Kariega – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) embraces diversity by promoting the inclusion of women in an industry which was historically male dominated. In the past women have faced barriers and stereotypes that hindered their full potential especially in science, technology and engineering disciplines. However, as awareness and efforts to promote gender equality have grown, the automotive sector has experienced growth in women occupying previously male dominated roles. Russell … [Read more...] about Diversity And Inclusion Is A Central Foundation Of This Company
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Youth development is imperative in our developing economy
Kariega – Youth development and job creation are essential elements in fostering economic growth, social stability, and the overall wellbeing of a 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 was initiated by the government in 2018 in response to the high levels of youth unemployment. This month (July), VWSA welcomed 209 new candidates who … [Read more...] about Youth development is imperative in our developing economy
VWSA provides over 34 000 meals to communities in need – Gqeberha in the News
VWSA provides over 34 000 meals to communities in need: IN a bid to alleviate the hardships felt by community members in Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has partnered with Rise Against Hunger to provide over 34 000 meals for needy ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Gqeberha man gets 25 years for rape of young girls: A Gqerberha man has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in jail for raping girls between the ages of seven and 12. Source: "Gqeberha" - … [Read more...] about VWSA provides over 34 000 meals to communities in need – Gqeberha in the News
Kariega News: VWSA installs 30 water tanks at schools in the Eastern Cape
VWSA installs 30 water tanks at schools in the Eastern Cape: VW South Africa has partnered with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, for its Adopt-a-School programme, which has led to VWSA installing 30 water tanks at 15 schools. Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Kariega News: VWSA installs 30 water tanks at schools in the Eastern Cape
Kariega News: VWSA supports local literacy teaching
VWSA supports local literacy teaching: THROUGH Volkswagen Group South Africa’s ongoing partnership with the local education sector, a group of 10 teachers from Kariega have become the first graduates of a new university course aimed at imp ... Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. Police appeal for help in finding missing Eastern Cape teen: Kariega police are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of a missing 15-year-old girl to come forward urgently. Source: "Kariega" - … [Read more...] about Kariega News: VWSA supports local literacy teaching
State Of The Province Address Good News For Automotive Sector
Premier of the Eastern Cape Lubabalo Mabuyane's state of the Province address on February 23 is a balanced attempt in addressing the challenges of the Eastern Cape province, however the AIDC would have liked more details on how the OEMs will be supported by the Provincial Government. Commenting on the address, AIDC EC CEO Thabo Shenxane, said the Premier had both acknowledged the importance of the sector and highlighted initiatives which would entrench the Eastern Cape as the hub of … [Read more...] about State Of The Province Address Good News For Automotive Sector
Uitenhage News: VWSA apprentice in global top 50
VWSA apprentice in global top 50: Kobo, who works for the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, is among only 50 young men and women worldwide to receive the Best Apprentice accolade, which recognises ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Police seek next of kin of two unidentified persons: Detectives at SAPS Uitenhage is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin of two unidentified persons. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA apprentice in global top 50
Uitenhage News: Numsa threatens legal action after VWSA dismissed 14 shop stewards in Uitenhage
Numsa threatens legal action after VWSA dismissed 14 shop stewards in Uitenhage: The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) threatened legal action after vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen South Africa, dismissed 14 shop stewards at its Uitenhage plant in the Easter ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Blind Pensioner Left in the Rain Without Answers Outside Sassa Office: Thozama Bitterhout (Right) from KwaNobuhle accompanied by her relative Nomzi Gaba outside … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Numsa threatens legal action after VWSA dismissed 14 shop stewards in Uitenhage
Uitenhage News: VWSA celebrates more than four-million vehicles manufactured in Uitenhage
VWSA celebrates more than four-million vehicles manufactured in Uitenhage: Volkswagen Group SA (VWSA) is celebrating a momentous milestone with more than four-million cars having been manufactured at its Uitenhage plant. In a statement on Monday, VW said the first of ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. VWSA celebrates over 4 million vehicles manufactured in Uitenhage: MOTORING NEWS - (VWSA) has celebrated a momentous milestone with over 4 million vehicles having been manufactured at its … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA celebrates more than four-million vehicles manufactured in Uitenhage
VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility – Port Elizabeth Business News
VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility: Hailed as a new benchmark in public-private partnerships to fight COVID-19, Eastern Cape government and Volkswagen SA open new testing lab. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. ‘Beet the taxman’: Fraud-accused fruit and veg grocers in court: A father and son duo have been implicated in a long-standing fraud case involving their fruit and vegetable business between 2012 and 2016. Source: "Port Elizabeth" … [Read more...] about VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility – Port Elizabeth Business News
Seven Times in a Row
VWSA wins the SJM Flex Environment Award for the seventh time Uitenhage – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) was honoured for their continuous efforts to protect the environment at the 2020 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards. The virtual awards ceremony was held on Friday 14 August to give recognition to the province’s leading exporters. VWSA walked away with the SJM Flex Environmental award, which is awarded in recognition of ISO 14001-accredited exporters who pursue excellence in … [Read more...] about Seven Times in a Row
VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility – Port Elizabeth Business News
VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility: Hailed as a new benchmark in public-private partnerships to fight COVID-19, Eastern Cape government and Volkswagen SA open new testing lab. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Malawian national who duped PE teacher out of pension money to be sentenced this month: Hawks in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the conviction handed down to a Malawian national scam artist. Kasenjera Bashir was on Wednesday found … [Read more...] about VWSA walks the torque, backs up hospital initiative with testing facility – Port Elizabeth Business News
R4 million VWSA donation pushes EC lab testing rate up to 3,000 a day – Port Elizabeth in the News
R4 million VWSA donation pushes EC lab testing rate up to 3,000 a day: The National Health Laboratory Service in Port Elizabeth can now test up to 3,000 specimens for Covid-19 a day, thanks to a R4m injection by Volkswagen South Africa ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Public Protector's office inspects EC hospitals: Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has taken a tour of the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital, where she encountered some unhappy healthcare workers. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - … [Read more...] about R4 million VWSA donation pushes EC lab testing rate up to 3,000 a day – Port Elizabeth in the News
Inside Port Elizabeth’s COVID-19 Testing Facility
https://youtu.be/6SlDGawcEi8 After the handover of R10 Million of Coronavirus PPE Equipment to the National Health Laboratory Services in Buckingham Road, Port Elizabeth selected people were allowed a quick tour of the facility where testing takes place. See: http://mype.co.za/new/protective-equipment-handed-over-to-department-of-health-for-frontline-workers-at-hospitals-and-clinics/137217/2020/08/ for more info. The VWSA driven donation included: 50 000 N95 personalised masks … [Read more...] about Inside Port Elizabeth’s COVID-19 Testing Facility
Protective equipment handed over to Department of Health for frontline workers at hospitals and clinics
VWSA assists NHLS to boost testing capacity in the Metro Thomas Schaefer - the new Global CEO for SKODA Auto Port Elizabeth - To better equip the healthcare facilities in Nelson Mandela Bay in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has provided protective gear to the provincial Department of Health for frontline workers at healthcare institutions across the metro. The personal protective equipment (PPE), which was handed over to Department today, … [Read more...] about Protective equipment handed over to Department of Health for frontline workers at hospitals and clinics
