World Cup travel: Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, June 11 at Estadio Azteca, with the tournament running across the US, Mexico and Canada until July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Migration & tourism impact: South Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector says anti-immigration protests are already denting confidence, with SADC demand softening even as arrivals in 2025 stayed above 2019 levels. Repatriations at airports: The Border Management Authority reports 663 Ghanaian nationals processed for repatriation via OR Tambo over the weekend, with nine offloaded as medically unfit. Voluntary returns: Malawi says the first 150 displaced Malawians have started a voluntary return, travelling by road via Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Cape Town food safety: The City reports 13 foodborne illness cases after thousands of food samples were tested, with common failures linked to poor handling and temperature abuse. Cape Town wildlife moment: A whale was spotted calmly swimming in Table Bay Harbour, a rare sight in a busy commercial port. Local tourism development: A R4.5bn Mooi River plan aims to turn the valley into an education, agriculture, sport, tourism and lifestyle hub.