World Cup Fallout: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana finally flew to Mexico for World Cup preparations, but the trip was delayed by visa problems and left assistant coach Helman Mkhalele behind after a US visa refusal, with SAFA calling it an administrative bungle; the squad opens against Mexico on 11 June. Xenophobia & Diplomacy: Ghana escalated warnings to citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, while Ghanaian activists filed a petition at the AU seeking removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene over xenophobia concerns. Regional Repatriation: Ghana’s High Commission suspended new registrations for evacuation from South Africa to process and verify the first wave, with more than 1,500 Ghanaians already registered. Competition Law: South Africa’s competition watchdog is preparing action against Adcock Ingram over alleged failure to pass on pandemic-era pricing reductions for dialysis products. Economy & Costs: South Africa’s new vehicle market hit its strongest May since 2013, but consumers are still squeezed by higher living costs and interest-rate pressure. Governance: Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana was elected chair of the Section 89 impeachment committee, narrowly beating UAT’s Wonderboy Mahlatsi. Public Health: South Africa launched a nationwide voluntary foot-and-mouth disease vaccination programme, with knock-on stakes for livestock trade in the region.