Zuma-Sambudla pleads not guilty to terrorism act charges
Duduzile Zuma- Sambudla pleads not guilty to all three charges leveled against her
The MK Party member of parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has pleaded not guilty to all three charges levelled against her.
Zuma-Sambudla, who is charged in terms of the Terrorism Act, faces one count of incitement to commit the offence of terrorism and two counts of incitement to commit public violence.
The charges relate to her alleged role in instigating the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng through her social media posts on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Her trial commenced today in the Durban High Court.
HAPPENING NOW | The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, begins at the Durban High Court today. Watch on the SABC News Youtube Channel. pic.twitter.com/dgMEXMc2tv
— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 10, 2025
Her father, former president Jacob Zuma and leader of the MK party and other senior leaders are seated in the public gallery.
Hon. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appears for the first day of her trial, with the full support of the movement standing firmly behind her.
Led by President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, the show of solidarity included Secretary General Dr. Bongani Mncwango, National Spokesperson… pic.twitter.com/5kW67PzZPg
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) November 10, 2025
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