employer award
Two years running - Goodyear South Africa (Pty) Ltd announced that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings for two consecutive years. The Top Employers Institute globally certifies excellence in the conditions that employers create for their people. It has just announced the results of this year's research into the employee conditions of significant employers in South Africa. "We are delighted to be officially recognised as a … [Read more...] about Uitenhage manufacturer gains second SA Top Employer award
Goodyear South Africa to invest R670 million in Uitenhage Factory
Goodyear South Africa today announced it will invest ZAR670 million to increase production of high-value-added (HVA) consumer tyres at its Uitenhage manufacturing plant to drive profitable growth and meet market demands. The investment plan would see the introduction of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology for the plant and will enable Goodyear to meet the strong and growing market demand for HVA consumer tyres in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa. The tyre market in South Africa and … [Read more...] about Goodyear South Africa to invest R670 million in Uitenhage Factory
Year in the Wild Adventurer enjoys lunch in Uitenhage
What started out as a planned 'Year in the Wild', generating publicity for 31 special nature reserves, has stretched to a potentially unlimited project for photojournalist and conservationist Scott Ramsay, as more parks and reserves in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa request his attention and documentary skills. Ramsay visited the Goodyear plant in Uitenhage last week, to thank his proud co-sponsor and share his travel stories with some of the tyre manufacturer's employees. Two of … [Read more...] about Year in the Wild Adventurer enjoys lunch in Uitenhage
Wheels of Commerce Oiled with a Birthday Song
In celebration of Madiba's 94th birthday the Uitenhage based Goodyear tyre factory stopped production where possible early this morning, to enable its employees to sing happy birthday to Nelson Mandela. "About 250 people volunteered and sang out loud, which created a wonderful atmosphere at the plant. Goodyear donated R10 for every person who sang to the Steven Nkomo School in Kwanobuhle" said Lize Hayward (Goodyear Group Brand Communications Manager). "The company then transported three … [Read more...] about Wheels of Commerce Oiled with a Birthday Song
