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The Western Cape Government in South Africa has really demonstrated that charity must begin at home. It has also demonstrated its support for local businesses in its area of operation through patronage as it recently took delivery of 350 fleet cars purchased from Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) .
The vehicles, Volkswagen Polo Vivo Sedans, are expected to be deployed mainly for general purposes by Provincial Departments in the Western Cape, such as the Traffic, Transport and Public Works. The latest delivery brings the total of Volkswagen models in the Western Cape Government Fleet to 1,300 out of 5,000 vehicles, with the Volkswagen-Government fleet primarily deployed for Metro Policing, SAPS as well as Government Department Fleets.
Commenting on the patronage, Chairman/MD, VWSA, Thomas Schaefer, said: ”Volkswagen values the good relationship that we have with the various government departments that purchase our cars, we are proud of the fact that we have 52% of the government business year to date. This is an indication that government is taking the buying of cars from local manufacturers seriously and is welcomed as the motor Industry contributes 7% to GDP and is a major creator of sustainable jobs.”
This is as the Chief Director, Transport Regulations,Western Cape Government, Yasir Ahmed,said: ”When purchasing vehicles, we look for all round good value, reliability and safety which Volkswagen delivers, whilst our employees appreciate being able to drive well engineered German cars that meet their needs. The Western Cape Government supports local manufactures and hence it continues to purchase from Volkswagen as it has invested in South Africa to create jobs, reduce unemployment and to contribute to the GDP of SA!.”
