Reuters reports that Volkswagen will pare back production of the T-roc Cabrio SUV at its Osnabrueck plant. Another source mentions the closing of production at one of its factories in Germany for the first time in history.

Multiple sources report that Geordin Hill-Lewis has proposed a reshuffle that includes demoting John Steenhuisen from Minister of Agriculture to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis submitted a request for cabinet changes, and news reports indicate a reshuffle is 'on the cards' as a result.

Three independent sources (Bloomberg, and two other news reports) confirm that unions (Offshore Alliance, Australian Workers Union, and Maritime Union of Australia) reached a deal with Inpex to end strikes at the Ichthys operation.

Trading Economics reports that the Bank of Namibia raised its key repo rate to 6.75% in May 2026. While a Reuters report from April 29, 2026, mentioned holding the rate, the subsequent May action confirms the increase. The claim regarding forecasting worse inflation is supported by the context of the rate hike in response to economic outlooks.

Multiple sources, including a news report and a Facebook post from Porsche South Africa, confirm the donation of a modified Cayenne as a rapid response vehicle to the Black Mambas for rhino conservation.