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Uitenhage in the news: Big on size and tech: We drive the all-new Polo

28 January 2018 By Port Elizabethan

Big on size and tech: We drive the all-new Polo: As before the Polo is assembled in Uitenhage for both South African consumption and export as part of a massive R6.1 billion investment in the local plant.
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

VW completes R6.1bn investment programme in SA: This was announced at the launch of its new Polo in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, on Thursday. Most of the investment was spent on capital expenditure for production facilities, local content tooling, quality assurance and manufacturing equipment as well as …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

WATCH: ANC supporters disrupt DA meeting in EC: JOHANNESBURG – The Uitenhage leg of the DA Peoples’ Forum Tour was cancelled just minutes after it started on Thursday, as people in ANC regalia stormed the hall where community members were expected to engage with the DA’s provincial leader, Nqaba Bhanga.
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

Bay fisherman drowns off pier: A Uitenhage man drowned while fishing at Brighton Beach in Deal Party at about 7am yesterday. Booi Muggles, 66, fell off the Brighton Beach Pier while fishing with friends. Police spokeswoman Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Muggles appeared to have …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

VW unveils R6bn facility: Volkswagen South Africa unveiled its R6-billion, state-of-the-art vehicle production facilities in Uitenhage yesterday. It had planned to invest R4.5-million, but revealed yesterday that it had, in fact, sunk R6.1-billion into the new production line and …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

3 Bedroom House for Sale in Uitenhage: Let this property tell you what to do. this property is situated in the central of Uitenhage, its so well situated you can walk to town. This is an golden oldie, well build, well situated, and waiting for you to sign the papers. Offers you 3 bedrooms with …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

Material Controller – Port Elizabeth: 11. Able to work shifts and overtime pending production requirements 12. Knowledge of BAAN will be advantageous Non-response within 2 weeks indicates an unsuccessful application. All applications are kept on our database for future suitable positions.
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

Goodyear SA to invest R670m at Uitenhage factory: Port Elizabeth – Goodyear South Africa announced on Tuesday it will invest R670m 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 …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

3 Bedroom House to Rent in Uitenhage Central: House to rent in Central Uitenhage. House offers: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge and Kitchen. Open parking available. Pet Friendly Prepaid electricity. Water, Sewerage and refuse will be for the tenants account
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

Uitenhage, South Africa Hourly Weather: <img class=”styles-A54tP4F3__noscript__12c_l” src=”https://dsx.weather.com/util/image/w/burning.jpg?v=at&w=320&h=180&api=7db9fe61-7414-47b5-9871-e17d87b8b6a0″ srcset=”undefined” > <img class=”styles-A54tP4F3__noscript__12c_l” src=”https://dsx …
Source: “Uitenhage” – BingNews.

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This author is a 'catch-all' for occasional articles and letters written to MyPE. The Author of each article can be found in the signature at the bottom of each individual article.

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