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White South African refugees are arriving in the US, PG&E delays battery plant opening

President Donald Trump shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as Ramaphosa steps out of a car.
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President Donald Trump greets President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the West Wing of the White House.

In today's newscast, Pacific Gas and Electric is delaying the reopening of its Moss Landing battery energy storage plant. And, white South Africans are coming to the United States as refugees claiming racial persecution. A local expert explains why that doesn't add up.

Before joining KAZU, Ngozi covered health, business and economy stories for WYSO in southwest Ohio and The Ohio Newsroom. She’s also worked as a freelance reporter for Reveal, The New Humanitarian and other outlets.