"Mary hasn't heard from her son since 27 August, when he told her he was worried he was being sent to the frontlines of Russia's war with Ukraine. Since then she has been ill with worry. I'm honestly really sick, she said, exhaustion in her voice. I get anxiety attacks, I'm in and out of hospital, palpitations. It's just a whole lot. Headaches, I'm dizzy all the time. It's not easy for me."
"Her son was part of a group of 17 South African and two Botswanan men who, according to multiple lawsuits, were tricked into fighting for Russia by a daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma. Claims about Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's involvement began to be aired in the media last month after the South African government said it was trying to help citizens stranded in Ukraine."
Mary has not heard from her son since 27 August, when he feared being sent to the frontlines of Russia's war with Ukraine, and she suffers severe anxiety and health problems. Her son belonged to a group of 17 South African and two Botswanan men allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia by a daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Claims emerged after the South African government sought to help citizens stranded in Ukraine, and another Zuma daughter filed a police report accusing Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of deceptive recruitment. The scandal highlights high youth unemployment and economic desperation in South Africa.
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