The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges as her trial began in Durban on Monday.
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The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges as her trial began in Durban on Monday.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence through social media posts made during the deadly unrest that swept parts of South Africa in July 2021, following her father’s arrest.
The week-long riots — marked by widespread looting, arson, and destruction — left more than 300 people dead and caused an estimated $2.8 billion (£2.2 billion) in damage.
Prosecutors allege that Zuma-Sambudla’s online comments helped fuel the chaos. She faces charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence. The 43-year-old has consistently denied the accusations, with her lawyer previously describing the state’s case as...