Volkswagen Group South, the country's leading passenger car manufacturer continues to grow market share, despite the tough economic climate and a declining new vehicle passenger car market. Volkswagen has been the passenger car market leader for the last 7 consecutive years and continues to lead the market in 2017. Overall the Volkswagen Group has a market share year to date of 22.8%, with Volkswagen alone enjoying 19.8% of the local passenger market and Audi accounting for the other 3%. The … [Read more...] about Nearly a quarter of all cars sold in South Africa supplied by…
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Volunteer Project Leaves a Living Legacy
Bathabile Primary School is a farm school situated in Olievenhoutsbosch, Centurion. This school that caters for over 1 400 learners received a much needed upgrade on Saturday 5 August. Employees and loved ones from Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) gave their support and time to The Volkswagen Show of Hands Volunteer Programme which is an ongoing initiative under the Volkswagen for Good campaign. The Volkswagen for Good campaign mainly focuses on education and youth … [Read more...] about Volunteer Project Leaves a Living Legacy
Teaching children vital entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills
On 31 July 2017, the Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Foundation launched its first programme in the Uitenhage area at the Uitenhage Primary School. The YE Foundation were able to launch this project with the funds donated to them by the Volkswagen for Good Initiative run by the Volkswagen Community Trust. To date the Volkswagen for Good Initiative has handed over funds to the value of R2.8 million to deserving local charities and non-profit organisations allowing these organisations to continue the … [Read more...] about Teaching children vital entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills
Uitenhage in the news: VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa: VWSA MD and chairperson Thomas Schäfer said earlier this year that the company would ramp up production of the new Polo at the Uitenhage plant, in the Eastern Cape, by the third quarter of the year. The Uitenhage plant currently produces the existing Polo ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. PARENTS FEAR HOLE WILL SWALLOW KIDS: Residents of Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, told Daily Sun the three-and-a-half metre deep … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
Uitenhage in the news: VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa: VWSA MD and chairperson Thomas Schäfer said earlier this year that the company would ramp up production of the new Polo at the Uitenhage plant, in the Eastern Cape, by the third quarter of the year. The Uitenhage plant currently produces the existing Polo ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. PARENTS FEAR HOLE WILL SWALLOW KIDS: Residents of Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, told Daily Sun the three-and-a-half metre deep … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
Star problem solvers
The Problem Solving Team Programme at Volkswagen Group South Africa has over the past six years improved work times and ergonomics resulting in financial savings. The programme which was introduced in 2011 is a tool that encourages employees to look at their work environment and processes and find ways to improve their working environment. On Saturday 8 July, six teams presented their problem, their method and their solution to the VWSA Board of Management, Production Management and their … [Read more...] about Star problem solvers
Giving the Gift of Time
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has continued its partnership with Qhubeka Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP) by sponsoring six young cyclists as they prepare for the Telkom 947 cycle challenge being raced in November. These six school children were among the winners of the 2016's Bergville Cycle race. They were initially treated to a two-day trip to Durban to celebrate their achievement and to be spectators at the Tour D'Urban cycle race. This trip was the first step on the … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Time
Bhisho news: Bhisho gives thumbs-up to VWSA BBBEE Trust Intitiative
Bhisho gives thumbs-up to VWSA BBBEE Trust Intitiative: Eastern Cape Economic Development MEC, Sakhumzi Somyo, has heaped praise on Volkswagen South Africa for the company's commitment to bringing black owned businesses into the forefront of the automotive value chain. Somyo made the comment at Thursday’s ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Protesting nurse collapses at health department: Nwabisa Songolo, 30, from Peddie was part of a group of more than 150 nursing graduates who have been … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Bhisho gives thumbs-up to VWSA BBBEE Trust Intitiative
Eastern Cape Government supports Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust
22 June 2017 marked another significant day for black-owned suppliers in the automotive sector, with the official launch of the Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust. Although established in 2016, it was publicly launched today to showcase the Trust and explain its objectives to suppliers, potential partners and the public in general. The Trust is supported and endorsed by the Eastern Cape Government with the Hon. MEC of Economic Development, Mr Sakhumzi Somyo delivering the key note address. … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Government supports Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust
Bringing awareness to rhino anti-poaching
Recently, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles invited three VIP Fleet Customers, namely Milana & Chris Pretorius (Smollan), John & Sandra Anderson (Würth) and Nick & Amanda Jacobs (Telesure), to join Wilderness Foundation Africa on a rhino darting experience to bring about awareness and education regarding the nationwide rhino poaching crisis and the work being done on the ground to address the situation. Volkswagen has been partnering with the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative since 2011 … [Read more...] about Bringing awareness to rhino anti-poaching
VWSA’s Top Dealers
Annually Volkswagen South Africa honours the hard work of its dedicated Dealer Network who never cease in their endeavours to make Volkswagen the reputable brand that it is. This year was certainly no different. Volkswagen recently announced and celebrated the 2016 winners of the Grand Prix Awards. The black-tie event, themed "For the Love of Performance", celebrated those who strive to perform at their highest level and lead the way for the rest to follow. With 27 award categories and … [Read more...] about VWSA’s Top Dealers
Golfers who Care
The Humewood Golf Club annual Pro-Am in Port Elizabeth has partnered with Market Square Volkswagen and the Humewood Pro Shop to host the 10th anniversary of this event and collectively aim to raise over R250 000 for charity. The Pro-Am will be payed from 4 to 5 June 2017 with a limited field of 25 PGA Professionals and 75 amateur golfers from around the country participating each day. With R30 000 up for grabs over the two days, the Pro's are gearing up to once again take on the 96th … [Read more...] about Golfers who Care
Looking after employee’s school going children
Volkswagen Group South Africa under the banner of the Volkswagen for Good initiative have been funding and supporting children of VWSA employees at school (since 2010) and university (since 2014). The financial, emotional and educational support given by the Volkswagen for Good initiative has allowed these learners to soar. The Children of VW Bursary looks at placing children of Volkswagen employees in private schools. Together with the drive and dedication of the learners and the … [Read more...] about Looking after employee’s school going children
Thomas Schaefer joins Wilderness Foundation in Vietnam
Volkswagen Group South Africa have been a staunch supporter of Wilderness Foundation Africa since June 2011, with an initial sponsorship of six Volkswagen Amarok bakkies to the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. The formal relationship between these two organisations has surpassed all expectations over a lengthy period of time and extended to two of the key focus areas of this internationally recognized conservation organization, i.e. the protection of endangered species and the Youth … [Read more...] about Thomas Schaefer joins Wilderness Foundation in Vietnam
East London set to challenge
The Comsol VW Challenge competitors make their way down to the coast for their annual “away race” on Saturday, 20 May. The daunting East London Grand Prix Circuit will host the third round of the 2017 championship. At the head of the overall championship log Rory Atkinson (Pozi Drive Polo) has a slender one-point lead over Stiaan Kriel who, on top of looking to get to the top of the table, will be aiming to give new sponsor Spanjaard the best possible introduction to his team. Adrian Wood … [Read more...] about East London set to challenge
