Tag Archives: South Africa

Why media outlets still fantasize that Apartheid’s footsoldiers will be the ones to stop Boko Haram

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

Why media outlets still fantasize that Apartheid’s footsoldiers will be the ones to stop Boko Haram March 31, 2015 Former South African soldier Leon Lotz, killed in Borno state on March… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South African Mercenaries Play Crucial Role In Fight Against Boko Haram

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

South African Mercenaries Play Crucial Role In Fight Against Boko Haram NPR: Morning Edition 26 March 2015 STEVE INSKEEP: Today is the final day of campaigning for Nigeria’s presidential election –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Nigeria is turning to South African mercenaries to help fight Boko Haram

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

March 20 2015, 10.45am EDT Why Nigeria is turning to South African mercenaries to help fight Boko Haram South Africans have a reputation for being among the best mercenaries in the world.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hiring ex-Apartheid mercenaries by Nigeria is awkward for modern South Africa

Posted on March 19, 2015 by

Soldiers of misfortune Hiring ex-Apartheid mercenaries by Nigeria is awkward for modern South Africa These guns are not for hire((AP Photo/Bernat Armangue))   SHARE Written by Sibusiso Tshabalala Obsession Nigeria Now… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Regulating the private security sector in South Africa

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

Regulating the private security sector in South Africa Author(s): Sabelo Gumedze Source:Social Justice. 34.3-4 (Fall-Winter 2007): p195. Full Text: Introduction THIS ARTICLE SEEKS TO ANALYZE THE SOUTH AFRICAN REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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S. Africans Fighting Boko Haram Are Mercenaries, Military Says

Posted on March 12, 2015 by

S. Africans Fighting Boko Haram Are Mercenaries, Military Says by Mike Cohen 6:00 AM EDT March 12, 2015 (Bloomberg) — South Africans fighting against the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram Gets Help From South African Mercenaries

Posted on March 12, 2015 by

Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram Gets Help From South African Mercenaries By ADAM NOSSITERMARCH 12, 2015 DAKAR, Senegal — Hundreds of South African mercenaries and hired fighters of other nationalities are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fighting Boko Haram: South African mercenary killed in friendly fire

Posted on March 11, 2015 by

Fighting Boko Haram: South African mercenary killed in friendly fire Simon Allison South Africa 11 Mar 2015 05:42 (South Africa) The first South African has been killed in north-eastern Nigeria, where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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African Skies sub-contracts for US security firms

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

African Skies sub-contracts for US security firms The Indian Ocean Newsletter 13 February 2015, A Ugandan firm run by a group of South Africans has become a key player in refitting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South African prisoners sue G4S over torture claims

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

South African prisoners sue G4S over torture claims British law firm acts for inmates alleging they were given electric shocks, forcibly injected with anti-psychotic drugs and held in isolation cells for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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