VW cements its commitment to SA with a R4 billion investment

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GUEST – Martina Biene, Managing Director and Chairperson of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA)

Volkswagen Group Africa is investing R4 billion into its manufacturing plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape. The investment will be used to upgrade facilities in preparation for the addition of a third model to its production line in 2027. Most of the R4 billion will be spent on production facilities, manufacturing tooling, local content tooling and quality assurance.

17 Apr 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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