Zuma Calls Allegations Against His Daughter Baseless, Malicious

Former President Jacob Zuma says the charges against his daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla are baseless and malicious. Zuma was addressing MK party supporters outside the Durban Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Zuma-Sambudla, who has been released on warning, appeared on a charge of incitement to commit terrorism and two counts of incitement to commit public violence.

She has been charged with incitement to commit public violence in relation to the July 2021 riots which erupted after the arrest of her father for violating a Constitutional Court order to appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry.

The state says Zuma-Sambudlas arrest brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the July unrest to 69 with one successful conviction thus far. Her matter has been transferred to the Durban High Court and she is expected to reappear on the 20th of March.

Outside the court, MK Party supporters came out in their numbers. Party leader Jacob Zuma told supporters that the charges are a travesty of justice.