Untrained mercenaries tricked into fighting in Ukraine

A South African man, under the pseudonym Bongani, reveals his brother was tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine’s Donbas region without proper military training. Allegations of recruitment by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, have surfaced, leading to police investigations. Suspected mercenaries, including relatives of Zuma, have been arrested in Johannesburg. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) is pursuing further arrests amid a growing recruitment trend.

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