Xenophobia in Durban: As the 30 June deadline nears, Durban’s Sherwood Park and the Home Affairs area are tense and volatile, with reports of intimidation, looting and fears of wider violence; Malawians and other migrants face fast-tracked deportation processes while community leaders warn the crisis is rooted in deeper governance failures. Diplomacy & accountability: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus condemns the attacks as a “tragic betrayal,” while SA’s Lamola warns against misinformation and says violence is being linked to organised crime, not policy. Immigration enforcement on the ground: A priority court is set up in Durban to process verified Malawian cases, and violence has erupted at Sherwood as deportations begin. Coalition politics: The DA demotes John Steenhuisen from agriculture, replacing him with Willie Aucamp, as Geordin Hill-Lewis pushes further cabinet reshuffles ahead of local elections. Jobs & infrastructure: Ramaphosa’s R1 trillion infrastructure push is pitched as a youth jobs plan, but critics stress skills gaps and the lack of progress. Crime trends: Analysts warn kidnapping is shifting from elite targets to middle-class commuters in a new express-kidnapping wave. Economy & governance: SARS reports a R245m illicit trade crackdown in North West, while electricity reform commentary argues progress is real but still needs coherent political delivery. Business & tech: AO World says it’s offshoring UK call-centre roles to South Africa amid rising labour costs, and Visa research finds South Africans use AI for shopping but trust at checkout remains the sticking point.