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- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial for her alleged role in instigating the July 2021 riots is set to begin in Durban in November 2025.
- Zuma-Sambudla faces charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence, relating to the unrest that followed her father’s imprisonment.
- The Durban High Court has declared the case trial-ready, with the proceedings scheduled to run for two weeks.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is set to stand trial in November on charges related to the widespread unrest and public violence that swept across parts of South Africa in July 2021. The Durban High Court today certified the matter as trial-ready, paving the way for proceedings to begin.
Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, faces charges of incitement to commit terrorism and two counts of incitement to commit public violence.
The charges stem from allegations that she used social media to encourage the looting and destruction that gripped KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
The July 2021 unrest, which led to a significant loss of life and an estimated R50 billion in economic damage, was sparked by the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma for contempt of court.
Timeline of Events
- July 2021: Widespread riots and looting break out across South Africa following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.
- Today (Date of Article): Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears in the Durban High Court, where the judge declares the case ready for trial.
- 10-21 November 2025: The trial is scheduled to take place at the Durban High Court.
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