Zuma’s Daughter to Face Charges Related to South African Riots

  • Duduzile Zuma—Sambudla to appear in court in city of Durban
  • Riots claimed lives of 354 people, caused massive damage

Duduzile Zuma—Sambudla

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s daughter will face charges related to anti-government riots in the country four years ago in which 354 people died.

Duduzile Zuma—Sambudla, a lawmaker with the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party, or MKP, will appear in court in the eastern port city of Durban on Thursday, the party said in a statement posted on social media platform X. It appealed to its supporters to picket peacefully outside the court.