News Bulletin of 10 May 2025, 4pm

The newly upgraded Ribane-Laka Maths, Science, and ICT School in Mamelodi officially opened its doors, boasting a R148-million facelift.
With a focus on automotive and electronics education, the state-of-the-art facility equips learners with skills for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
The school, which has a rich history dating back to 1924, features modern laboratories, advanced ICT infrastructure, and specialized training areas.
Attended by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other dignitaries, the launch highlights the school’s role in preparing students for future careers while contributing to the economic development of the Northern Development Corridor

In a historic first, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first-ever U.S. leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Tens of thousands gathered at St Peter's Basilica to cheer his first address.
World leaders welcomed his election—US presidents Trump and Obama praised the milestone, while South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa applauded his early focus on peace.
Leaders from Ukraine, Palestine, Russia, Israel, and beyond expressed hopes for strengthened ties and moral leadership. Many see Pope Leo’s election as a moment of global unity and spiritual renewal.

The City of Tshwane has officially handed over a once-illegal parking site on Sisulu Street, located in the heart of Pretoria Central, to the Mamelodi Local and Long-Distance Taxi Association (Malldta).
This strategic move aims to improve safety, order, and accessibility in the city's inner transport network.
The facility, situated at the corner of Nana Sita and Sisulu streets, will serve as a formal taxi rank for all Mamelodi taxis, enhancing urban flow management for residents and businesses.
This initiative is part of the metro's broader efforts to formalise and support the taxi industry, reclaim public spaces, and attract future development, including potential retail investments.