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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May, 20 2026, 15:03

The Board of Management of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026.

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates production of 500 000 Polos for export

Apr, 12 2026, 21:03

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another major milestone with the production of the 500 000th unit of the current Polo for the export market.