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EWN

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute anyone in the rape case of a seven-year-old girl in Matatiele, citing insufficient evidence. Police found no foreign evidence on the minor, leading to public outrage over lack of assistance. NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga stated that after assessment, there was not enough evidence for a successful prosecution.
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BBC News

Two killed, 19 injured as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge. The Cuauhtémoc lost power, hitting the bridge abutment. Crew members fell from masts as ship’s towering structure clipped the bridge. Mayor confirms casualties, with two critical injuries. Brooklyn Bridge undamaged, reopened after inspection. Eyewitness describes panic and chaos at the scene.
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The Citizen

Two of South Africa’s most wanted cash-in-transit and murder suspects were killed in a shootout with police in Boksburg, Gauteng. Firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, were recovered. No police officers were injured. The suspects were linked to cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The operation involved multiple police units and security forces.
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TimesLIVE

A mother who survived a mass shooting in Umlazi, Durban, is considering leaving due to safety concerns. Eight people were killed in the attack at Zamani transit camp, with two critically injured and three escaping unharmed. Police found victims with gunshot wounds inside a dwelling. Investigations are ongoing, and suspects are being sought. Zibuyile Madondo survived by hiding but lost her daughter in the incident.
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BBC News

R&B singer Cassie Ventura testified in a New York court against ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of abuse and coercing her into sex acts during their 11-year relationship. Prosecutors aim to prove Combs was a mastermind of a criminal sexual enterprise. Ventura described years of beatings and drug-fueled encounters with prostitutes. The trial is unraveling the legacy of the music mogul.
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eNCA

President Ramaphosa to address US President Trump’s genocide claims during upcoming visit. South African delegation to discuss trade and reset relations. Trump’s offer to resettle white Afrikaners as refugees prompts group to relocate to the US.
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BBC News

US President Trump grants South Africa’s Afrikaner community refugee status, citing genocide. Nearly 60 granted asylum in the US. Afrikaners are descendants of Western Europeans who settled in South Africa in the 17th century, forming a unique cultural group. South African government cooperates with US embassy for their asylum process.
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Citypress

SANDF soldiers in the DRC threaten protest as transport home is delayed. Armoured vehicles seen in Sake, north-west of Goma.
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SABC News

The Patriotic Alliance party addresses high unemployment, crime, and service delivery issues at a national rally in Gqeberha. They vow to take action to ensure safety and improve conditions in Eastern Cape municipalities ahead of the Local Government Elections next year.
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The South African

Eskom will implement a 9-hour power outage in ten areas in Katlehong on Monday, 19 May, and in parts of Braamfischer Phase 2 on Tuesday, 20 May, for essential maintenance. Residents are advised to prepare and take safety precautions. Eskom appreciates public understanding and may postpone the outage if necessary.
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