Category Archives: South Africa

    Scandal in South Africa: Former president’s daughter allegedly recruited mercenaries for war in Ukraine

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    RBC Ukraine 306.3K Followers Scandal in South Africa: Former president’s daughter allegedly recruited mercenaries for war in Ukraine Story by Kateryna Shkarlat 1d • 2 min read Photo: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Zuma’s daughter quits South African parliament amid war recruitment claims

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    Zuma’s daughter quits South African parliament amid war recruitment claims Africa Issued on: 28/11/2025 – 22:33 14:29 min From the show Reading time 1 min A daughter of South Africa’s ex-president… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lured by Jobs, They Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia

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    Lured by Jobs, They Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia The South African government is investigating how more than a dozen men unwittingly ended up on the front line in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Military and Security Companies Challenge South Africa’s Regulatory Bodies

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    Private Military and Security Companies Challenge South Africa’s Regulatory Bodies 16 Aug 2024 By Dr Sasha-Lee Stephanie Afrika and Professor Sascha-Dominik (Dov) Bachmann Analysis Share The question of how South Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa

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    US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa Five Eyes intel-sharing outfit tightens screws on schemes that paid ex-Western military pilots well above market rates to train Chinese fliers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

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    As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in January 7, 202410:12 AM ET By The Associated Press Anton Koen, a former police officer who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison

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    Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week 24 August 2023 | By Daniel Steyn Analysis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa

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    Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa 5th July 2023 by Editor BizNews South Africa’s foreign policy objectives in Africa revolve around stability, peace, and growth. However,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

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    Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead Published 1 day ago Image source, Getty Images By Samuel Horti BBC News A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but fought to keep secret

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    Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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