South African journalist out on bail for Russia fighter recruitment charge
A South African radio presenter and four other accused were granted bail by the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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00:00A South African radio presenter and four other suspects were granted bail by the Captain Park Magistress Court on Monday.
00:07Nankulelko Mantula was arrested along with four men after a trip.
00:12Authorities said three men were detained while attempting to board a flight to Russia through the United Arab Emirates.
00:19Onus was on the state to prove on a balance of probabilities that the interest of justice permits their release on bail.
00:28So as we sat and consulted with the investigating officer, we informed that we do not have grounds to oppose, hence we did not oppose.
00:36And we thereafter recommended varying amounts depending on the alleged role played by each of the accused.
00:44The five suspects arrested in South Africa have been in custody since last week.
00:49It is illegal in South Africa to fight for another country's army without permission from the government.
00:55What the investigation so far has uncovered is that indeed she has been in and out of Russia since September for approximately five times.
01:06So as the state, we requested the court to set a condition for her not to travel abroad.
01:12She can only be allowed to travel domestically within South Africa.
01:17And as in when she needs to perform her duties and needs to travel to other cities within South Africa, she can get permission from the investigating officer.
01:26The case has been postponed to 10 February next year for further investigation.
01:31Separately, police are investigating Duduzile Zuma Sambula, daughter of former President Jako Uzuma,
01:37for allegedly trafficking 17 men into fighting his mercenaries for Russia.
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