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    Criminal links of South Africa’s private security companies also require scrutiny

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Whether for good reasons or bad, many South Africans have been thrust into public prominence by appearing before the Madlanga Commission or Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee inquiries into political interference, and crime and corruption in the police and criminal justice system. Perhaps the most infamous of these is tender tycoon and criminal suspect Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Continue reading →

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    Warfare in a Box: Executive Outcomes and the making of the modern mercenary

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Benjamin Fogel no. 83 April 2026 Warfare in a Box Executive Outcomes and the making of the modern mercenary Mercenaries have become an inescapable part of today’s landscape of conflict and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PMC 2.0: Part 1: The South African Model

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    PMC 2.0 Part 1: The South African Model The Periphery May 31, 2026 The inciting incident of the Rwandan genocide was the assassination of Juvenal Habyarimana and Cyprien Ntaryamira on April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia Maqhinga Mfanafuthi Majola, a bodyguard at Mthonjaneni Municipality, has not been heard from since December 13. 03/03/2026 Lethu Nxumalo 1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russia’s Putin for support in repatriating the men. Russia’s President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Release of South Africans Lured to Fight in Ukraine

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Release of South Africans Lured to Fight in Ukraine By AFP Feb. 24, 2026 South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin. Mikhail Metzel / TASS South… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    South Africans “Fooled” Into Fighting Russia’s War, Says Ukraine’s Envoy

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    South Africans “Fooled” Into Fighting Russia’s War, Says Ukraine’s Envoy |Firstpost Africa |N18G  Firstpost 9.11M subscribers 4,895 views Nov 14, 2025 #donbas #ukrainewar #militarycoup South Africa is raising alarm over reports… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    ‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War Duped fighters remain trapped in Ukraine By ADF December 2, 2025Updated:December 4, 20255 Mins Read A Ukrainian flag is seen at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

      Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine Tuesday 02 December 2025 – 16:35pm ShareFacebookTwitterEmail JOHANNESBURG – South Africans authorities continue to piece together evidence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    In Paradigm-Changing Case, South African Court Case Targets Mercenaries Fighting in Palestine

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    In Paradigm-Changing Case, South African Court Case Targets Mercenaries Fighting in Palestine December 2, 2025 Articles, Commentary Attorney Ziyaad Patel correctly contends that military service in Israel is unlawful under South… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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