'Scared and desperate' - the South Africans who say they were duped by Zuma's daughter to fight for Russia

Published: 11/28/2025
'Scared and desperate' - the South Africans who say they were duped by Zuma's daughter to fight for Russia
South Africans are allegedly duped into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of ex-President Jacob Zuma. Reports reveal how South African men, including family members, were tricked into joining the conflict, facing horrors in Ukraine. The situation has prompted investigations into possible human trafficking and exploitation, with efforts being made to bring the stranded individuals back home.