South Africa is talking to Moscow. They want to bring home seventeen citizens. These men are fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This is a sad problem. People want the men home safely.
The government heard about this on November 6th. The men asked for help. They were tricked. They thought they would train or work in Russia. Instead, they joined the Russian army. Then they were sent to fight in Ukraine.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla may be part of this. She is the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma. Some say she made false promises. This is a big problem. Another daughter of Jacob Zuma made a police report.
The President's spokesperson said this is hard. The men are in a dangerous place. Their lives are in danger. Talks are happening with Russia and Ukraine. They want to free the men.
South Africa talks mostly to Russia. The men were put in the Russian army. The families are very worried. They have shown they are unhappy. They want their sons and husbands back. This shows the sad side of war.
The South African government has a hard job. They must talk nicely. They must keep their citizens safe. This shows how people get caught in wars. They are far from the fighting. Talks are still happening. People hope for a good and safe end.