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Foreign Nationals Crackdown: Refugees in Durban rushed to a police station for protection, but tensions flared when a group refused to leave—police fired rubber bullets at Durban Central, sparking outrage and fresh questions about how South Africa handles undocumented migrants. World Cup Watch: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11, fans are also being warned about industrial-scale cyber scams targeting supporters and ticket buyers. Diplomacy & Travel: South Africa is hosting a SADC foreign ministers meeting at Skukuza (May 22–24) as it pushes back after the US barred Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana from a G20 summit. Air Access: Qatar Airways plans to lift Cape Town flights from seven to 10 weekly from June 16, aiming to rebuild services after war-related airspace disruptions. Student Pressure: SAUS says Nsfas “gap investigations” have frozen meal and accommodation allowances for 12,000 students ahead of exams. Transport Tech: CHARGE launched off-grid, solar EV charging stations along the N3 corridor, starting at Reitz Interchange and expanding in KZN.

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