South African radio presenter charged with recruiting fighters for Russia

A South African radio presenter has appeared in court, accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine.

Nonkululeko Mantula, 39, was arrested with four men after a tip-off to authorities. Investigators say she recruited the men and arranged their planned enlistment into the Russian army.

Police say three of the men were stopped at the airport while trying to fly to Russia via the UAE. Officials believe a fifth…