US EditionPolice to probe Zuma's daughter over South Africans fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Seventeen South African men aged 20–39 were allegedly recruited under false promises and handed to Russian mercenaries, prompting a police probe after a formal complaint by a family member.
- South African police will investigate Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and others for allegedly luring 17 men to fight in Ukraine, following a request from Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube.
- Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube claims the men were 'lured to Russia under false pretences' and sent to fight without consent, according to police statements.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed an investigation into the recruitment of these men, who are aged between 20 and 39 years, indicating legal implications under South African law.
- Zuma-Mncube reported that among the 17 men, eight are her relatives, and urged the government to expedite diplomatic efforts for their safe return.
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By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police are investigating allegations that former President Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, lured 17 men, now trapped in Russia, to fight in that country's war with Ukraine without their consent. According to police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe, an affidavit filed by Zuma-Sambudla's sister, Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube, alleges that Zuma-Sambudla and two others lured the men wi…
One of the daughters of former South African President Jacob Zuma filed a criminal complaint against her sister after it became known about her involvement in recruiting men from South Africa and Botswana to participate in the war against Ukraine on the side of the Russians.
Daughter of ex-South African leader Zuma is accused of luring men to fight in Russia-Ukraine war
South African police say they are investigating allegations that former President Jacob Zuma 's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla lured 17 men who are now trapped in Russia into fighting in that country's war with Ukraine without their consent.
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