South Africa: Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2026

Zuma Daughter Terror Trial Goes On in Durban

A Durban court refused on 6 November to drop incitement charges against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma, so her trial continues.

Zuma-Sambudla Loses Bid To Have Criminal Charges Withdrawn

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s application to have criminal charges withdrawn has been dismissed.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla terrorism trial set to continue after court bid to have charges dropped

Former MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has suffered a setback in her bid to have the terrorism-related charges she faces dropped.

South Africa: Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2026

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Durban High Court Refuses to Dismiss Terrorism Charges Against Jacob Zuma’s Daughter

South Africa’s Durban High Court rejected Duduzile Zuma‑Sambudla’s bid to have terrorism‑related charges dismissed, setting a trial date for May 2027.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla loses bid for discharge in incitement trial

The Durban High Court has dismissed an application by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (https://iol.co.za/mercury/news/2026-11-06-watch-jacob-zuma-arrives-at-durban-high-court-as-daughters-discharge-ruling-is-delivered/) seeking to be discharged from her trial on charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence. The ruling was delivered on Friday after the court considered a Section 174 application brought by the defence under the Criminal Pr…