"The process to retrieve those young men remains a very sensitive process. They are in a dangerous environment. They are facing grave, grave danger to their lives and we are still in discussions with various authorities, both in Russia as well as in Ukraine, to see how we can free them from the situation they are in. In fact, the emphasis is more with the authorities in Russia and less so with the authorities in the Ukraine,"
"South Africa's government is in talks with Russia to bring home 17 South African men fighting for Russia in Ukraine, after the men were allegedly tricked on to the frontlines of the war by a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been accused in multiple lawsuits of luring the 17 South African and two Botswanan men to Russia in July,"
Seventeen South African men and two Botswanan men were allegedly lured to Russia in July under pretexts of bodyguard training or a personal development course. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces multiple lawsuits accusing her of recruiting the men, while another relative filed a police report alleging deceptive recruitment. One accused party filed a counter-report claiming deception by a third individual. The South African government received distress calls and is engaged in sensitive discussions with Russian and Ukrainian authorities, placing emphasis on Russia, to secure the men’s return and protect their lives.
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