Migration & xenophobia: President Cyril Ramaphosa used his Presidency Budget Vote to warn that illegal immigration is straining public services, while government will clamp down on corruption, strengthen border security, and prosecute employers who break labour laws—rejecting violence and vigilantism. Mozambique deaths in SA: South African police confirmed two Mozambican men were killed in Mossel Bay violence, while Mozambique’s government said at least five Mozambicans have died in anti-immigrant attacks, as repatriation efforts begin. Corruption & accountability: The SIU says Free State bursary irregularities topped R8m, including funding for deceased students and foreign nationals; Ramaphosa also reiterated the fight against corruption as SAPS and the NPA act on Madlanga Commission referrals. Politics in motion: The MK Party suspended chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi amid a corruption probe tied to alleged Zuma legal-cost payments. Economy & public finance: Moody’s upgraded the outlook on SA’s biggest banks to positive; Fitch says NamPower is in better financial shape than Eskom. Energy & prices: Fuel price adjustments from 3 June point to higher petrol costs amid Middle East tensions and reduced fuel levy relief. Agriculture: Government outlined the biggest-ever FMD vaccine rollout—13.5m doses procured and 4.4m animals vaccinated so far. Regional diplomacy: South Africa will host the 46th SADC summit in Durban in August, marking the start of its 12-month chair role.