Rand steady: The South African rand held firm in early trade on Monday as markets digested weekend U.S.-Iran talk developments, keeping risk sentiment supported. Joburg power crunch: Johannesburg’s Eskom standoff is back in focus after Eskom resumed its PAJA process following a missed 5 June payment deadline, raising the risk of electricity cuts to City Power unless the city can stabilise its finances. Property insurance lesson: The NFO says more homeowners’ claims are being rejected over “wear and tear” and gradual moisture deterioration, with insurers drawing a sharper line between sudden water damage and maintenance failures. Women’s cricket: Shree Charani equalled Poonam Yadav’s Women’s T20 World Cup wickets record, underlining South Africa’s tournament momentum after India’s loss. Sport and business: Jeffreys Bay’s World Surf League stop was dropped from the 2026 Championship Tour, threatening a major hit to local small businesses that rely on the annual influx. Gauteng safety overhaul: Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveiled a restructuring of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens programme into a hybrid, multi-stream model covering road safety, visible policing and infrastructure protection. Migration pressure: Another repatriation attempt for stranded Malawians in Pietermaritzburg failed due to capacity constraints, leaving hundreds stuck and worsening an already fragile situation.