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War in Ukraine
At Least 2 South Africans Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials believe that more than 1,400 individuals from 36 African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia, often under false pretences.
Feb. 26, 2026
Russia
South Africa Defends Naval Drills With Iran, Russia as ‘Essential’
South Africa once again aligns with Russia, China, and Iran.
Jan. 10, 2026
Russia
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Naval maneuvers off South Africa bring together Russian, Chinese and Iranian warships under the BRICS+ banner, at a moment of rising tension with Washington and expanding bloc cooperation.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
‘A Political Choice’ – South Africa Hosts BRICS Naval Drills With Russia, China, Iran
The 2026 “Will for Peace” exercise (formerly known as Mosi III) coast drew criticism from within the government itself. Nor is it likely to improve relations with US President Donald Trump.
Jan. 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Recruits South African Gamers via Discord to Fight in Ukraine
An investigation showed that Russia has targeted South African gamers on Discord to recruit them for its war in Ukraine, with one reportedly killed weeks after signing a military contract.
Jan. 7, 2026
Africa
Daughter of Ex-South African President Resigns Over Russian Army Recruitment Allegations
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned from South Africa’s parliament after being accused of sending 17 men to Russia under the guise of security training, where they were allegedly recruited to fight.
Nov. 29, 2025
South Africa
Western Rift Over Ukraine and Trump Absence Mark G20 Summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphose, opening the event, implicitly rebuffed Trump’s absence by stressing that “multilateralism” was needed to help solve global challenges.
Nov. 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia ‘Lured’ South Africans to Ukraine to Fight, Ambassador Warns
At least 17 South African men, aged 20-39, have made distress calls to their government after finding themselves trapped on the eastern front.
Nov. 14, 2025
Russia
Blacklisted Russian Cargo Plane Lands in South Africa
The blacklisted plane, which belongs to Abakan Air, a Russian airline sanctioned for moving Russian military cargo, was spotted in Johannesburg after departing Iran.
Oct. 6, 2025
Zelensky
South Africa Offers to Host Zelensky-Putin Talks
After a stark address to the UN General Assembly, Zelensky thanked South African President Ramaphosa for his engagement with the Ukrainian peace process.
Sept. 24, 2025
Russia
Russia Recruits Young African Women to Work in Alabuga Drone Factory
Russia recruits young African women for Alabuga drone factory in Tatarstan, producing Shahed kamikaze drones. South Africa warns citizens as the Kremlin exploits BRICS networks for military purposes.
Aug. 27, 2025
Trump
Trump Ambushes Ramaphosa With ‘White Genocide’ Claims, Echoing Zelensky Showdown
Trump ambushed South Africa’s president with a video falsely alleging white genocide in the country, drawing parallels to his infamous White House meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky.
May 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
South African President Backs Ukraine Truce Push at Zelensky Meeting
Even while welcoming Zelensky to South Africa, Ramaphosa has maintained warm ties with Russia, a historical ally of the post-apartheid government.
April 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Cutting Short S.Africa Visit after Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
Zelensky arrived in Pretoria but announced on social media he would “return to Ukraine immediately after the meeting with the President of South Africa.”
April 24, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Arrives in South Africa
South Africa said that Zelensky would visit the country in April to meet with his counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.
April 24, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Push for ‘Inclusive’ Peace Talks
The visit “is a continuation of ongoing engagements” on “an inclusive peace process” between Russia and Ukraine, the South Africa presidency spokesman said.
March 7, 2025