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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 10, 2025
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Zuma's daughter pleads not guilty over deadly South African riots as trial begins
The unrest broke out in July 2021 after Jacob Zuma was arrested for disobeying a court order to testify at a corruption inquiry, and it morphed into widespread looting...
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting violence during the deadly 2021 riots. Her trial began on Monday in Durban.
- Over 300 people were killed during the July 2021 unrest, which occurred after Jacob Zuma's arrest for defying a court order.
- The financial damage from the riots was estimated at 50 billion rand (approximately $2.9 billion).
- Prosecutors allege Zuma-Sambudla incited violence through social media posts, with her father, Jacob Zuma, attending court in support.
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