Xenophobia & Migration Crackdown: President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action on illegal immigration as anti-foreigner protests spread, while Reuters reported deaths of Mozambican citizens in Mossel Bay amid violence. Labour Market Reform: The Department of Employment and Labour outlined a new labour market enforcement and migration policy to prioritise South Africans for jobs, with stricter penalties for employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals. Energy & Municipal Accountability: Eskom moved to clear a forensic investigations backlog as municipal debt and governance failures continue to bite, while Johannesburg’s audit regression was linked to weak controls and major electricity and water losses. Business Climate: South Africa’s business confidence slipped as Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher, feeding inflation fears and rate-hike expectations. Rates & Inflation: SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago defended the latest rate hike ahead of full fuel-price effects, warning against entrenched inflation expectations. Agriculture & FMD: A Gauteng foot-and-mouth disease motion failed in the legislature, leaving farmers waiting on clearer vaccine distribution and biosecurity accountability. World Cup Commerce: Amazon Prime launched in South Africa, bundling delivery, video and cloud gaming, with Prime Day set for late June. Transport & Trade: South Africa’s new vehicle sales hit a 13-year high in May despite cost pressures, signalling demand resilience. Climate Litigation: A landmark African Court climate case seeks guidance on states’ duties to protect people from climate harms.