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How About a Volkswagen Boerewors?

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Confession - it was only through a mention in the Daily Maverick newsletter that I discovered THIS: Volkswagen currywurst is a brand of sausage made by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 at the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant - and sold in restaurants in its six German factories as well as in supermarkets and at football stadiums - and given to Volkswagen customers. The sausage is branded as a Volkswagen Originalteil "Volkswagen Original Part" under part number 199 398 500 A. The … [Read more...] about How About a Volkswagen Boerewors?

Committed to youth empowerment

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Kariega – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) regards youth empowerment as a key imperative in building a sustainable future. Russell Coleman, VWSA Human Resources Director, said the company understands the challenges which the South African youth are facing and is committed to develop youth and provide them with skills that improve their employability. “I believe if youth is given the opportunity in an environment where they can thrive, they gain confidence to reach success anywhere. It is … [Read more...] about Committed to youth empowerment

The Three R’s

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KARIEGA – Reduce, reuse and recycle. This is the message Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) continues to reiterate in an effort to beat plastic pollution. Plastic pollution in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro where the Volkswagen Kariega manufacturing plant is based has become a major concern. “I have noticed the increase in land pollution in most parts of the Metro every day when I travel from home to our plant in Kariega. This is extremely worrying as we know land pollution often ends up in … [Read more...] about The Three R’s

Our Africa, Our Future

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KARIEGA – “Our Africa, Our Future.” This is the slogan under which the African Union commemorates its 60th anniversary on Africa Day this year. This slogan resonates strongly with Volkswagen as the company continues to grow its presence on the continent. Earlier this year, Volkswagen took over the responsibilities of the assembly facility in Ghana from its licensed importer, Universal Motors Limited. Ghana is the fourth Volkswagen assembly location in Sub-Saharan Africa after Kenya, Rwanda … [Read more...] about Our Africa, Our Future

Uitenhage News: New Polo to continue sales success for the Volkswagen brand

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New Polo to continue sales success for the Volkswagen brand: Production of the new Polo has commenced at Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Kariega (formerly known as Uitenhage). The Volkswagen manufacturing plant is currently operating on a three-shift ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. New Volkswagen Polo: Coming to SA in early 2022: Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the restyled 6th-generation Volkswagen Polo… The update to the Wolfsburg-based brand’s popular compact ... Source: … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: New Polo to continue sales success for the Volkswagen brand

Kariega News: Volkswagen SA opens Covid-19 vaccination centre in Eastern Cape

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Volkswagen SA opens Covid-19 vaccination centre in Eastern Cape: Volkswagen Group SA (VWSA) in Kariega has opened its Covid-19 vaccination centre, which saw more than 400 employees receive their jabs in the first week. The centre, which was set up at the VW ... Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Kariega News: Volkswagen SA opens Covid-19 vaccination centre in Eastern Cape

Uitenhage News: Volkswagen SA sells 6 824 more vehicles in H1 than in same period last year

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Volkswagen SA sells 6 824 more vehicles in H1 than in same period last year: Volkswagen South Africa sold 32 603 vehicles in the first half of the year – 6 824 more than in the same period last year. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has sold 29 772 units to date this year, ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Disgruntled residents torch truck on R75: Police in Kwadwesi in Gqeberha are investigating a case of malicious damage to property after a truck was torched on the R75. Source: … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Volkswagen SA sells 6 824 more vehicles in H1 than in same period last year

Kariega News: Volkswagen SA sees recovery in first half of the year

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Volkswagen SA sees recovery in first half of the year: Volkswagen South Africa sold 32 603 vehicles in the first half of the year – 6 824 more than the same period last year. The Volkswagen passenger car brand sold 29 772 units to date this year, while ... Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. Nelson Mandela Bay records 949 new active Covid cases: With the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic sinking its teeth into every corner of the Eastern Cape, the Nelson Mandela Bay metro has reported 949 new … [Read more...] about Kariega News: Volkswagen SA sees recovery in first half of the year

Racing returns to the home of Volkswagen – Gqeberha in the News

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Racing returns to the home of Volkswagen: The circuit is not far from where Volkswagen produces several thousands of vehicles each month so this round could be considered a home race for the motoring giant. “We are big supporters of circuit ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Win with Makro: Algoa FM is an adult, contemporary radio station broadcasting on between 94 to 97 FM Stereo in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. MTN completes cable project … [Read more...] about Racing returns to the home of Volkswagen – Gqeberha in the News