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Martina Biene leaves Volkswagen Group Africa to join Škoda

Martina Biene leaves Volkswagen Group Africa to join Škoda

Sep, 09 2026, 22:43

Martina Biene is leaving Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) to join Škoda Auto. Biene will be succeeded by Christiane Zorn,

Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa

Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa

Sep, 01 2026, 20:36

“Kariega has secured its place in the Volkswagen world over the past 75 years,” said Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand globally,

VWGA appoints new Production Director

VWGA appoints new Production Director

Aug, 25 2026, 11:17

VWGA has welcomed a new Production Director, Marc Stephan, joining the company effective 1 August 2026.

Volkswagen Group Africa sets new monthly production record

Volkswagen Group Africa sets new monthly production record

Aug, 25 2026, 10:28

“Setting a record like this close to our anniversary is a reminder of just how far we have come as a company,” said Martina Biene, VWGA

The all-new Volkswagen T-Roc available for pre-order

The all-new Volkswagen T-Roc available for pre-order

Aug, 19 2026, 18:45

Volkswagen has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc, giving customers the opportunity to secure one of the brand's most exciting new SUVs ahead of its official market launch early in September 2026.

Volkswagen introduces the new Caravelle eHybrid

Volkswagen introduces the new Caravelle eHybrid

Jul, 31 2026, 14:39

The Caravelle eHybrid introduces the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), enabling the high-voltage battery to be recharged externally while retaining the flexibility of a highly efficient petrol engine. For South African motorists

Volkswagen Group Africa honours its Best Apprentice for 2026

Volkswagen Group Africa honours its Best Apprentice for 2026

Jul, 26 2026, 18:33

Tshililo Nelwamondo has been named Volkswagen Group Africa's (VWGA) Best Apprentice for 2026

VWGA welcomes 675 YES trainees in continued commitment to youth development

VWGA welcomes 675 YES trainees in continued commitment to youth development

Jun, 23 2026, 18:49

From the 675 trainees set to be onboarded, 288 will be placed within the company (Kariega and Johannesburg) and 387 will be placed with external partners.

Volkswagen Business Support Centre celebrates 15 years of impacting entrepreneurs

Volkswagen Business Support Centre celebrates 15 years of impacting entrepreneurs

Jun, 04 2026, 14:49

In the 15 years since, the centre has incubated 178 entrepreneurs in their business journeys, contributing to R733 million turnover generated within Eastern Cape.

Volkswagen Group Africa produces one millionth Polo in Kariega

Volkswagen Group Africa produces one millionth Polo in Kariega

Jun, 04 2026, 15:07

VWGA’s Plant Kariega started manufacturing the current generation Polo in 2017.

VWGA appoints Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director

VWGA appoints Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director

May, 20 2026, 15:03

Volkswagen annual Grand Prix Awards ceremony

Volkswagen annual Grand Prix Awards ceremony

Apr, 30 2026, 15:59

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates production of 500 000 Polos for export

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates production of 500 000 Polos for export

Apr, 12 2026, 21:03

Volkswagen issues notice of Polo Vivo recall

Volkswagen issues notice of Polo Vivo recall

Mar, 11 2026, 17:03

Ryan Blumrick appointed as the new Head of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Ryan Blumrick appointed as the new Head of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Mar, 03 2026, 10:52

Vivo Xpress returns to South Africa to meet growing delivery demand

Vivo Xpress returns to South Africa to meet growing delivery demand

Feb, 10 2026, 12:12

Volkswagen Group Africa completes second phase of solar panel project

Volkswagen Group Africa completes second phase of solar panel project

Jan, 13 2026, 22:06

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new Human Resources Director

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new Human Resources Director

Nov, 04 2025, 15:04

Volkswagen wins six industry awards

Volkswagen wins six industry awards

Oct, 27 2025, 20:34

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen Tayron

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen Tayron

Aug, 27 2025, 16:52

VWGA Plant Kariega celebrates a strong year as the home of Polo

VWGA Plant Kariega celebrates a strong year as the home of Polo

Jul, 21 2025, 15:27

Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice

Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice

Jul, 02 2025, 15:34

Plant Kariega enters next phase of preparing for A0 SUV Entry production

Plant Kariega enters next phase of preparing for A0 SUV Entry production

May, 27 2025, 23:50

Simphiwe Nghona new Sales and Marketing Director, Volkswagen Group Africa

Simphiwe Nghona new Sales and Marketing Director, Volkswagen Group Africa

May, 15 2025, 17:35

Volkswagen adds a new derivative to the Amarok model line-up

Volkswagen adds a new derivative to the Amarok model line-up

May, 12 2025, 16:35

World Champion to drive special Volkswagen Polo at Simola Hillclimb

World Champion to drive special Volkswagen Polo at Simola Hillclimb

May, 01 2025, 23:19

New Volkswagen Golf now available for sale in SA

New Volkswagen Golf now available for sale in SA

Apr, 14 2025, 21:32

Volkswagen adds two engines to the new Tiguan model line-up

Volkswagen adds two engines to the new Tiguan model line-up

Feb, 25 2025, 22:26

Introducing the new Volkswagen Transporter

Introducing the new Volkswagen Transporter

Feb, 12 2025, 13:22

New improved Volkswagen Crafter

New improved Volkswagen Crafter

Feb, 12 2025, 13:17

New entry level Golf

New entry level Golf

Feb, 12 2025, 13:32

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen Tayron

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen Tayron

Feb, 05 2025, 21:50

Volkswagen Group Africa takes over retail operations of Ducati in South Africa

Volkswagen Group Africa takes over retail operations of Ducati in South Africa

Feb, 05 2025, 21:40

2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa

2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa

Feb, 05 2025, 21:36

Volkswagen Group Africa recognised as a Top Employer for the 14th year in a row

Volkswagen Group Africa recognised as a Top Employer for the 14th year in a row

Jan, 22 2025, 15:18

Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega ends 2024 with a production record

Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega ends 2024 with a production record

Dec, 18 2024, 22:23

Volkswagen Group Africa commissions additional solar panels at Kariega plant

Volkswagen Group Africa commissions additional solar panels at Kariega plant

Nov, 22 2024, 10:37

Volkswagen Group Africa announces the start of operations of a multifunctional facility in Africa

Volkswagen Group Africa announces the start of operations of a multifunctional facility in Africa

Nov, 01 2024, 08:18

Volkswagen Head of Marketing wins Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award at the 2024 Loeries

Volkswagen Head of Marketing wins Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award at the 2024 Loeries

Oct, 23 2024, 01:47

Volkswagen launches all new Tiguan

Volkswagen launches all new Tiguan

Sep, 12 2024, 00:25