South African politician and MK affiliate, former MP and Pan-African Parliament representative
Suspects aged 20–26 were arrested at O.R. Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel as police intervene in an investigation into alleged foreign mercenary activity. Authorities say the nine were preparing to board flights to Russia and will appear in Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges under South Africa’s foreign military assistance law. The arrests follow reports of foreigners being recruited to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with authorities noting ongoing international efforts to curb this activity.