Cape Town – MK Party member and daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has vowed to fight for her father and not be silenced after appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday, on incitement charges related to the July 2021 unrest.
“The Persecution May Persist But I Will Not Be Silenced…”#GwazaMkhontoGwaza pic.twitter.com/ukJDX1hhTA
— Hon. Dudu Zuma-Sambudla (@DZumaSambudla) January 31, 2025
Zuma-Sambudla added: “For years I remained silent, even when my father was attacked, ridiculed and insulted. I endured the pain of witnessing his political persecution while standing by as the daughter of a statesman. However, enough is enough! I refuse to be silent any longer. I will stand up for my father as any loving daughter would. Like my mother Kate, I will fiercely protect my father, my family and our people with the strength, love and resilience instilled in me.”
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) dismissed claims of political bias, stating the case is complex due to its reliance on social media evidence.
The charges stem from a forensic report linking her tweets to the unrest, which left over 350 people dead and caused economic losses exceeding R50 billion.
Her case moves to the High Court in March.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu