EU-Israel Rift: Israel’s FM Gideon Sa’ar says he’s severing contact with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas after her alleged apartheid comparison, demanding a retraction. DA Politics & Immigration: Helen Zille met March and March leaders and was pressed to act on illegal immigration, with critics questioning her approach and accountability. Local Elections Push: The IEC urges eligible voters to register for the 4 November local government polls, warning youth registration is lagging (over 70% of 18–19-year-olds still unregistered) and outlining the 20–21 June voter registration weekend. Home Affairs Digital Crackdown: Home Affairs has upgraded its MyHomeAffairsOnline booking system to stop slot abuse and fraud by tying bookings to ID-linked profiles. Migration Crisis in Durban: eThekwini moves to stabilise Sherwood over 72 hours, including a drive-in overflow site and faster deportation processing for displaced Malawians. Labour & UIF Failures: Unions blast UIF and the Compensation Fund over benefit delays and governance breakdowns, calling for urgent intervention. Health Sector Misconduct: New research flags fraudulent billing as the dominant ethical breach among psychologists, with regulators and provinces showing uneven patterns. Business & Restructuring: A call for earlier, more proactive restructuring (including CROs) as liquidations rise in 2026.