The South African government is working to rescue 17 nationals trapped inside the Russian military and fighting in Ukraine, following reports that they were lured to Russia and tricked into joining.Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson said the situation is extremely delicate, warning the men are in a dangerous environment and their lives are at serious risk as Pretoria pursues talks with Russian and Ukrainian authorities.Investigators say
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla arranged recruitment last July by promising bodyguard training for
Jacob Zuma’s
uMkhonto weSizwe movement or a personal-development course; she denies involvement and resigned from Parliament while police continue their probe.
Published: 31h | Updated: 12h