Babongile Mandela joins Coca-Cola Africa as new PACS director

Babongile Mandela has been named the new public affairs, communications and sustainability director (PACS) for Coca-Cola Africa, based in Johannesburg. Mandela joined Coca-Cola Africa in April from Absa Group's corporate affairs division.

Mandela will strengthen Coca-Cola Africa's reputation through government relations and media relations. He will also assess and manage franchise risks and opportunities in South Africa.