Covid-19
SA’s fresh produce supply chain is strong: But informal traders need COVID-19 support
Many South Africans aren’t aware of just how robust and resilient the country’s fresh produce supply chain is, or of how big a role informal traders, independent retailers and small businesses play in the buying and selling of fresh produce in this country, especially in rural communities and townships.[...]
Volkswagen signs partnership with German government to convert its PE Plant into temporary Covid-19 medical facility
To assist local and provincial government in providing much-needed care to Covid-19 patients in Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has made its Port Elizabeth plant available as a temporary medical facility. The plant in Neave (Korsten, Port Elizabeth), which is currently not in use, will be[...]
Ford dealers contribute R1-million to face shields project, business partners donate R900 000
Ford dealers in South Africa have stepped up to support Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s initiative to produce COVID-19 face shields by contributing R1-million to the project from the Ford National Dealer Council. Additionally, Ford suppliers and business partners have donated over R900 000 to the project, which includes[...]
VWSA donates beds to NMB stadium’s Covid-19 facility
In support of the local and provincial government's efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has donated 150 beds to the isolation facility at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality recently announced that the stadium would[...]
More Isuzu-bakkies deployed in the fight against COVID-19
Isuzu Motors South Africa has made more bakkies available to assist in containing the spread of COVID-19 infections in the country. The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria has accepted delivery of 15 Isuzu D-MAX bakkies which will be used to assist with the transportation of personal[...]