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title: "IN PICTURES: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in court for alleged incitement of July 2021 deadly civil unrest"
description: "Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appeared at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the Durban High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025 on charges of inciting terrorism and public violence in July 2021."
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published: "2025-03-20T17:42:46"
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# IN PICTURES: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in court for alleged incitement of July 2021 deadly civil unrest

> Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appeared at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the Durban High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025 on charges of inciting terrorism and public violence in July 2021.

By Daily Maverick Photo Team · Published 20 March 2025, 19:42 SAST · Updated 20 March 2025, 19:42 SAST

## Key points
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla waltzed into the Durban High Court, trading her designer heels for a front-row seat in the courtroom drama of her life, as she faces terrorism charges linked to the 2021 riots that turned South Africa into a chaotic stage with over 300 tragic acts.
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, faces terrorism charges linked to the deadly 2021 riots in South Africa.
- The riots resulted in over 300 deaths and widespread destruction, raising significant national security concerns.
- Legal representatives, including Adv Dali Mpofu, are actively involved in the high-profile case at the Durban High Court.
- The trial highlights ongoing tensions and divisions within South African society regarding accountability and justice.

## Content

![Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/xbcRud6h0LoNzlyIj1-1rYPhNSA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550864-1.jpg)

*Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)*

![Duduzile Zuma arrives at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces  terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/VJ5_KkPM8ygI26VdNllFeGQAFd4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550867-1.jpg)

*Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla arrives at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart)*

![Adv Dali Mpofu at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces  terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wskGfpbwmZ-8IY1r3XoLmF2WnMM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550876-1.jpg)

*Advocate Dali Mpofu at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart)*

![Adv Mthunzi Mhaga, NPA spokesperson and Nathi Nhleko, MK party National chairperson at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces  terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Bc4CdoQzypzMyJZpHhmiq7zfD7c=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550878-1.jpg)

*Adv Mthunzi Mhaga, NPA spokesperson and Nathi Nhleko, MK party National chairperson at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa where the daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)*

![Visvin Reddy (centre) was at the Durban High Court on 20 March 2025 to support Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Q-QoTJHImoAdvZqcGh54klUpCpY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550936.jpg)

*Visvin Reddy (centre) was at the Durban High Court on 20 March 2025 to support Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)*

![ADV Dali Mpofu at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces  terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/oppSffyQlJ75ffyjjvkf4-jXL1U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550938.jpg)

*Advocate Dali Mpofu at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart)*

![ADV Dali Mpofu at the Durban High Court on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma faces  terrorism charges over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left more than 300 people dead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JohRBWsUFKm-K-WlxikNjDkpJ_s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ED_550941.jpg)

*Advocate Dali Mpofu at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Durban on 20 March 2025, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart)*