Anti-immigration deadline security: South Africa has deployed police and surveillance across major cities as an unofficial 30 June deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave approaches, with authorities warning against intimidation and looting; reports say about 25,000 people have already been repatriated and shops in some areas stayed closed as fears of xenophobic violence linger. Jobs and cost pressure: Stats SA data shows formal-sector employment fell 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, with the labour market shrinking by 80,000 jobs and deepening strain on households already pushed into debt. Fuel and inflation watch: Government says petrol and diesel prices are set to drop in July as crude eases, while inflation expectations have risen ahead of the next rate decision. Health and industry: Afrigen won SAHPRA GMP certification for Africa’s first end-to-end mRNA manufacturing facility, boosting local vaccine research capacity. Digital and cyber: Mastercard launched an Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence to strengthen cyber resilience. Local governance: Ahead of municipal elections, coverage highlights a worsening service delivery crisis despite improved access to sanitation and electricity. Sports and culture: Parliament honoured Bafana Bafana’s World Cup ambassadorial role after their Canada defeat, while tourism announced a new Eastern Cape lodge and conference centre launching in July.