South Africa: Zuma's daughter pleads not guilty to incitement charges
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting violence during the devastating riots that took place in July 2021.
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00:00Duduzile Zuma Sambundla, the daughter of former South African President Jaco Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting violence during the devastating riot that took place in July 2021.
00:14She appeared before the High Court in Durban for her initial session on Monday.
00:19Prosecutors alleged that her social media posts incited others to engage in violent actions,
00:24was in the arrest that engulfed the nation during the tumultuous period.
00:30Zuma Sambundla has been a prominent figure in South African politics,
00:34and her involvement has raised concerns about the declining support for the African National Congress led by her father.
00:42The riots were triggered by Jacob Zuma's imprisonment for fading to comply with the corruption inquiry.
00:47What began in KwaZulu-Natal rapidly spread to Gauteng, resulting in widespread looting.
00:53Asun and a tragic loss of life with over 300 fatalities and extensive damage to businesses.
01:00This trial, attracting significant media attention, places her actions under intense public scrutiny.
01:07It also underscores critical issues in South Africa, including high unemployment rates and economic inequality.
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