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Tag Archives: South Africa
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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Scandal in South Africa: Former president’s daughter allegedly recruited mercenaries for war in Ukraine
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
Zuma’s daughter quits South African parliament amid war recruitment claims
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
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
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
US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa
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
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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