Staff reporter
The Automotive Industry plays a pivotal role in the economy and is evolving at an alarming rate due to demand. Recent developments in the motor industry have seen features installed that were once regarded as futuristic and far-fetched a few decades ago. This has been realised through modern technology and the ushering in of the fourth industrial revolution. The advancements made in the Automotive Industry have produced hybrid models which are eco-friendly and fuel efficient, including self-driven vehicles.
The Gauteng Education in partnership with BMW Group South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Tim Abbott officially launched Soshanguve Technical Secondary School of Specialisation on Tuesday April, 9). The school will focus on the Automotive Industry, through practical and theoretical learning, responding to the skills needs in the region, the province and the country.
During the handover, MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi, said that they are advocating quality education for which learners benefit from.
“We are excited about our partnership with BMW SA, who donated and handed over one of its first X3s model to the school for educational gain to our learners, among others they will also support the school with training services and material,” he added.
BMW Group South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa CEO Tim Abbott handed over a BMW X3 to the school, so that learners can be exposed to the highest level of engineering. This vehicle was manufactured at a BMW Plant in Rosslyn. BMW South Africa is loaning 20 BMW X3s to schools, universities and science centres for technical and engineering training purposes, in line with its mission to help resource South African schools. They will support these institutions with training resources, personnel and equipment for the duration of the two-year loans.
