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PoliticsSA men lured to Ukraine war allege mistreatment by Russian forces- South AfricaSouth Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull outThe governments of South Africa and Russia have agreed to facilitate the withdrawal of South Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull out, according to the South African presidency. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir…February 11, 2026
- PoliticsTrump’s Expansion Trajectory: From Venezuela to Greenland, and the Return of “Ownership Politics”The Trump doctrine is becoming easier to name because it is no longer trying to disguise itself. Venezuela was not framed as a partnership; it was framed as a takedown followed by a resource re-ordering. Greenland is not being discussed as an alliance asset; it is being discussed as property. And…January 10, 2026
- WorldZelenskyy says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year addressUkrainian President Zelenskyy has announced that a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is “90% ready”, in a New Year address that highlighted Ukraine’s ongoing resistance to Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Speaking to the nation, Zelenskyy said the remaining 10% of the agreement would…January 1, 2026
- South AfricaSA prioritises rescue of citizens caught in Russia conflictThe South African government has reaffirmed that the safety of 17 South African nationals currently in Russia remains a top priority, as diplomatic engagements continue with Russian authorities to facilitate their safe return home. The group travelled to Russia last month and, according to…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa arrests four at airport over alleged Russia military recruitmentSouth African police arrested four men at Johannesburg's main airport who were allegedly heading to Russia to join the military, authorities said on Saturday, as investigators probe a suspected recruitment network operating in the country. The Hawks, South Africa's elite crime investigation unit…November 30, 2025
- South AfricaDA lays trafficking charges against Zuma-Sambudla over Russia recruitmentSouth Africa's Democratic Alliance laid criminal charges against uMkhonto weSizwe Party lawmaker Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on Thursday over allegations she recruited young men to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine. The DA filed the charges at Cape Town Central police station, citing new evidence…November 27, 2025
- South AfricaJacob Zuma's daughter files human trafficking charges over Ukraine mercenariesNkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube has opened a criminal case against her half-sister and two others, accusing them of human trafficking and fraud relating to 17 South African men trapped fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Zuma-Mncube, the eldest daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, filed…November 23, 2025
- WorldRussia Says ‘No Alternative’ to Ukraine OffensiveMOSCOW, Russia- The Kremlin has insisted it has “no alternative” but to continue its military offensive in Ukraine, dismissing US former President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on Wednesday, a day after Trump suggested…September 24, 2025
- WorldRussian President Putin vows not to back down in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday vowed to carry on fighting in Ukraine if a peace deal cannot be reached, striking a defiant tone a day before Kyiv's allies gather in Paris to discuss security guarantees. Progress towards settling the three-and-a-half-year war appears to have stalled…September 3, 2025
- WorldCar Rams Russian Consulate Gates in Sydney, Injuring OfficerA 39-year-old man has been arrested after driving a white Toyota Kluger SUV through the gates of the Russian Consulate General in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, injuring a police officer. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM on Monday, 1 September 2025, on Fullerton Street, Woollahra, after police…September 1, 2025
- WorldZelensky urges more Western pressure on Putin after deadly Russian attackKYIV - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies on Thursday to send a "strong joint signal" to Vladimir Putin, after Russia killed 23 people in one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war.Russia has rained down aerial strikes on Ukrainian cities despite US…August 29, 2025
- South AfricaSouth African Influencers Linked to Alleged Russian Job ScamSouth African social media influencers, including Cyan Boujee, Seemah, Ghost Hlubi, and Aya Langa, have faced intense scrutiny for promoting the Alabuga Start programme, a Russian job scheme accused of luring young women into exploitative conditions. The programme, targeting women aged 18-22…August 28, 2025
- South AfricaSA Government Warns Against Russian Job Scams Targeting Young WomenSouth Africa’s government has warned young women to beware of social media scams promoting overseas job opportunities, amid concerns over viral videos advertising work in Russia. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is investigating a now-deleted promotional video by South…August 25, 2025
- WorldZelenskyy Discusses Peace Path with RamaphosaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call today with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss pathways to peace amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The leaders focused on achieving a ceasefire as a critical first step toward ending the conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized…August 8, 2025
- WorldZelensky Demands Regime Change in RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies to push for "regime change" in Russia following a deadly overnight attack on Kyiv that killed seven people, including a six-year-old boy. The Russian drone and missile strikes reduced parts of a nine-storey apartment block in the…July 31, 2025
- WorldZelenskyy Signals Putin Meeting Talks ProgressUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Russian negotiators have started discussing the possibility of a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the ongoing three-year conflict. The discussions took place during talks in Istanbul this week, marking a…July 25, 2025
- PoliticsRussia Signals Openness to Ukraine TalksRussia has indicated it is open to further negotiations with Ukraine but needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to end the ongoing war, which has entered its fourth year. On Monday, Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine…July 15, 2025
- WorldSeven Killed in Kyiv as Russia Launches Drone AttackUKRAINE- At least seven people were killed and several injured in an overnight Russia missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on Monday. In a social media post, he stated that residential areas, hospitals, and sports facilities were targeted. Kyiv's…June 23, 2025
- WorldTelegram CEO Durov to split £10.3bn fortune among 100+ childrenThe billionaire messaging app founder says his heirs must wait 30 years to access inheritance as he aims to prevent family disputesJune 20, 2025
- ZimbabwePutin meets Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa during Victory Day celebrationsRussian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Kremlin on Saturday as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The meeting, held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, focused on strengthening bilateral relations between…May 10, 2025
- USMnangagwa's Tariff Suspension Screams 'Double Standards'HARARE- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced the suspension of all tariffs on US imports, aiming to improve trade relations between the two countries. However, this move comes in stark contrast to his recent statements accusing the United States of consolidating military…April 7, 2025
