# Zimbabweans Arrested for Alleged Russia-Ukraine War Participation

> Nine Zimbabweans face charges after police arrest them for trying to join Russia-Ukraine war.
- Title: Zimbabweans Arrested for Alleged Russia-Ukraine War…
- Summary: Nine Zimbabweans face charges after police arrest them for trying to join Russia-Ukraine war.
- Keywords: zimbabwe, south africa, gauteng, regulation of foreign military assistanc, russia-ukraine war, arrests, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611100097.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:28:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zimbabwe, south africa, gauteng, regulation of foreign military assistanc, russia-ukraine war, arrests, news, world, politics
## Zimbabwean nationals arrested
Nine Zimbabwean nationals appeared in Gauteng courts after police arrested them for allegedly trying to join the Russia-Ukraine war.
## Five arrested at OR Tambo Airport
Five men were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and appeared in Kempton Park Magistrates' Court.
## Four arrested at Bruma hotel
Four men were arrested at a hotel in Bruma and appeared in Johannesburg Magistrates' Court.
## Charges under foreign military act
All nine face charges of contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act 15 of 1998.
## Arrests delayed for legal representation
The five accused are postponed to November 10 to secure legal representation while the four are expected back on November 12.
## Key takeaway

Nine Zimbabwean nationals were arrested in South Africa for allegedly attempting to join the Russia-Ukraine war and face charges under the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.