Historical facts from 2016 linking BMW operations in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa's expo, and the location of Soweto within Gauteng.

The entities involved

• BMW →

  German automobile manufacturer, and conglomerate

  • Weakness in the Chinese market has negatively impacted BMW's profit outlook.Mon 05:06
  • Multiple luxury and high-end vehicles, including Lamborghini, Porsche, and BMW, were involved in crashes across Mumbai on September 22, 2026.Mon 04:44
• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Mon 17:53
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
• Soweto →

  township of South Africa

  • Soweto is a township located within the borders of South Africa.Mon 15:02
  • Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation from Johannesburg, reflecting on the legacy of Soweto uprisings and the scope of democracy beyond Parliament.Mon 04:19

Related events

• Cyril Ramaphosa led an expo in a township, which was part of his hosting tour, on August 22, 2017.Sep 4
• Cyril Ramaphosa campaigned in Johannesburg townships on August 30, 2026.Aug 30
• A major concert was held in Gauteng, South Africa, featuring Kabza De Small and paying tribute to township culture through a BMW nod.Sep 21
• Ramaphosa called for industrialization and renewal, aiming for South Africa to become Africa's engineering workshop.Aug 14
• In 2019, Ramaphosa established the IMTT to address issues in Alexandra township, involving Gauteng and Johannesburg governments.Jul 20