World Cup travel & fan logistics: Bafana Bafana finally landed in Mexico and were greeted in Pachuca with a traditional mariachi welcome, with the squad based at the Camino Real Pachuca Hotel and training at Universidad del Futbol y Ciencias del Deporte ahead of the June 11 opener vs Mexico. Weather & safety: KwaZulu-Natal Cogta has warned residents and tourists to brace for a cut-off low bringing bitter cold, wet conditions and light snowfall risk over the Drakensberg, urging motorists to drive carefully and hikers to postpone mountain trips. Tourism governance shake-up: South African Tourism CEO Nombulelo Guliwe’s R2.3m salary during precautionary suspension is questioned in Parliament, spotlighting how tourism leadership and accountability play out. Travel infrastructure pressure: Cape Town’s gridlock is worsening when cruise liners and major events overlap, and a “sky train” style Air–Land–Sea idea is being floated to move people between port, hotels and airport faster. EV & charging outlook: BYD’s Africa EV market share has surged to 35% (up from 4% two years ago), with plans to expand charging infrastructure—good news for future road trips. Border & visa policy ripple: The US is consolidating visa processing hubs in Africa, with Cape Town and Johannesburg listed among the remaining hubs, affecting planning for travellers and business visitors.