South Africa Women’s Ministry Warns on Russian Job Offers

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Source: Bloomberg

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By Antony Sguazzin

August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

Updated on

August 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM EDT

The ministry for women in South Africa’s presidency cautioned citizens against accepting offers of jobs in Russia being promoted on social media.

The warning was issued three days after Bloomberg News reported that firms from Russia, including one that’s been accused of tricking young women into working in a military drone assembly plant, were targeting South Africa to recruit labor.