Category Archives: South Africa

    Leash the dogs of war; Mercenaries in Africa

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    The Economist 21 Mar. 2015: 42(US). Leash the dogs of war; Mercenaries in Africa South Africa struggles in vain to ban soldiers of fortune DURING the 1980s Leon Lotz fought for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contract award – Security services for the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa

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    Contract award – Security services for the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa, ref. No EEAS-273-DELZAFP-SER-FWC (English) Tenders Electronic Daily 3 April 2015 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading →

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    Why media outlets still fantasize that Apartheid’s footsoldiers will be the ones to stop Boko Haram

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    Why media outlets still fantasize that Apartheid’s footsoldiers will be the ones to stop Boko Haram March 31, 2015 Former South African soldier Leon Lotz, killed in Borno state on March… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    South African Mercenaries Play Crucial Role In Fight Against Boko Haram

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    South African Mercenaries Play Crucial Role In Fight Against Boko Haram NPR: Morning Edition 26 March 2015 STEVE INSKEEP: Today is the final day of campaigning for Nigeria’s presidential election –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Why Nigeria is turning to South African mercenaries to help fight Boko Haram

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    March 20 2015, 10.45am EDT Why Nigeria is turning to South African mercenaries to help fight Boko Haram South Africans have a reputation for being among the best mercenaries in the world.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hiring ex-Apartheid mercenaries by Nigeria is awkward for modern South Africa

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    Soldiers of misfortune Hiring ex-Apartheid mercenaries by Nigeria is awkward for modern South Africa These guns are not for hire((AP Photo/Bernat Armangue))   SHARE Written by Sibusiso Tshabalala Obsession Nigeria Now… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Regulating the private security sector in South Africa

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    Regulating the private security sector in South Africa Author(s): Sabelo Gumedze Source:Social Justice. 34.3-4 (Fall-Winter 2007): p195. Full Text: Introduction THIS ARTICLE SEEKS TO ANALYZE THE SOUTH AFRICAN REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    S. Africans Fighting Boko Haram Are Mercenaries, Military Says

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    S. Africans Fighting Boko Haram Are Mercenaries, Military Says by Mike Cohen 6:00 AM EDT March 12, 2015 (Bloomberg) — South Africans fighting against the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram Gets Help From South African Mercenaries

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    Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram Gets Help From South African Mercenaries By ADAM NOSSITERMARCH 12, 2015 DAKAR, Senegal — Hundreds of South African mercenaries and hired fighters of other nationalities are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Fighting Boko Haram: South African mercenary killed in friendly fire

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    Fighting Boko Haram: South African mercenary killed in friendly fire Simon Allison South Africa 11 Mar 2015 05:42 (South Africa) The first South African has been killed in north-eastern Nigeria, where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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