News Bulletin of 13 May 2026, 1pm

Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube joined iStore Education and iSchoolAfrica for the launch of a new coding and robotics centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto.
The project aims to give township learners access to digital skills and technology training from an early age.
The centre will help learners and teachers develop coding, robotics and other technology skills linked to the growing digital economy.
Government says the initiative forms part of efforts to prepare young South Africans for careers in industries such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy and data science.

President Cyril Ramaphosa opened Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban yesterday, as tourism leaders gathered for one of the continent’s biggest travel trade events.
The showcase brings together airlines, hotels, tour operators and tourism boards from across Africa and international markets to promote tourism and business opportunities.
Industry leaders say the event is expected to help unlock billions of rand for the tourism sector through new partnerships, investment and increased travel across the continent.
The annual gathering also creates opportunities for local businesses and supports job creation in tourism and hospitality.

The Franschhoek Literary Festival takes place from 15 to 17 May in the Western Cape, bringing together writers, storytellers and audiences for a weekend focused on books, ideas and conversation.
The programme features local and international authors, with sessions covering topics from memoir and parenting to wildlife photography, food culture and adventure storytelling.
Organisers say the festival also includes a focus on families and young readers, with a children’s programme aimed at encouraging a love of reading and storytelling.
A highlight of the weekend is the Rock for Reading fundraiser, which combines live music and entertainment in support of literacy projects in under-resourced schools in the Franschhoek Valley.