South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the return of 17 South Africans who were allegedly misled...
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the return of 17 South Africans who were allegedly misled into joining the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The group had reportedly travelled to Russia believing they would receive bodyguard training, only to find themselves deployed to the front lines of the Russia–Ukraine war.
According to Ramaphosa’s office, four of the men returned home last Friday. Eleven more are expected back soon, while two remain in Russia — one receiving treatment in a Moscow hospital and another awaiting final travel clearance.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa personally raised the matter with Putin during a conversation on 10 February and expressed “heartfelt gratitude” for...
