BMW South Africa is going electric and will be investing R4.2 billion over five years to prepare its manufacturing plant in Rosslyn in Pretoria for the electro-mobility era, reports. The next-generation BMW X3, a plug-in hybrid model, will be exclusively manufactured in South Africa for the world. The investment secures jobs for over 20,000 employees and showcases BMW's commitment to the country.
BMW South Africa also made a donation of R30 million to support a United Nations Children's Fund program aimed at enhancing education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for South African school learners.Sello Hatang, the CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, has been dismissed following an internal investigation into his conduct, reports. The decision came after an internal investigation into multiple complaints about his conduct.