South Africa has no shortage of graduates. It does, however, have a shortage of technicians, artisans, engineers, coders and other skilled workers. That contradiction lies at the heart of what BMW South Africa chief executive Peter van Binsbergen sees as one of the country’s biggest economic challenges. “There is a need for technical skills In […]
Raised by a single mother in Soshanguve, Cecil Sithole nearly missed university because nobody told him applications closed before matric results were released. Using free Wi-Fi from a primary school near his home to research courses and submit applications, he found his way into higher education and eventually into BMW South Africa’s IT Hub. His […]
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge
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A retrospective delves into the depth, symbolism and global reach of the renowned artist’s work
Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets
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The BMW 7 Series drove off with the overall trophy in this year’s edition
The second generation of the model makes a bold and sporty statement on the road
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BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal
The SUV has all the quality attributes of the X5 in a seven-seat configuration
The Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president failed to declare money transferred to him from a company owned by his brother, known as a VBS Mutual Bank beneficiary
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The hub in Pretoria reportedly delivers services to 52 countries and contributes billions to the economy
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BMW’s motorsport division has some roots in South Africa
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