
New appointment at Dunlop Tyres South Africa
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
- Industry News
- 31 May 2025
Volkswagen celebrated Biodiversity Day with employees planting Plumbago Auriculata (also known as Cape Plumbago) at its main production plant in Kariega.
This beautiful, blue indigenous flower is rich in nectar and plays a vital ecological role by attracting pollinators such as butterflies, bees and birds. VWGA employees rolled up their sleeves to help plant almost a thousand plants.
VWGA says it is committed to biodiversity initiatives, raising awareness among employees and within the communities where it operates throughout the year. Two years ago, employees planted nearly 5 000 spekboom cuttings on the grounds of its Kariega facilities, and hundreds more were planted at local schools through the Volkswagen Community Trust.
This remarkable succulent is known for its carbon-absorbing properties, making it an essential player in combating climate change. A single hectare of spekboom can absorb up to 4.2 tons of carbon dioxide a year.
Ulrich Schwabe, Production Director, emphasised that biodiversity is essential for healthy ecosystems. "Without a wide variety of animals, plants and micro-organisms, we wouldn’t have the balanced ecosystems that provide us with clean air, nutrient-rich soil and food," said Schwabe. "We cannot have a Zero Impact Factory and not invest time in promoting biodiversity."
Additionally, the company actively removes invasive trees, shrubs and grasses from its sites while the premises is home to about 40 neutered cats. As natural hunters, cats help control the rodent and pest population.
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points – bringing rates to their lowest level in more than two years – has been cautiously welcomed by the retail motor sector.
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