Protests and Investigations as South Africa Aims to Retrieve Men

South Africa negotiates with Russia for return of 17 men allegedly deceived into joining Russian military.
Recruiters promised bodyguard training or personal development program.
Police report by Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube mentions eight relatives taken.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies allegations and resigned from Parliament.
Evidence includes SOS videos showing men moved to Ukraine and signing contracts without translators.
Families protest, with 13 relatives outside Durban city hall.
South African Police Service and Hawks investigate, warn of more arrests.
Russia's embassy didn't respond, five suspects arrested at airport and bailed.
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