The relationship between Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, Nhlamulo Ndhlela and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has deteriorated dramatically over the past year, culminating in their expulsion from the party last week. What began as internal disagreements over leadership and party discipline has evolved into one of the most significant internal crises facing the MK Party since its […]
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After Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was expelled from her father’s uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema rallied behind her. The MK Party’s former national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, was also relieved of his duties with immediate effect. Also see: Human trafficking charges laid against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla amid Ukraine war allegations Julius Malema backs […]
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The 11 South African men who were trapped at the epicentre of the Russia-Ukraine war have landed at King Shaka Airport in KwaZulu Natal. They are part of the group of 17 men who were allegedly lured into fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine. Four of them made it home last week. One of the […]
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Police have arrested another suspect linked to the illegal recruitment of South Africans to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine. The Hawks say the arrest forms part of an ongoing investigation into how 17 South Africans were recruited. The latest suspect, who will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Monday, was […]
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Criminal charges, including human trafficking and violations of South Africa’s anti-mercenary laws, have been officially filed against uMkhonto weSizwe MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. The Hawks are investigating allegations that she recruited 17 men to fight in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The claims were brought forward by her sister, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, who submitted an affidavit requesting a formal […]
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she was not behind the recruitment of South Africans for alleged mercenary work in Russia but was instead the first victim of an elaborate scam. In a sworn affidavit submitted to the Sandton Police Station, she rejects accusations made by her sister, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, who claims she and others tricked 17 men […]
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South African police are investigating claims that a daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma was involved in recruiting men to join Russian mercenaries in the Ukraine war, they said Sunday. The allegations against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, an MP in her father’s MK political party, were made by one of her sisters in an affidavit asking for a […]
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Jacob Zuma to Take the Stand in Daughter’s Trial Over 2021 Violence The long-awaited trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, is set to resume next week in the Durban High Court, and the courtroom is expected to see the former president himself take the stand. Zuma-Sambudla faces three counts of incitement […]
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The Jacob Zuma Foundation has come out strongly in defence of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, describing her prosecution as a “political witch-hunt” aimed at silencing those associated with former president Jacob Zuma. Duduzile, who is now an MP for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, appeared in the Durban High Court on Monday facing charges related to terrorism and public […]
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Duduzile Zuma recently made a statement that has caused several heads to turn during her appearance in the Durban High Court. The daughter of prominent politician Jacob Zuma recently made her court appearance in connection with the July unrest, which took place in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021. At the time, a wide outbreak of violence erupted […]
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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has confirmed that it has launched internal disciplinary proceedings against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of party leader and former president Jacob Zuma. This comes after her controversial social media outburst directed at the party’s Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu. Duduzile recently took to social media in a profanity-laden rant against Floyd, sparking […]
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Former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter and MK Party MP, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, is set to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court on Thursday over charges linked to the July 2021 unrest. The unrest, sparked after Jacob’s imprisonment, resulted in over 350 deaths and R50 billion in damages across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The MK Party took to […]
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