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‘I broke the curse’ – the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
At 19, Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable that it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
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At 19, Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable that it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.

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Five will be passenger cars, including a compact electric car and a small electric SUV

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Three South African Police Service officers stationed at Pretoria West police station who are charged with corruption and extortion were on Monday granted bail of R5,000 each.

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Roelf Meyer is set present his credentials to Donald Trump this week, in a critical mission to repair fractured diplomatic relations.

South Africa
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and city officials are expected to engage residents in the inner city

South Africa
Julius Malema launched an urgent application against Ngizwe Mchunu.

South Africa
Western Cape government to apply for another disaster classification following severe storm damage.

South Africa
Former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was killed in Vosloorus on the East Rand in October 2014.

World
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

World
The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also “key international and regional issues.”

World
President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war.

World
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Business
Retailer Pick n Pay has drawn in R4.7 billion through the sale of Boxer shares to help fund its turnaround strategy.

Business
Xiaomi’s smart TVs offer impressive visual quality and immersion at affordable prices, making them a great upgrade ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Business
Parents criticise the Devon school’s plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year.

Business
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.

Politics
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Politics
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

Sport
Ulster prop Angus Bell says it would be a “huge honour” to be part of a first Ulster team to lift silverware for 20 years as the side prepare to face Montpellier in Friday’s Challenge Cup final.

Sport
Victor Wembanyama delivers a 40-20 performance as the San Antonio Spurs open the NBA’s Conference finals with a double-overtime win at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sport
Chippa United have appointed Brandon Truter as their new head coach ahead of their final Betway Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Here’s your latest transfer news updates on PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Education
[New Times] African higher learning institutions are under increasing pressure to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for a job market being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence.
Education
Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand.
Education
Why graduates are booing artificial intelligence.

Education
Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it
One in three university students think AI will wipe out jobs so rapidly it will trigger civil unrest, according to a survey by King’s College London (KCL).
Students are among the heaviest users of AI, the poll found, with 77% using it at least a few times a month – compared with...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
In honour of Africa Month, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg will host the Taste of Cultures Food Festival. Find out more…

Lifestyle
Two urgent deadlines for SASSA beneficiaries are right around the corner. Here’s what grant recipients can do to avoid disruptions …

Lifestyle
A Facebook post about an elephant protecting a dead safari park ranger has gone viral, prompting SANParks to step in and call foul on it.

Entertainment
‘He has been playing consistently and his physical condition has improved,’ said Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Entertainment
Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on…

Entertainment
The manhunt for the 75-year-old’s attackers, who accused her of witchcraft, still continues.

Entertainment
The Department of Health moved to distance the ruling from the NHI.
Science/Tech
Europe is testing laser-based satellite communications through a new mountaintop ground station in Greece, aiming to deliver faster, more secure links than traditional radio systems as bandwidth demand grows. The Register reports: Lithuanian space and defense biz Astrolight says that it has commissioned a new optical ground station in Greece that will support ESA-backed CubeSat missions testing...

Science/Tech
A frontier firm is an organisation that has begun redesigning how work gets done, says Bernard Vertenten, Microsoft Solutions business development at DAC Systems.
Science/Tech
The ITWeb Security Summit 2026 takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 2-4 June.

Science/Tech
Matthew Stevens, CTO of Dolos, will host a webinar on 20 May at 11am exploring how WatchGuard Technologies can support secure school networks.
Motoring
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Motoring
Second round of this year’s series didn’t disappoint the Red Star faithful.
Health
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.