+++ 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 +++
+++ 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 +++
From October 9 to 13, Frieze London and Frieze Masters will return to London’s Regent's Park. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will this year centre around presenting the artistic oeuvre of Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu. This year’s BMW Lounge will present a curated selection of actor and Talk Art podcast co-host Russell Tovey’s private collection.
+++ 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 +++
+++ 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 +++
+++ The internationally renowned artist’s project transforms the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car into a performative work of art +++ Mehretu's BMW Art Car will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race next month +++ Pan-African workshops to extend the cooperation between BMW and the artist through 2026 +++
+++ 10 BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships for the ESMT Global Online MBA +++ Young mathematics or technology professionals from South Africa are invited to apply +++ Cultivation of the next generation of change makers and innovators +++
+++ Renewed pledge to the YES Programme to fight youth unemployment +++ The 2023 YES Programme concluded with 50% of internally placed youth absorbed into the com-pany’s graduate programme. +++ In 2024, BMW Group South Africa creates more than 1,000 work experiences across nine provinces.
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