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Image: courtesy of motorpress Marc Stephan joins the VWGA Board of Management Marc brings more than 20 years’ experience within the Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has welcomed a new Production Director, Marc Stephan, joining the company effective 1 August 2026. Marc succeeds Ulrich Schwabe, who led production at Plant Kariega from April 2021 to July 2026. He joins the company from the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany, where he served as Head of Production

Image: courtesy of MotorSport Plant Kariega started building Polo for the South African market in 1996 About 70% Polos built in Kariega were exported to more than 30 countries Kariega - 2026 marks a significant milestone year for Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) as the company celebrates 75 years in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega plant. The Polo story in South Africa began in 1996 with the launch of the Polo Classic, a four-door sedan which bridged