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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Category Archives: South Africa
Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia
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
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
Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Release of South Africans Lured to Fight in Ukraine
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
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
‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War
‘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
Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine
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
In Paradigm-Changing Case, South African Court Case Targets Mercenaries Fighting in Palestine
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
South African Radio Host Arrested on Suspicion of Recruiting Fighters for Russia
South African Radio Host Arrested on Suspicion of Recruiting Fighters for Russia Taras Safronov December 2, 2025 22:44 Radio host Nonkululeko Mantula and mercenaries in court in South Africa. Photo credits:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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South Africa Arrests Another Suspect in Russia-Ukraine War Recruitment Case
South Africa Arrests Another Suspect in Russia-Ukraine War Recruitment Case ” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” /> According to the the X social network of the South African Police Service In South Africa, another… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South Africans trapped on frontlines of Russia-Ukraine war plead for help
South Africans trapped on frontlines of Russia-Ukraine war plead for help By Kate Bartlett Published November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM CST SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The South African government is scrambling to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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