South Africa is talking with Moscow. They want to bring home seventeen citizens. These men are said to be fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This is a sad situation. People are calling for the men to be returned safely.
The government learned about the problem on November 6th. The men sent messages asking for help. It seems they were tricked. They were promised training or jobs in Russia. Instead, they were put in the Russian army. They were sent to fight in Ukraine.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla may be involved. She is the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma. Reports say she helped with the false promises. This is a serious matter. Another daughter of Jacob Zuma has made a police report in South Africa.
A spokesperson for the President said this is very delicate. The men are in a dangerous place. Their lives are at risk. Talks are happening with Russia and Ukraine. The goal is to get the men freed.
South Africa is talking mostly to Russia. The men were apparently put into the Russian army. Families of the men are very worried. They have protested. They want their sons and husbands back now. This shows the human problems of war.
The South African government has a difficult job. They must use diplomacy. They need to protect their citizens. This situation shows how people can get caught in wars. They are far from the fighting. Talks are still happening. People hope for a quick and safe end to this.