Indholdsfortegnelse for 2025-05-03 i Saturday Star

Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly popular in the Western world, but many celebrities still cling to time-honoured beauty secrets and wellness hacks that yield impressive results without the need for surgical enhancements. From Victoria Beckham’s morning rituals to Zendaya’s make-up mastery, these unconventional beauty methodologies are being shared, offering fans accessible ways to achieve that coveted glow. Victoria Beckham Former Spice Girl turned fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham, recently shared her wellness hack through her Instagram Stories, showcasing her morning routine, which includes a couple of spoons of apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach. This simple yet effective method is a part of a broader wellness regime that she shares with her football legend husband, David Beckham. Together, they whip up nutrient-packed green smoothies filled with ingredients like spinach, broccoli,…

Oh, the irony. The happiest people on social media often have the darkest secrets, and the American Murder: Gabby Petito story is a brutal reminder of this fact. If you’ve heard the name Gabby Petito before, it’s likely because of the tragic, gut-wrenching story that’s still a topic of discussion across social media. Netflix’s docuseries shows that behind every picture-perfect post, there’s often more than meets the eye. It digs deep into the couple’s seemingly happy journey across the United States, with Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie posting their “van life” adventures online. What they didn’t show their followers, however, were the cracks in their relationship. Right from the start, the series pulls you into a real-life horror story, beginning with the bodycam footage of a police stop in…

On April 27, 1994, South Africa embarked on its journey toward democracy, emerging from the shadows of apartheid. Thirty-one years later, we take a moment to reflect on what this freedom has meant - not only for the adults who cast their first votes but also for the generations of children born into this new South Africa. For these children, democracy is not a distant memory; it is a promise that they will be seen, heard, and protected. Children’s rights in South Africa were not simply restored with the advent of democracy; they were established in full for the first time. Under apartheid, South Africa was particularly brutal to children, especially “black children”, who faced systematic neglect, poverty, and violence. The 1996 Constitution, widely regarded as one of the most…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a case of defeating the ends of justice has been opened against an individual in Cape Town who falsely claimed on social media to have seen the missing white VW Polo driven by three deceased police constables. “We call for responsible social reporting,” SAPS national spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said on Thursday during a media briefing at the Hennops River in Centurion. “We picked up a case on social media where an individual in Cape Town claims he saw this particular vehicle in the river.” Her remarks came shortly before police recovered the white VW Polo from the river. Inside the vehicle, authorities found a white handbag, an identity document, a vehicle service book and a set of keys. “We…

In 2009 South Africa experienced a significant measles outbreak. Dr Liza Street, paediatrician and co-founder of Ajuda, a digital storage vault for health information, was on the frontlines as sick children by the dozen started arriving at the hospital where she was working. Some children (predominantly vaccinated) were treated for mild symptoms and sent home. The unvaccinated children, small babies, and those with compromised immune systems were less fortunate, developing complications like pneumonia, dehydration, middle ear infections, and inflammation of the brain. One little boy, just 18 months old, was admitted with severe pneumonia. “By the time he arrived, his oxygen levels were already dangerously low, and his young body was fighting for every breath. The team saved his life, but it was traumatic. We had no choice but to…

The armoured vehicles came at dusk as families were preparing dinner. Two days earlier, gunmen had killed 26 people, most of them tourists, in a remote Himalayan meadow. Now hundreds of Indian soldiers descended on this tiny village, hunting for suspects. They encircled the home of Adil Hussain Thoker, one of the militants accused of carrying out the attack, forcing villagers into the surrounding rice fields as darkness fell. At midnight, a thunderous blast ruptured the silence – “The earth shook beneath our feet,” recalled one local, speaking like others in this story on the condition of anonymity because he feared for his safety. The two-storey brick-and-wood house was reduced to rubble. Indian officials say they are carrying out controlled demolitions of homes where explosives have been found. Thoker’s family…

As rain swept across the Cape this week, it brought long-awaited relief to the charred slopes of Tokai, Noordhoek, Silvermine and surrounding areas. With the fire finally contained, the focus is turning to the scale of the destruction, the extraordinary firefighting efforts, and growing public scrutiny around the City of Cape Town’s fire preparedness. The blaze consumed over 2 800 hectares of Table Mountain National Park, much of it fynbos — a fire-adapted vegetation unique to the Cape. While this ecosystem will eventually regenerate, not all damage can be undone. Slower-moving wildlife, including tortoises, chameleons, and snakes, were especially vulnerable. "The loss of life is hard to see," said Belinda Abraham of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. "Unlike the fynbos, which will regenerate, these lives are lost forever." Still,…

At Nashik International Airport, there are so many posters advertising vineyards and wine tastings, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve landed in Cape Town rather than India’s west, 160kms north of Mumbai. Yet in the past two decades, Indian wine production has, in fact, become a thing, and Nashik is its epicenter. The greater wine industry is taking notice: Sula Vineyards, India’s leading winemaker, won the gold medal for cabernet sauvignon from the Global Wine Masters last May, the highest honor an Indian bottling has received at that annual competition. A viognier from Grover Zampa, which has vineyards in Nashik as well as Bangalore, in India’s south, was named best of show at January’s Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America competition. Beyond winning awards, Nashik is fueling a thirst…

One of the biggest talking points for Chery at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show is Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), which is essentially the automaker’s hybrid range of vehicles, of which South Africa will also get its fair share. Chery says that the next-generation CSH range will be powered by an advanced hybrid engine, which will boast a record-breaking 46.5% thermal efficiency, matched to a hybrid transmission which will offer 93% efficiency. We understand that models such as the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH, the Tiggo 8 CSH and the Tiggo 9 CSH will be making their way to South African shores. The all-new Himla The most interesting bit of news for South Africa comes with the announcement of the all-new Himla double-cab bakkie making its way here in 2026. While at…

Harking back to the 1970s, Porsche has unveiled a retro-styled 911 called the 911 Spirit 70 at the Shanghai Auto Show and according to Porsche, a lucky few will be able to own one locally. It is the third Heritage Design model following the first 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in 2020, in the style of the 1950s and early 1960s and the 911 Sport Classic that revived the style of the 1960s and early 1970s. It will have a limited run of 1 500 units. Engine The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet with Porsche's new 3.6-litre turbocharged hybrid flat-six engine with an eTurbo system and an electric motor integrated into the dual-clutch PDK transmission producing 398kW and 610Nm. Exterior The designers…

South Africans are putting off getting married until later in life, putting this ceremonial expression of love aside as they are focused on their financial stability, personal growth, and careers. And that’s if they are even getting married at all. A recently released Statistics South Africa research paper noted that the median age for grooms getting married has moved up from 35 to 38 in about a decade. Over the same period, the data showed, brides were getting married at a median – or middle-of-the-range age of 34 instead of 31. Statistics South Africa noted that, “in modern times, love and commitment are no longer bound by age but by readiness. Across the globe, the traditional timeline for tying the knot is shifting, and South Africa is no exception.” Verona…

A recent real-life case demonstrated the importance of estate planners and trustees staying alert. Essentially, the founder’s (the estate planner) daughter reached maturity, and her new attorney boyfriend influenced her so significantly that she believed she could claim her fair portion from the trust. In a knee-jerk reaction, the parents want to remove her as a beneficiary from the trust in an attempt to protect the assets held in trust as a generational wealth protection vehicle. Is that the right decision? What was the intention of the founder? When a crisis hits, people often lose sight of why they established trusts. The estate planner should revisit these reasons. The founder’s intention must be clearly stipulated in the trust deed. Additionally, the purpose of setting up the trust should be explained…

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said it was “natural” his more experienced stars like Harry Maguire delivered in the 3-0 Europa League semi-final first leg win over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night. The Red Devils have had an atrocious domestic season, languishing in 14th in the Premier League, and some of their most established players have come in for heavy criticism. However,, at the San Mames, Bruno Fernandes netted twice and England international Harry Maguire helped set up the opening goal for former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro with an enterprising dribble down the right flank. “It’s really important that they have to step up in these moments,” Amorim told reporters. “They are experienced, international players. They have to step up in these moments – that’s why they are playing here.…

Winter is often seen as a time for hibernation, where people retreat indoors with warm blankets and steaming cups of hot cocoa. However, this perception couldn’t be further from the truth in South Africa. From June to August, the winter months present an incredible opportunity to explore the country’s stunning landscapes and diverse activities. South Africa’s winter is not just about the cold; it is an invitation to engage with nature, embark on thrilling adventures, and discover the rich tapestry of experiences that the country has to offer. From the snow-capped peaks of the Drakensberg to the sun-kissed beaches of Durban, winter in Mzansi is a season filled with excitement, beauty, and unique opportunities for both locals and visitors alike. As the temperatures drop, the country transforms into a playground…

Ben Affleck is in full furrow-browed golden retriever mode in The Accountant 2, a convoluted, overcomplicated follow-up to the 2016 action drama that, when it became an unexpected hit, seemed to bode well for the theatrical fortunes of original movies aimed at grown-up audiences attracted to violence and arcane techno-speak in equal measure. Those qualities are already wearing thin nearly 10 years later, when those same filmgoers might have to refresh their memories: What exactly is the backstory of Christian Wolff, Affleck’s autistic forensic accountant who helps bad guys launder their money while wheeling around in an Airstream-cum-armamentarium? Did he end up on good terms or not-so-good terms with Ray King and Marybeth Medina (J.K. Simmons, Cynthia Addai-Robinson respectively), of the US government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network? Was…

“Tell us where Joshlin is.” It’s the cry that echoed beyond the courtroom walls, past the fences and streets of Saldanha Bay, and into the hearts of a nation gripped by the disappearance of a child. As Judge Nathan Erasmus delivered a verdict of guilt against Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and their friend Steveno “Steffie” van Rhyn for the kidnapping and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, spontaneous applause broke out in the gallery. The six-year-old girl went missing on February 19, 2024, from her Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, home. She missed school that morning as her mom, Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, claimed she had been sick and then told others her daughter’s uniform was dirty. The mom, her boyfriend Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, and their friend Steveno ‘Steffie’ van…

An Australian woman accused of murdering three people by dishing up a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington never asked after her dying guests' wellbeing, her husband told a court. Erin Patterson, 50, is charged with three murders — the parents and aunt of her estranged husband — and one attempted murder. She has pleaded not guilty to all counts. Her defence says the fatal beef-and-pastry meal, laced with death cap mushrooms, was the result of "a terrible accident". On the third day of a trial that has made international headlines, the accused woman's husband, Simon Patterson, said she never asked him about his family's health as they lay in hospital. "It intrigued me that she never actually asked," he told the jury at the Latrobe Valley Law Courts in Morwell, southeast…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has filed court papers against the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), Morakane Mosupyoe, accusing her of acting unconstitutionally by blocking a motion aimed at censuring the MEC for Health, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. The motion, brought forward by DA health spokesperson Jack Bloom, sought to hold the MEC accountable for her alleged role in the ongoing denial of timely cancer treatment to patients in the province,a crisis the DA says is leading to preventable suffering and death. As previously reported by The Star, at the centre of the dispute is the Gauteng Department of Health’s (GDoH) handling of cancer treatment services. Civil society organisations—Section27, the Cancer Alliance, and the Treatment Action Campaign have taken the department to court, accusing it of failing to spend…

A deadly attack in the contested Kashmir region has prompted fears of spiralling conflict between nuclear- armed India and Pakistan. New Delhi, which accuses Pakistan of backing the attack, has not yet taken military action. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the Indian army “complete operational freedom” to respond. Pakistan, which denies responsibility, has vowed to retaliate against “any act of aggression”. The worst recent attack in Indian-run Kashmir was at Pulwama in 2019, when a suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into a security forces convoy, killing 40 and wounding 35. Indian fighter jets carried out air strikes on Pakistani territory 12 days later. Troops are now facing off along the 770km fortified Line of Control – the route of a ceasefire line dating back to…

Balfour Mall in Johannesburg has stepped up to support a new school initiative that combined sport, talent scouting and community pride in a packed day of competition at Northview High School. The VYG (Victory Youth Group) Sports Day, held recently in partnership with Chippa United, attracted learners from ten schools for a programme that combined athletics (mixed relay), chess, netball and soccer. This initiative reflects the mall’s ambition to back meaningful community development projects in its surrounding area. With strong backing from multiple stores within Balfour Mall, the centre contributed R13 000 in direct sponsorship, bringing in several additional partners that contributed to help make the event possible. The combined value of all sponsorships totalled R65 510, which supported catering, prizes and professional event content creation, contributing to a competitive,…

Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from more than 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa’s premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from June 10-12, is considered to be the continent’s most influential when it comes to F&B sourcing and innovation. With a large number of people coming from abroad, and showcasing 15 international pavilions, the Africa Food Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for African businesses looking to tap into global markets. According to the African Development Bank, the African F&B market is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, on the back of rapid economic and urban growth on the continent. In…

Despite returning with Khumbu cough from a trek to Mount Everest's base camp, a KwaZulu-Natal doctor says the trip has made him more determined to accomplish his ultimate ambition - to summit the mountain. “That is something that is on my bucket list, to summit Mount Everest,” said Dr Kanaya Maharaj, from Port Shepstone. He and 13 other hikers recently returned from their trip to base camp. The group known as Team North: South, are from KZN's north and south coasts and Johannesburg. Some of the members of the group were aged 50 and above. Apart from Maharaj, the other members are Kaajal Sewcharan Sukeri, Rajendran Pillay, Praval Bodasing, Sunjay Bodasing, Danish Arunkumar Dullay, Anesh Rampurtab, Anandh Badrinath, Vasanti Kistasamy, Yagambaram Kistasamy, Isipingo Subramoney, Pranav Anandh Badrinath, Morganathan Moonsamy Naidoo,…

We’ve had our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab bakkie for a couple of months now and it’s been a trusty workhorse without skipping a beat. I’ve carted a faulty tumble dryer to the repair shop, saving on the call-out fee, lawnmowers, because the city council has long since given up on service delivery where we live, so veld grass verges need to be cut, and, with winter creeping up on us, thrown a bakkie load of wood on the back. I’ve also focused on my fuel consumption and, between my partner and I, we've managed to get it down to 9l/100km. It helps that much of the driving has been done on highways, but for a 2.0-litre Bi-turbo diesel engine with 154kW and 500Nm of torque aided by a 10-speed…

They say the food industry is putting pesticides, dangerous food dyes and other toxic chemicals into the US food supply. They eschew highly processed foods, raise chickens and grow organic vegetables in their backyards. Some call themselves “crunchy moms”, a term once linked with 1970s liberal environmentalists. But these aren’t traditional, left-wing environmentalists. They are the moms in the “Make America Healthy Again”, or MAHA, movement. They lean conservative, distrust vaccines and support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. And they are changing what it means to be an environmentalist in the US – and generating growing momentum to change the country’s food system. “This perception that the food industry specifically is exploiting families to profit over children’s health – you can see roots of that from…

I believe there should be increased efforts by regulators and the financial services industry to reduce delays by retirement funds and their administrators in disbursing benefits to members or transferring benefits to another fund. The longer a fund sits on money that should be disbursed or transferred, the longer it receives the administration fees on that money. In terms of the Pension Funds Act and the rules of the fund, a retirement fund has to finalise a payout to a member or effect a transfer of benefits “within a reasonable time” of receiving instruction from the member. If the member has died, the process is more involved, because the fund needs to consider dependants not necessarily named on the beneficiary form when distributing the benefit, which would typically be part…

While global markets have been on somewhat of a rollercoaster since Trump’s re-election in November 2024, traders’ nerves have been particularly tested this past month. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) – one of the most widely used gauges of market turbulence – recently spiked to its highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic. This latest surge followed growing fears of a global recession, sparked by Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. In these times of extreme market uncertainty, a balanced trading strategy is key. If you haven’t done so before, now may be a good time to consider incorporating bonds into your portfolio. While no asset is entirely immune to volatility, bonds tend to exhibit lower correlation with high-risk assets, making them valuable during periods of market stress. The core appeal of bonds…

Tottenham Hotspur put aside their woeful domestic season with a 3-1 home victory against Norway’s Bodo/Glimt leaving them within sight of the Europa League final on Thursday night. Brennan Johnson’s header after 37 seconds and a clever James Maddison finish put Tottenham 2-0 ahead at the break, and Dominic Solanke increased their advantage just past the hour mark when he calmly converted a penalty. The buoyant home fans were already dreaming of a likely all-English showdown with Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21. But there was a late twist as captain Ulrik Saltnes’ deflected effort gave Bodo/Glimt hope for next week’s second leg, which will take place inside the Arctic Circle. Bodo/Glimt are the first Norwegian side to reach a European semi-final, and with home wins against the likes…

On May 1, South Africa marked Workers’ Day, a time to reflect on the state of employment in the country. Yet, as the nation grapples with a youth unemployment rate of over 44%, experts remain concerned about the challenges preventing South Africans from accessing meaningful work. Dr Armand Bam, Senior Lecturer and Head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School, highlighted how recent shifts in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) have aimed to include groups such as women, people with disabilities, and individuals from rural areas. While there has been progress in areas like enterprise development, Dr Bam noted that many barriers still persist. “The measure of true inclusion,” he said, “is when these groups not only enter but can thrive within the economy, with sustained access to ownership, leadership,…

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has condemned podcaster Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho over what she calls “vomitous utterances” made against media personality Minnie Dlamini in a recent episode of Podcast and Chill. This follows the podcast host's crude speculation regarding the reasons behind Dlamini’s past romantic break-ups, suggesting, 'maybe her coochie smells or something.' Letsike condemned this statement as 'nauseating in its vulgarity' and a violation of Dlamini’s rights to freedom, security, equality, and human dignity. Letsike warned that such commentary is not just offensive, but constitutes a form of online gender-based violence as outlined in South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. “This incident is not a harmless joke or casual banter – it is…

Netcare Hospital Division has dismissed claims that its Netcare Milpark Hospital turned away a Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer who was shot while on duty, allegedly due to a R35 million debt owed by the City of Johannesburg. This follows allegations made by Public Safety Committee Chairperson Sarah Wissler, who said the officer was refused medical attention and transferred to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, where he waited for hours before receiving care. “Last night, one of our JMPD officers was shot while on duty. When taken to Netcare Milpark Hospital, he was denied emergency care because the City of Johannesburg owes the hospital R35 million,” Wissler said in a statement on Thursday. According to Wissler the officer, now in critical condition, was moved to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, where…

Slain Kashmiri horseman Syed Adil Shah’s grieving family say they are proud of his “sacrifice” after he wrestled with a gunman as he tried to save tourists in last week’s attack. Shah, 30, had taken visitors on his pony up to the meadows near Pahalgam, a lush green meadow nestled beneath snow-capped Himalayan peaks on April 22 when gunmen emerged from the treelines. Holidaymakers were enjoying the tranquil meadows when at least three gunmen, still at large despite a massive search, raked the crowds with automatic gunfire, killing 26 men, including Shah. “He showed his humanity and that allows us to live on,” his inconsolable father Syed Haidar Shah said from their modest home nestled on wooded slopes. “He sacrificed his own life while trying to save innocent visitors.” Shah,…

Slipper Day returns on May 30 and South Africans are invited to Do It For The Dreamers by purchasing a R20 sticker, wearing their slippers, and helping to fulfil the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses. It’s a simple yet powerful way to bring hope and joy to those who need it most. For the past 36 years, Reach For A Dream has been fulfilling dreams for children with illnesses such as cancer, heart conditions, and organ failure to name a few. Each day, Reach For A Dream brings more than six dreams to life, whether it’s meeting their role model, receiving something they’ve always dreamed of, or experiencing the joy of their dream destination for the first time. These moments offer relief, inspiration, and the courage to keep dreaming.…

A rare work by the painter LS Lowry, known for his depictions of English working-class life, originally bought for 10 pounds is expected to fetch up to £1 million (R25m) when it goes under the hammer, auctioneers said this week. The painting, Going To The Mill, was bought by literary editor Arthur Wallace in 1926 and has been in his family ever since. Lowry, who died in 1976 at the age of 88, won fame for his paintings of industrial parts of northern England populated with his signature “matchstick” figures. The work shows mill workers scurrying with factory chimneys belching smoke in the background. Completed in 1925, it is believed to be one of the earliest sales made by Lowry in an unusual two-for-one deal the buyer negotiated directly with…

Lexus has lifted the covers off the all-new eighth-generation Lexus ES at the Shanghai Auto Show, including a fully electric version. It’s assembled on the company’s reimagined TNGA GA-K platform that is purpose built to accommodate both hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrains. Drivetrains For the first time the ES 300h uses a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 145kW. The ES 350h features an upgraded 2.5-litre hybrid engine with an all-wheel drive option delivering 183kW or 148kW. The BEV ES 350e produces 165kW with a claimed range of 685km. All variants are driven by the front wheels except the electric ES 500e that gets a motor on the rear axle and produces 252kW with a range of…

With World Veterinary Day having been commemorated on April 26, and Save the Rhino Day on Thursday, this is an opportune time to reflect on the efforts of conservation teams, which include veterinarians, to combat the scourge of rhino poaching. There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa – the black rhino and the white rhino. South Africa is the stronghold for white rhino. There are said to be between 10 000 and 15 000 rhinos in the country. Yet, despite this large number, about 10 000 rhinos have been lost, all for their horns. Rhino horn is a sought-after commodity in many parts of Asia, especially China. Having lost about half of our rhino population, it may seem that we are not making…

In recent years, South Africa has unfortunately earned a reputation as a fertile ground for fraudsters, transforming the country into a global hotspot for scams so elaborate they could fool even the sharpest among us. As a journalist and editor, I often hear of new scams making the rounds, but nothing quite compares to the chilling accounts of the SAPS impersonation scam – a scheme so terrifyingly convincing that it leaves its victims reeling in despair. Having personally experienced the unnerving rise in fraudulent activity, I can attest to the psychological toll scams like these take. A few months ago, I received an email claiming to be from my bank. The message was perfect in its mimicry – logos, language, and even sender details seemed legitimate. While I managed to…

Financial freedom is a goal that many aspire to, yet few truly achieve. It’s often viewed as a simple formula: earn more, save diligently, and invest wisely. However, financial freedom also entails establishing sound financial habits early on so you can build enough wealth, passive income streams, or savings to comfortably cover your expenses and live financially free. Financial freedom isn’t about keeping up with the Jones’ It is ingrained in our nature to compare ourselves to others, and there is a tendency to equate financial success with the vehicles we drive, the places we live, and the lifestyles we lead. However, true wealth lies in being able to control one’s time and make choices without financial stress. Those who accumulate wealth over time understand the value of living within…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said yesterday that winning the Premier League title at Anfield was one of the best days of his life as he turned his thoughts towards next season. The Reds crushed Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday to seal a record-equalling 20th English league title with four games to spare, basking in a sensational atmosphere at their packed home ground. “Maybe for all the Liverpool fans, but for many of them, one of the best days of their lives, and I think it was the same for me,” said Slot. “The way the whole day went, arriving at the stadium, how intense the fans already were, then during the game going 1-0 behind, so it even felt like, ‘Oh, they’re not going to give it to us, we have…

Premier League champions Liverpool are in line to receive a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, but any pre-match pleasantries will quickly be put to one side, with hosts Chelsea desperate to boost their top-five hopes. Liverpool wrapped up the title with four games to spare last weekend with a 5-1 hammering of Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, while Chelsea eked out a 1-0 win over Everton that kept them in the thick of the battle for Champions League qualification. The Premier League having an extra spot in next season’s Champions League might ordinarily have given the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea a little more leeway, but the reality is five clubs are chasing three places. With second-placed Arsenal, who have 67 points from 34 games, looking safe for…

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, the demands of business travel continue to evolve, challenging travellers to navigate logistics, schedules and changing policies while on the go. Despite the invaluable experience provided by a dedicated travel manager, artificial intelligence (AI) has stepped into the spotlight, subtly working behind the scenes to enhance and streamline the travel journey. It’s no longer just about finding the best fares as AI has become an essential partner in crafting a smoother, more personalised travel experience. From curating itineraries to anticipating your needs, here are five key ways AI is revolutionising business travel, according to Mummy Mafojane, the productive operations leader at FCM. Plotting the perfect itinerary “Ever checked into a hotel and found that your room was equipped with tailored amenities or delightful surprises? Chances…