JOHANNESBURG – The future of Volkswagen operations in South Africa hangs in the balance.
The Volkswagen Group South Africa says 2026 will be a “make or break” year for its local business.
Its German parent is yet to commit to a key new investment here.
The company warns that it faces stiff global competition for investment decisions, and unless conditions improve, SA could lose out to other markets.
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This would, in turn, place nearly 4,000 direct jobs at its Kariega assembly plant at risk.
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\”Reeeelly??\” says Van.
\”Ja\”, says the larnie. \”Check, there\’s someone up front now, I\’ll show you!\”
He starts steering towards the pedestrian, grinning from ear-to-ear, then at the last second he swerves back onto the road. But he hears a terrific \’thud\’, and he glances left to see Van closing the door.
\”What the hell, man!\’ he shouts.
\”Jirrah\” says Van, \”You need to get those sights adjusted, china, If I hadn\’t opened the door, you would have missed him completely!\”