US EditionDaughter of Ex-South Africa President Zuma Faces Trial over Deadly Riots. Here's What to Know
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces charges of incitement linked to social media posts during July 2021 unrest that caused 300 deaths and $2.8 billion in damages, prosecutors say.
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is being prosecuted over comments she made on social media during deadly 2021 riots following her father's arrest.
- The 2021 riots, involving looting and arson, left at least 300 people dead and caused an estimated $2.8 billion in damage across parts of South Africa.
- Zuma-Sambudla has pleaded not guilty to charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence related to her alleged role in fueling the unrest.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla not entirely to blame for her followers’ actions during July 2021 unrest, court hears – The Mail & Guardian
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was not entirely to blame for what her followers conspired to do in their private WhatsApp groups after reading her posts on X, during unrest in July 2021, state witness Gopaul Govender conceded under cross-examination on Monday. “She was not part of the WhatsApp group; some of those participants are her followers on her Twitter group,” Govender said during cross-examination by advocate Dali Mpofu, SC, for Zuma-Sambudla. …
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears unfazed as unrest trial kicks off
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appeared in good spirits as day one of her trial got underway at the Durban High Court on Monday. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) Member of Parliament stands accused of inciting violence through social media posts linked to the July 2021 unrest. The court, joined by a crowd of Zuma-Sambudla’s supporters, including her father, former President Jacob Zuma, heard that over 100 WhatsApp group chats were allegedly used to…
South Africa: Zuma's daughter pleads not guilty to incitement charges
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting violence during the devastating riots that took place in July 2021.
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Daughter of ex-South Africa President Zuma faces trial over deadly riots. Here's what to know
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has appeared in court for her trial on charges of incitement to cause terrorism.
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