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Sabalenka cuts news conference short as top French Open players protest prize money
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026, 17:14

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Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

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The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called “super sites” that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.
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In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, accountability takes centre stage with a breakthrough in tracking down missing state funds, a scathing high court ruling involving a late political struggle veteran, and a breakdown of the bid to remove Julius Malema from the JSC.

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She was best known for hosting ITV’s long-running travel show Wish You Were Here…?
South Africa
Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly
National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of Rands to struggling municipalities.
This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the department’s Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday.
The Minister revealed that provincial...
South Africa
Call for stronger whistleblower protection
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called for stronger protections for whistleblowers and anti-corruption activists, warning that too many people who stand up against crime and corruption continue to be targeted for doing the right thing.
Speaking at the release of the fourth-quarter crime statistics on Thursday, Cachalia used the occasion...
South Africa
Cachalia: Gender-based violence persists behind closed doors
Nearly half of all rapes reported in South Africa during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year took place in the homes of either the victim or the perpetrator, highlighting the persistent threat of gender-based violence behind closed doors.
Releasing the latest crime statistics on Friday, Police Minister Firoz...
South Africa
Murder rate drops
South Africa recorded a 9.5% decrease in murders during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with 546 fewer people killed compared with the same period a year earlier, Police Minister Firoz Cachalia announced on Thursday.
Presenting crime statistics for the period January 1 to March 31, 2026, Cachalia said murders declined from 5 727 in the...

World
Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals “minor inconsistencies” on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are not significant.

World
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel’s party leadership victory void, further cementing the president’s grip on power.

World
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

World
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR – often dubbed the French Banksy

Africa
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Business
Thailand is cutting back visa-free access for tourists from 93 countries, including South Africa, as authorities crack down on foreign nationals accused of poor behaviour.

Business
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

Business
There were 5,181 murders in South Africa from January to March 2026, averaging nearly 60 murders per day.

Business
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

Politics
The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100

Politics
Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

Politics
The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

Politics
The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.

Sport
Tottenham Hotspur agree to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham.

Sport
Pep Guardiola says the club needs a new manager and new energy after he announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

Sport
Orbit College assistant coach Kabelo Machete says “tears will flow” when his side face Orlando Pirates in Saturday’s Betway Premiership finale.

Sport
Gayton McKenzie has publicly backed Sipho Mbule after the Orlando Pirates midfielder was left out of the preliminary Bafana Bafana squad,

Education
New scheme will be worth 40% less than current government grants and will be shared with secondaries
Funding for primary school sport in England is to be slashed by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders.
The Department for Education said that the £320m fund paid directly to primary schools each year through its PE...
Education
[Africa Check] SCAM ALERT: South Africa’s education department warns against “teacher assistants phase 6” job scams on Facebook
Education
[Premium Times] The appointment has generated widespread conversation across the education, policy, and technology sectors, not merely because of Professor Aina’s age, but because of the depth of expertise, institutional experience, and reform credentials he brings to the role at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s education system
Education
[Premium Times] The call comes amid growing concerns over menstrual health challenges affecting girls and women across Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities where sanitary products remain unaffordable for many families

Lifestyle
One Northern Cape man travels 20km for an R370 SRD grant that barely feeds five people, and he’s not alone. This is his story.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit has clamped down on non-compliant scrap dealers, leading to 136 closures and 88 arrests.

Lifestyle
New data is showing that home buyers across SA are quietly shifting their attention toward homes that offer more than just convenience.

Lifestyle
After his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Scott Naso struggled to get her to seek treatment due to her parents’ influence on her.

Entertainment
The MK party is demanding full public disclosure regarding governance failures, expenditure and sudden suspensions as the ‘Pimville’ telenovela crisis deepens.

Entertainment
The matter has also been referred to the Auditor-General to consider conducting an audit of the fire repair project.

Entertainment
The fate of Lammie, Mopani, and Ramadiba remains strictly in the hands of the court.

Entertainment
The investigation into all the murders is ongoing as detectives are working to determine whether the incidents are connected.

Science/Tech
A reliable network structure was once seen as a basic requirement for storing data, but now it’s a must-have for businesses worldwide. As anti-bot detection mechanisms and geographically targeted restrictions become more challenging. If you happen to be in tasks like extracting large-scale data, doing market research, or managing multiple accounts through automation, having strong […]

Science/Tech
From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope
Clinical trials of immunotherapies have rocketed in the past decade as researchers have turned their understanding of the body’s defences into powerful new treatments. Leading the pack are cancer therapies, but researchers have other conditions in their sights, from infections and allergies...

Science/Tech
When scaling AI, organisations need the ability to classify, govern and continuously monitor all of their data and AI, says Veeam.

Science/Tech
In an era defined by AI agents and autonomous execution, organisations must rethink what “recovery” truly means, says Veeam Software’s Ian Engelbrecht.
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Health
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is “high”, but it remains “low” at the global level.

Health
The rare species of Ebola involved – known as Bundibugyo – kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Health
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
Health
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.