Xenophobia & Safety: AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini urged restraint and humanity toward foreign nationals as anti-migrant pressure builds ahead of the 30 June deadline, warning violence could spiral. Crime & Politics: Three local politicians were gunned down over the weekend in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay, including a DA ward candidate and an ANC councillor, renewing fears about election-period violence. Migration Crackdown: South Africa deported more than 3,000 Malawians after protests over illegal immigration; a second temporary deportation centre is being built to ease overcrowding. Policing Readiness: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said SAPS is on heightened operational readiness for June 30 demonstrations, with daily monitoring and coordination across security sectors. Fuel Watch: Fuel price relief may follow easing US-Iran tensions, with projections pointing to petrol and diesel drops from 1 July, though levy changes could limit the full benefit. Elections Integrity: The IEC is investigating footage of an alleged voter-registration abuse in Mpumalanga involving multiple IDs linked to an ANC member. Sports (Women’s Cricket): Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 81 helped South Africa beat India by six wickets at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Manchester, keeping semifinal hopes alive. Business & Energy Reform: Business Leadership South Africa warned electricity restructuring must deliver real competition, not “reform in name only,” as Eskom unbundling deadlines near. Corruption & Silence: An HSRC report says many South Africans see corruption as a route to success and fear retaliation, helping keep reporting low. Everyday Life: SARS says it will pay legitimate tax refunds quickly during filing season, with about R40 billion expected to flow back to households and businesses.