The trial is
expected to run for two weeks. Zuma-Sambudla, who appeared smiling in the
courtroom, faces serious allegations linked to her social-media activity during
the July 2021 unrest.
The state
alleges she was instrumental in inciting the deadly violence that left hundreds
dead and crippled the economy, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.
Zuma-Sambudla
faces three counts related to her social-media posts during the civil unrest.
The charges
include incitement to commit terrorism and violence, and Violation of Section
17 of the Riotous Assemblies Act 17 of 1956, which prohibits illegal gatherings
intended to cause a riot.
The state
alleges that between June and July 2021, Zuma-Sambudla unlawfully and
intentionally incited others to commit acts of terrorism.
The state
claims she instigated or procured people to assemble unlawfully with the common
intent to disturb the public peace or invade the rights of others.
The Jacob Zuma
Foundation said it “notes with deep concern the renewed abuse of state power in
the continued persecution of President Zuma’s family.”
“The latest
target is President Zuma’s daughter, Ms Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who now faces
trial on baseless and politically motivated charges under the guise of
‘terrorism’,” foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said.
According to
Manyi, the case represents another attempt to “weaponise the criminal justice
system to settle political scores” against the Zuma family.
“For more than
two decades, state institutions have been selectively mobilised to destroy
President Zuma and those associated with him,” Manyi said. IOL
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