+++ Official Vehicle Partner of FNB Art Joburg +++ Celebrating 50 years of BMW Art Cars: A legacy of design and innovation +++ A journey of artistic freedom and innovation +++
Now in its fourth year, the successful partnership between BMW Group and ESMT Berlin continues to evolve. The BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships, launched in 2022, are being extended in 2025 to include ESMT’s full-time MBA and MSc programs alongside the Global Online MBA and will focus on shaping leadership for a digital future. Young mathematics or technology professionals from South Africa are invited to apply.
+++ BMW Group South Africa announces the appointment of Daniel Bester as the new Director of BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Bester succeeds Dr Niklas Fichtmüller who will take up a leadership position at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich/Germany +++
+++ German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the BMW IT Hub in South Africa +++ The visit marks the strong partnership between South Africa and Germany, and potential for future collaborations +++ The BMW IT Hub is at the forefront of technological innovation +++
+++ BMW celebrates artistic journey of Esther Mahlangu +++ Retrospective highlights Esther Mahlangu’s over 50-year long career and her rise as a contemporary artist, earning her global acclaim +++ ‘Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective’ from 20 November 2024 – 17 April 2025 at the Wits Art Museum +++
+++ Racing driver development programme announced at BMW’s M FEST 2024 +++ Proven formula from sim to track racing +++ Response to calls to support transformation in motorsport +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa hosts prime arts and lifestyle event at the Nirox Sculpture Park in Kromdraai, Krugersdorp +++ Joy through art and culture +++ Exchange of knowledge between generations of artists, collectors, and cultural practitioners +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa hosts launch of a new book BMW – The Unique South African Story, published by The Vantage Corporation +++ The book details the unique history of BMW in South Africa +++
+++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn synergises logistics materials flow with new warehouse +++ The 5,200 m² warehouse is used for the storage of parts for the new BMW X3 PHEV manufactured at the plant +++ BMW Group South Africa continues to champion circularity +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa hands over new house built for Esther Mahlangu in Mpumalanga +++ The Esther Mahlangu House is a tribute to the globally acclaimed artist’s legacy +++ BMW Group South Africa strengthens its long-standing relationship with Esther Mahlangu +++
+++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn begins production of the fourth-generation BMW X3 +++ BMW X3 plug-in hybrid vehicle is exclusively produced in South Africa for global export +++ BMW Group reaffirms its commitment to South Africa +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa receive Top Job Contributors award for second consecutive year +++ YES ESG Awards recognise social impact through job creation by private companies +++ BMW Group South Africa and YES reaffirm their commitment to increasing youth employability +++
+++ Esther Mahlangu’s major retrospective moves to the Wits Art Museum (WAM) in Johannesburg +++ Experience the iconic works of living art legend and national treasure +++ Artist’s BMW Art Car features as a central exhibition piece +++
+++ Winners of 2024 BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility awarded in Munich +++ BMW Group South Africa employee among winners +++ Four social causes committed to serving the common good +++
Recap of Day 2. Location: Spitzkoppe, Namibia Weather: Sunny, 12°C – 29 °C Course: 184km: Ai Aiba – Schwarze Spitzkoppe – Spitzkoppe Terrain types: Tarmac 0km, off-road 184km Tests: SP1: Flying Boxer, SP2: The SENA Rock Challenge Top three teams male: 1. South Africa, 2. Germany, 3. International Team Top three teams female: 1. Germany, Japan, 3. Benelux
+++ Zeitz MOCAA announces naming rights partnership with BMW Group South Africa and launches the renaming of its Centre for Art Education to BMW Centre for Art Education +++ The three-year partnership spans 2024, 2025 and 2026 and supports Zeitz MOCAA’s curatorial and education programming +++
+++ Historic end of production of the third-generation BMW X3 +++ More than 400,000 BMW X3 vehicles have been built at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn since 2018 +++ Reinforced commitment to South Africa with the start of production of the fourth-generation BMW X3 in October 2024 +++
BMW Group Plant Rosslyn will be a proud manufacturer of the next-generation BMW X3 plug-in hybrid for global export +++ Excitement builds as the fourth-generation BMW X3 is revealed globally +++ The investment to Plant Rosslyn is symbolic for the long-term commitment to the up-liftment of South Africa and its people.
+++ BMW Group South Africa honours Youth Month at Lethabong School of Specialisation +++ Additional education initiatives in ongoing partnership with UNICEF an-nounced +++ Empowerment of the youth through tertiary and career guidance at university expo +++
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