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Young Dreams Take Flight at the 2025 VW Vaya Cup Tournament
Johannesburg, 10 June 2025 – South Africa’s soccer future burned bright this past weekend as 22 teams gathered at Camp Discovery in Dinokeng for the second edition of the Volkswagen VW Vaya Cup, an inspiring youth tournament that crowned the 2025 boys’ and girls’ champions in a thrilling showcase of passion, perseverance and potential. The […]
Volkswagen Group Africa Welcomes Nearly 2,000 Participants at Third Annual Health Care Run in Kariega
Kariega, South Africa – 10 May 2025 Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) turned the Kariega production plant into a celebration of movement, wellness and community spirit this past weekend as it hosted the third annual VW Health Care Run, drawing an impressive 1,897 participants to the heart of the automotive giant’s Eastern Cape facility. Held on […]
Volkswagen Community Trust: 35 Years of Impact and Empowerment in Kariega and Beyond
KARIEGA – For 35 years, the Volkswagen Community Trust has been a cornerstone of positive change for countless individuals in and around Kariega. Established in 1989, the Trust was born from a commitment to uplift communities and provide a pathway to opportunity. What began as a modest initiative has since grown into a powerful force […]
VW Train 4 Life Initiative Crowns 2024 Champions
Johannesburg, 20 September 2024 – The excitement in the air was palpable as Fedilitas Secondary School emerged victorious in the 2024 VW Train 4 Life Girls Soccer Tournament, triumphing over Fons Luminus Secondary School in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The final, held on 17 September at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus, showcased the remarkable […]
VWGA Employees Drive Biodiversity Efforts on Biodiversity Day
Volkswagen Expands Its Green InitiativesEmployees Lead the Charge in Biodiversity Awareness Achieving a Zero Impact Factory extends beyond the adoption of renewable energy and water conservation; it also encompasses efforts to enhance biodiversity. In celebration of Biodiversity Day on May 22, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) employees took an active role by planting Plumbago Auriculata, commonly […]
Fighting antisemitism: Volkswagen supports ‘Flashes of Memory’ visits
Berlin, November 30, 2023 – Driven by the commitment to keep memories of the Holocaust and the understanding of its unfolding alive, Volkswagen is supporting several visits to the Museum für Fotografie which is hosting ‘Flashes of Memory’. The exhibition had been developed by the World Holocaust Remembrance Center Yad Vashem and presents photographs and […]
VWSA employees roll up their sleeves to conserve the environment
Gqeberha – Ready to make a difference when it comes to environmental sustainability, a group of 180 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved-ones spent their Saturday morning cleaning the Gqeberha coastline. In partnership with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), VWSA hosted its Show of Hands volunteer event in […]
VWSA employees roll up their sleeves to conserve the environment
Gqeberha – Ready to make a difference when it comes to environmental sustainability, a group of 180 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved-ones spent their Saturday morning cleaning the Gqeberha coastline. In partnership with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), VWSA hosted its Show of Hands volunteer event in […]
Sleep expert puts Volkswagen California to the ultimate ‘rest test’ for a good night’s sleep
Milton Keynes, 18 October 2023 – Sleep expert, Sammy Margo, has given the Volkswagen California a five-star rating for sleep comfort and overall wellbeing. Chartered physiotherapist and author of The Good Sleep Expert, Margo, was so impressed with the California’s fully sprung loft bed and medium-firm, breathable mattresses, that she concluded that the camper could […]
One in three UK motorists name their cars, according to Volkswagen
Milton Keynes – One in three UK motorists have given a nickname to their car – based on its registration plate, colour, or the make and model. And 34 per cent of nickname-givers go as far as to say cars without a light-hearted moniker are ‘missing something’. Among the comical car nicknames British motorists have […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates Britain’s Fittest Farmers
Milton Keynes, UK, 18 September 2023 – The Volkswagen Amarok helped shine a headlight on farmers’ physical and mental wellbeing at the Farmers Weekly ‘Britain’s Fittest Farmer’ 2023 competition. After battling through several rounds of challenging events, Hedi Wilson was crowned Fittest Farmer in the female under 40 category; John Carlisle in the male under […]
Volkswagen empowers local youth to build a sustainable future
Kariega – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) regards youth empowerment as a key imperative in building a sustainable future. Russell Coleman, VWSA Human Resources Director, said the company understands the challenges which the South African youth are facing and is committed to develop youth and provide them with skills that improve their employability. “I believe […]