Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s Incitement Trial Continues in Durban High Court

The high-profile trial of MK Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is underway today in the Durban High Court. Zuma-Sambudla faces charges related to her alleged role as an instigator of the July 2021 civil unrest that engulfed parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The unrest, which was some of the worst violence witnessed in post-apartheid South Africa, resulted in over 350 deaths and caused billions of rands in damage to infrastructure and the economy. It was triggered by the imprisonment of her father, former President Jacob Zuma.

The state alleges that Zuma-Sambudla used her social media platforms to incite public violence, sharing messages that encouraged looting and civil disobedience during that volatile period.

The trial is being closely watched, as it represents a key legal reckoning with the events of July 2021. The proceedings are expected to delve into the nature of her online communications and their direct connection to the outbreak of violence.

The live broadcast of the trial offers the public a direct window into this significant case, which sits at the intersection of politics, law, and the profound social consequences of the 2021 unrest.

{Source: Timeslive}

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