Xenophobia and repatriations: Zimbabwe says nearly 60,000 citizens have returned home from South Africa in the past two weeks, after anti-immigration groups demanded undocumented migrants leave by 30 June, with movements coordinated via Musina and support for returnees. Diplomatic fallout: Nigeria has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, demanding investigations and raising fresh alarms about xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. Competition watchdog: The Competition Commission has referred auto software firm Audatex to the Tribunal over claims it charged smaller repairers and historically disadvantaged firms up to 50% more than larger players for the same quote services. Digital election rules: The IEC is proposing new campaign regulations for November local elections, including labelling AI-generated material and stronger steps against false election claims and misinformation. Built environment safety: Public Works minister Dean Macpherson launched a construction safety framework and new oversight rules after deadly building collapses, aiming to tighten compliance and professional accountability. Local tech and jobs: Chery has completed its shift from importer to manufacturer in South Africa after taking over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant, with production planned from mid-2027 and nearly 3,000 jobs expected. Space for climate resilience: SANSA unveiled satellite-powered tools to support air quality monitoring, disaster management and water security planning. Local business pressure: Cape Union Mart warns counterfeiters are targeting its K-Way brand, highlighting the wider cost of illicit goods. Policy and governance: The Madlanga commission is hearing allegations of corruption and criminal links involving municipal policing in Gauteng metros. AI in everyday life: A Cape Town entrepreneur launched “Howzit AI”, a multilingual South African chatbot available on iOS.