The case against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been moved to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban, where she is scheduled to appear on 20 March.
Delivering his ruling, Magistrate Irfaan Khalil said that the affidavit from the Investigating Officer does not indicate any risk in granting her bail.
Khalil further noted that there is no justification for imposing bail conditions, adding that exceptional circumstances warrant her release.
“For this offense, it should be something out of the ordinary or exceptional. I am also struck by the state, which has no objection to your release on bail.
“I have considered all of your favourable circumstances and the state not opposing bail. I believe there are exceptional circumstances,” says Magistrate Irfaan Khalil.
WATCH LIVE | Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s court appearance underway
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, is appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday over her alleged involvement in the July 2021 unrest.
[IN PICTURES] mKP MP Duduzile Zuma – Sambudla has arrived at the Durban Magistrate Court. pic.twitter.com/79fwvz5uoZ
— Buhle Mbhele 🤍 (@buhlembhele_) January 30, 2025
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla turns herself in as terrorism charges loom
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma and a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, has voluntarily surrendered to the Durban Central police station.
She was accompanied by her lawyer, advocate Dali Mpofu.
Zuma-Sambudla is scheduled to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Durban Magistrate’s Court. With him are Floyd Shivambu national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
They are here to show support for Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla who faces charges over posts she shared on X during the July 2021… pic.twitter.com/asRpIU1rKX— IOL News (@IOL) January 30, 2025
[WATCH] MK Party President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Durban Magistrate Court to support his daughter Duduzile Zuma Sambudla who is appearing on charged alleged to be in connection to the July 2021 unrest. pic.twitter.com/i2q6Oc4Yro
— Buhle Mbhele 🤍 (@buhlembhele_) January 30, 2025
WATCH Zuma’s son has arrived at the Durban Magistrates Court to support his sister, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla where’s she will be appearing in connection with her alleged involvement in 2021 July unrests. #duduzuma pic.twitter.com/l8P4DbNRDR
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) January 30, 2025
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today. Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter is accused of promoting the 2021 July riots. #eNCA reporter @SiphamandlaGoge spoke to Zuma-Sambudla’s brother, Duduzane Zuma. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct pic.twitter.com/9tRLIyKi55
— eNCA (@eNCA) January 30, 2025
Police brace for large crowds as Zuma’s daughter appears in court on terrorism charges
Cape Town – Police are on high alert as the MK Party mobilises support for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, who is appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
She faces charges under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) for allegedly inciting the July 2021 riots, which led to 353 deaths.
The Hawks confirmed her arrest after a thorough investigation, while police expect large crowds at the court, Times Live reported.
The MK Party has urged supporters to attend or show solidarity in their regions.
[ANNOUNCEMENT]: Hon. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) will be appearing at the Durban Magistrates Court on the 30th January 2025, at 09H00.
This is an invitation to mobilize all ground forces to attend in numbers.#GwazaMkhontoGwaza! pic.twitter.com/DWPs6RZmhJ
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) January 29, 2025
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said that authorities were prepared to oversee the situation and anticipated a large turnout of supporters.
I’m Told This Is How My Arrest Will Probably Play Out: Arrest Me Hollywood Style On A Friday. Consider Denying Bail But There Might Be Some Pressure To Grant The Bail. Then Give Me Bail Conditions Which Will Include That I Stay Of Social Media, Esp Twitter. WE SEE YOU!!!
— Hon. Dudu Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) August 17, 2022
The 2021 riots caused R50bn in damages, affecting 40,000 businesses and 150,000 jobs. The South African Human Rights Commission found no direct link between the violence and Zuma’s incarceration.
The Hawks have arrested 69 people in connection with the unrest, securing one conviction so far.
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