News Bulletin of 18 May 2025, 11am

Tshwane Metro has confirmed that all libraries in the city will once again open on Saturdays, following public concern—particularly from the Moot area—about recent closures. The decision ensured that the Afrikaans 100 celebration on 10 May at Waverley Library could proceed as planned. The change aligns with a 2021 council resolution requiring Category B libraries to operate on Saturdays. Libraries are seen as vital centres for education, digital literacy, and cultural enrichment across the Metro.

The Tshwane Municipality aims to revive Wonderboom Airport through a public-private partnership. Despite years of financial losses, the city sees the airport as a potential revenue generator. Finance MMC Eugene Modise highlighted its strategic value for cargo, especially for transporting platinum and manganese. Funds have been allocated in the 2025/26 budget to revitalise municipal assets, including the airport. Modise said the city’s long-term strategy includes expanding Wonderboom’s domestic capacity while retaining municipal involvement.

Singapore is expanding its national airport, breaking ground this week on a fifth terminal that is due to open in the mid-2030s.
The new terminal will increase the size of Changi Airport's existing area, allowing the facility to handle 140 million passengers per year from its current 90 million passengers capacity.
The move follows expansion projects that have been completed in other Asian countries, such as South Korea, Thailand and Hong Kong.