News Bulletin of 18 October 2025, 11am

The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane hosted the Maths, Science, and ICT Schools of Specialisation Festival in Soweto on Tuesday.

The event brought together schools specialising in Maths, Science, ICT and Engineering to showcase innovative learner projects.

The initiative forms part of the province’s commitment to nurturing young talent through specialised curricula in critical learning areas.

Hundreds of young cyclists participated in the annual inter-provincial school cycling championship in Limpopo.

The initiative which is organised in partnership with Cycling South Africa and the Department of Education, Sports and Recreation, aims to establish cycling as an official sport in both primary and secondary schools.

learners from schools across the country, competed in various categories, showcasing their skills and passion for the sport.

The Nelson Mandela Metro says the tourism sector has shown steady growth in the current financial year, due to the city’s success in attracting both national and international conferences.

The Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture in the City, Bassie Kamana says one of the key highlights for the Metro this year, was hosting the G20 Working Group Meeting, since the beginning of the year.

The province generated an estimated R41 billion from foreign visitor spending, exceeding a benchmark of R29 billion.