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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 27, 2026
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At least two South Africans have died in Russia war, says foreign minister
Eleven men landed back in South Africa on Wednesday, part of a group of 17 who requested help from Pretoria after they were trapped for months in the epicentre of the f.....
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At least two South Africans have died while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, according to South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. This revelation comes as 11 South Africans were repatriated after being allegedly tricked into joining mercenary forces.
- At least two South Africans have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
- The South African government, led by Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, is working on the repatriation of its citizens.
- The first group of 17 men were allegedly recruited by the opposition Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, headed by ex-president Jacob Zuma.
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