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The upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg is impacted by the US and China boycotts. The US is withdrawing over South Africa's stance on racial policies, while China is reducing travel. South Africa aims to highlight global issues like climate change, debt, and inequality despite these absences.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a South African opposition MP, resigned after police announced an investigation into her alleged role in recruiting South Africans to fight in Ukraine for Russian mercenaries. The move follows accusations from her half-sister and ongoing efforts to repatriate the men trapped in Ukraine. The investigation is ongoing as of December 2, 2025.
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Four South Africans were detained at Johannesburg airport en route to Russia, suspected of recruiting men to fight in Ukraine. The arrests follow reports of 17 others stranded in Ukraine, linked to allegations involving Zuma's daughter. An investigation is underway into illegal foreign military assistance.