# South African Man Dies in Russia, Family Struggles to Bring Body Home

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-18T18:14:54+00:00
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A South African father, Mvuyisi Mredlana, 36, died in Russia after being struck by a drone while seeking work to support his five children. His family can’t afford to bring his body home, as the South African government won’t cover repatriation costs unless it’s a major disaster — and even then, cabinet approval is needed. Despite his desperate hope to lift his family out of poverty, Mredlana’s remains are now stuck in Russia, with the family forced to navigate complex bureaucracy and travel abroad for DNA tests and paperwork — all while grieving the loss of a man who dreamed of a better future for his kids. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c244ba530fe2c44

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