LDV South Africa is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Willem Strauss – President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union – and Jaco Dames, General Manager of the Union. As respected leaders in South African rugby, Strauss and Dames have chosen LDV as their trusted brand of vehicle, selecting the robust and stylish LDV T60 Max Luxe to support their daily mobility needs.
Each has been issued a Blue LDV T60 Max Luxe as part of a six-month partnership that commenced in April 2025. This partnership represents more than just vehicle sponsorship – it is a testament to the shared values of strength, performance, and resilience that both LDV and the Blue Bulls Rugby Union embody.
“We are honoured that Willem and Jaco have chosen LDV as the brand they drive with. It’s a proud moment for us as a business, and we’re excited about the journey ahead. This partnership aligns with our mission to support excellence in South African sport and leadership,” – Neil Barker, CMO, LDV South Africa
LDV South Africa looks forward to growing this relationship and building a stronger partnership with the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, reinforcing its commitment to supporting institutions and individuals that are driving progress, both on and off the field.

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Vinny Lingham was an internet entrepreneur before South African venture capitalists were even investing in the internet. He emigrated to the US to pursue his business dreams and launch Yola. In 2007, he raised USD5 million. Lingham went on to found a few more internet businesses including incuBeta and Gyft, which he sold from more than R500 million. He\’s currently working on his latest business Civic, which is an identity protection and management start-up. Vinny Lingham put his weight behind the Silicon Cape Initiative, to increase South Africa\’s global competitiveness and place the Cape on the global entrepreneurial map. He went on to become one of the \”dragons\’ on the South African edition of Dragons\’ Den, as well as one of the \”sharks\’ on M-Net\’s Shark Tank.