The next milestone in Volkswagen Sub Saharan Africa strategy becomes reality with the registration of the company Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda. The stage is set for the commencement of the roll out of Volkswagen's integrated automotive mobility solution, a first for the Volkswagen Group, under the auspices of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), who are responsible for the Sub Saharan African Region. At a media briefing in Kigali, Rwanda, Thomas Schaefer, Chairman and Managing … [Read more...] about VWSA Expand Into Rwanda With $20 Million Investment
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How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER?
How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER? #straton #alanstraton #uitenhage #electrical #cool #vwsa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER?
Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
Among the thousands of participants who took on the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge, were six novice cyclists who represented Volkswagen. The team consisted of six high school learners from Bergville in rural Kwa Zulu Natal, and of the six, five managed to complete the race. Siyaphambili Team (meaning moving forward) consists of Thobani Mhlongo who finished in a time of 3hours-26minutes-53seconds, Kwanele Shabala at a time of 3hours-18minutes-15seconds, Mashesha Miya in … [Read more...] about Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
The Vision is to ensure all learners in Uitenhage are functionally literate by the end of Grade Three
Three years ago the Volkswagen Community Trust launched an ambitious initiative that was aimed at promoting meaningful literacy in the first 10 years of a child's life. Today, three years later the results show that Volkswagen Group South Africa through the Volkswagen Community Trust are making head way. The theme for this year's Conference is "Reading4Meaning" The Building Blocks. The two main aims of this year's Conference was to look at the results of the survey conducted with Rhodes … [Read more...] about The Vision is to ensure all learners in Uitenhage are functionally literate by the end of Grade Three
Talha Moosajee and Raais Asmal head for Aldo Scribante Final Battle
2017 Volkswagen Driver Search hopefuls, Talha Moosajee and Raais Asmal will battle it out for top spot this coming weekend with the winner earning a spot in the 2018 Volkswagen Motorsport Driver Team. Top two finalists Thalha Moosajee and Raais Asmal are close to realising their dream of becoming a Volkswagen Motorsport Driver with the last leg of the Driver Search competition wrapping up in Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante Racetrack on Saturday, 18 November. Moosajee and Asmal have had to … [Read more...] about Talha Moosajee and Raais Asmal head for Aldo Scribante Final Battle
Siyaphambili – Moving Forward
Six novice cyclists will represent Volkswagen and be among the thousands participating in the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge on 19 November. Siyaphambili Team (meaning moving forward) consisting of Thobani Mhlongo, Kwanele Shabala, Mashesha Miya, Nonkuthalo Mgomezulu, Thembeka Mdakane and Samkelo Makhaza will be the Volkswagen-sponsored team competing in the world's second-largest timed cycle race. The six school children started cycling after Volkswagen, in partnership with Qhubeka Bicycle … [Read more...] about Siyaphambili – Moving Forward
Award Shower for Local Group
The past 7 days have seen Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) scoop 10 trophies at 3 different Industry Award Ceremonies, in the areas of Rental and Leasing, Customer Service and Motor Body Repairs. SAVRALA (South African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) held its annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards ceremony on 20 October. This awards ceremony recognises motor manufacturers who have provided the best possible support and assistance to the Rental and Leasing Association. Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Award Shower for Local Group
Send your Guardian Angel on the road trip
The experience of owning a Volkswagen vehicle has just been made easier with the launch of the My VW Customer App. With the My VW App, owners will be able to have all their vehicle data and information available to them at the click of a button. “The My VW App is part of Volkswagen’s digitalisation strategy and is another way in which we are bringing the full Volkswagen experience to our customers,” says Stefan Mecha, Sales & Marketing Director at Volkswagen Group South Africa … [Read more...] about Send your Guardian Angel on the road trip
First is First …
It was a battle of the OEM's during Heritage Day weekend where the OEM Challenge pitted Volkswagen against Mercedes Benz at the PeoplePavilion in Uitenhage. The bi-annual challenge was won by Mercedes Benz in 2015, and this year the Volkswagen teams had something to prove, so they gave everything they had and made sure the trophy stayed in Uitenhage! Contested over seven disciplines namely, Soccer, Angling, Golf, Athletics, Indoor Cricket, Netball and Volleyball, the Volkswagen teams scooped … [Read more...] about First is First …
Asmal and Moosajee to compete in Port Elizabeth 3-Hour Endurance race in November
After four gruelling days of physical tests, psychological evaluations, media lectures and naturally a string of stringent driving tests, the judges have been able to cut the original field of fourteen hopefuls down to the two finalists that will now battle it out for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search honours. “We are very pleased with the way the 2017 event has gone so far,” commented Mr. Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport. “Volkswagen have always been about being a responsible investor in … [Read more...] about Asmal and Moosajee to compete in Port Elizabeth 3-Hour Endurance race in November
Fourteen racing-driver hopefuls selected for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search
The dreams of 8 young prospective racing drivers stay alive while it’s game over for the other 6 who didn’t make the cut after the first round of the 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search was completed at the Zwartkops Raceway to the west of Pretoria. “It’s been a tough two days for the 14 candidates who were selected to compete in this year’s event,” said Mr. Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport shortly after announcing the names of the 8 who will go through to the next round of testing. “We most … [Read more...] about Fourteen racing-driver hopefuls selected for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search
VWSA first in Volkswagen Group to achieve new VDA6.1 certification
During the annual OHSE and Quality audits conducted by lead auditors from Tuev Nord and Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) was again awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification and successfully transitioned to the new VDA 6.1:2016 certification. VWSA also obtained extensions on current system certifications, namely ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and BS: OHSAS 18001. This annual VWSA Management System audit shows that the company is compliant with the latest international standards. In … [Read more...] about VWSA first in Volkswagen Group to achieve new VDA6.1 certification
Uitenhage Customer Interaction Centre Amongst the best in SA
The Volkswagen Customer Interaction Centre (CIC) run and managed from the Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant in Uitenhage, scooped five awards at the prestigious 2017 Contact Centre Management Group National Awards held in Johannesburg on 26 August. These professional awards recognize teams, organisations and individuals that have achieved extraordinary success in various categories within in the industry. The judging panel, consisting of industry leaders and specialists, put all nominations … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Customer Interaction Centre Amongst the best in SA
2017 Exporter of the Year!
On Friday 18 August, VWSA walked away with three awards at the Eastern Cape’s Exporters Club Awards. These three awards, namely the 2017 SJM Flex Environmental Merit Award, the 2017 Best Exporter OEM Award and the 2017 Exporter of the Year Award, were presented at a gala event held in Port Elizabeth. VWSA received a Merit Award for Continuous Improvement in the SJM Flex Environmental Award Category which is awarded to exporters who are ISO 14001 accredited and who pursue excellence in … [Read more...] about 2017 Exporter of the Year!
Are you up! for a speed challenge?
It is time for you to showcase your driving talent as round two of Speed Stars’ nationwide search for public contestants comes to the Volkswagen Stand at the South African Motoring Experience. This year, at the South African Motoring Experience (SAMEx), Volkswagen will be giving members of the public an opportunity to feature on the third season of Speed Stars which will be broadcast on DSTV’s Ignition TV. On 2 and 3 September at the Volkswagen Skid Pan area at the Kyalami Grand Prix … [Read more...] about Are you up! for a speed challenge?
