SAPS & xenophobia: A taxi-linked mass shooting in Nyanga, Cape Town left four men dead and two others in critical condition; police launched a manhunt after suspects fled. Mozambique backlash: Mozambique says at least five of its citizens were killed in Mossel Bay during anti-immigrant violence, while South African police confirm two deaths and investigate links. World Cup admin chaos: Bafana Bafana finally departed for North America after a visa debacle, with officials and the SAFA process coming under fire. Border rules: SARS introduced a new border declaration requirement for foreign-registered vehicles, effective 1 June, with travellers urged to use online portals or apps to avoid delays. Inflation fight: SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago vowed to bring inflation back to 3% despite Iran-war headwinds after the repo rate rose to 7%. Weather warning: The SA Weather Service issued a severe Level 8 warning for parts of the Western Cape, with torrential rain and flooding risks from Wednesday into Thursday. Business & food: Tiger Brands warned of possible price hikes tied to Iran-war supply risks, while S&P said oil-price pressure is a growing risk to South Africa’s low-growth economy. Economy & jobs: Telkom reported a 30.1% jump in full-year headline earnings on mobile and fibre demand. Education: Wits was named Africa’s top university in the 2026 CWUR ranking.