South Africans recruited for Russia war have died

THE two South African men who died after being lured to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war were not linked to the 17 allegedly recruited via the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (МКР), but another group, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola.

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"There are also others who were part of the scheme. But as per the cooperation and the work of the two heads of State and our processes, almost most or all South Africans have now been released from the front line," he said.

"What we are now dealing with is their return, and that as and when they arrive in South Africa, the law must take its course," Lamola said.

He acknowledged that some individuals may attempt to avoid accountability upon their return.