Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, is on trial in Durban for alleged incitement of violence and terrorism linked to the 2021 riots that killed over 350 people. Prosecutors claim her social media posts encouraged looting and unrest after her father’s arrest for contempt of court, while her defence argues she was merely exercising free speech. Jacob Zuma attended the hearing in support, as police sealed off the courthouse amid crowds of loyalists. The 2021 unrest — South Africa’s worst in decades — caused nearly $3 billion in damage and exposed deep inequality and political fractures. With the trial running until November 21, the case is seen as a major test for South Africa’s justice system and political stability.
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