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Hawks arrest 10th suspect in alleged Russia-Ukraine recruitment case
A 10th suspect has been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly attempting to travel from South Africa to join the Russia-Ukraine war, as multiple co-accused appear in court.
Promised Jobs, Sent to War
Promised lucrative civilian work, thousands of young Africans have instead been recruited to fight on Russian front lines in Ukraine. African governments face mounting pressure…
Bail proceedings for five Zimbabweans postponed after prosecutor’s absence
The bail hearing for five Zimbabwean nationals accused of attempting to join the Russia-Ukraine war has been postponed after the prosecutor failed to appear in the Kempton Park…
Nine foreign nationals arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine war
Nine foreign nationals have been arrested at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Bruma after an intelligence-driven operation intercepted their alleged bid to join the…
Chance for African leaders to confront Putin over enlisting their nationals in Ukraine
African leaders heading to the third Russia-Africa Summit face domestic calls to challenge Vladimir Putin over the deceptive enlistment and trafficking of their citizens into the…
RUSSIA’S APPETITE IS NOT FOR PEACE
Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, outlines how Russia's war of choice threatens global food supplies, risking severe hunger and rising prices across…
Ukraine’s Plan A is peace
As Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure, Ukraine is bolstering its strike capabilities while reiterating that its primary goal remains a just and lasting peace.
Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help with the repatriation process
Zuma-Sambudla resigns from parliament and all party activities
The DA says it has long operated under the notional protection of her father, former president Jacob Zuma, acting with impunity as a senior MK Party politician
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
China is mobilising the Global South, but is it for peace in Ukraine?
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious
Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?
Can the sound of music drown out the sirens of war?
These South African and Ukrainian musicians definitely think so
German army probes possible wiretap of Ukraine war talks
The head of Russia’s state-backed RT channel on Friday posted an audio recording of what she claimed were German officers discussing striking Crimea
Middle East crisis: Why aren’t oil prices much higher?
Lower prices are good insofar as inflation is concerned but they suggest that economic troubles lie ahead