South Africa: Volkswagen Denies Plan to Close Kariega Factory

South Africa: Volkswagen Denies Plan to Close Kariega Factory

Reports claimed Volkswagen might close its Kariega factory in the Eastern Cape, putting nearly 4,000 direct jobs at serious risk. Volkswagen communications head Andile Dlamini denied the closure claims, saying the managing director never mentioned closing the plant in Kariega.

Volkswagen denies plan to close Kariega factory

By Anita Dangazele Reports claimed Volkswagen might close its Kariega factory in the Eastern Cape, putting nearly 4,000 direct jobs at serious risk. Volkswagen communications head Andile Dlamini denied the closure claims, saying the managing director never mentioned closing the plant in Kariega. Volkswagen has denied reports that it plans to close its factory in Kariega in the Eastern Cape. Reports this week claimed the German car maker might …

Volkswagen Warns 'Policy Paralysis' Could Cost SA Thousands Of Jobs

[Image: Kariega-Plant-Volkswagen] Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has fired a warning shot that’s echoing across the Eastern Cape and beyond: its Kariega plant could close, putting more than 4 000 direct jobs, and tens of thousands more in the supply chain, at serious risk. Unfortunately, this corporate drama is unfolding at a time when South Africa’s automotive sector is already wobbling under uncertain government support, rising costs, and grow…