News Bulletin of 13 May 2025, 9am

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to deliver the Official Opening Address of Africa's Travel Indaba today at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The Africa Travel Indaba will run from the 13th to 15 May 2025 under the theme "Unlimited Africa,". This highlights the continent’s vast tourism potential and promotes stronger cross-border collaboration within the sector.

The Gauteng government has launched the Ribane-Laka Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Mamelodi at a cost of 148 million rand. The school focuses on automotive and electronics training, aiming to equip learners with practical, job-creating skills. Education MEC Matome Chiloane praised its academic excellence. Industry partner TASEZ will support training, offering learners exposure to real-world automotive and ICT environments. Gauteng Premier Panyazi Lesufi: SOUND

Scientists have found seismic clues that suggest liquid water may be hiding beneath Mars' surface. By listening to the echoes of "marsquakes" researchers uncovered signs of water lingering at the base of the planet's upper crust. This crust sits between 3.4 and 5 miles below the surface. Professor at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics Weijia Sun says the presence of liquid water is regarded as one of the most critical factors in the search for extraterrestrial life.