Two South Africans recruited for Russia war have died

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has revealed thattwo South Africans lured to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war have died. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has revealed that Minister Ronald Lamola said they were not linked to the 17 men recruited via the MK Party, but another group. “So that should be very clear, it will not confuse as part of the 17.

They were not part of the 17. It’s part of another recruitment drive or another scheme that took them there. “So except those that died, there is also others that were part of the scheme.

But as per the cooperation and the work of the two heads of states and our processes, almost most or all South Africans have now been released from the front line,” he said. The minister said the government’s immediate focus is now on facilitating their return to South Africa, where legal processes will follow. “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.

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“So you will also understand human nature among some of them. They do want some of them to try to evade the processes of law enforcement when they come to South Africa. “But the police and all the law enforcement authorities are on standby, ready to deal with all South Africans as they return.“From side as government, we are very clear that the law must take its course.

Everyone who is involved in this scheme must be held accountable and there must be consequences for this,” Lamola said. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, has formally met with the families of the South African men recently repatriated after being caught in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

In a statement later, Lamola called for public vigilance. “Our empathy for the families is matched by our duty to uphold the laws of our Republic.”

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