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The South African
2 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Duduzile Zuma on July riots threat: 'Round 2 will be worse'
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla – the daughter of MK Party President Jacob Zuma – has threatened a 'round two' of July riots, after the party demanded the protection of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The political party is demanding the dismissal of Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu – who was placed on a leave of absence – amid claims he orchestrated a criminal syndicate. The party also wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to tender his resignation. In an Instagram post, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla pledged her allegiance to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi once again. The daughter of the former president threatened to rally the MK Party into action if anything happened to the KZN provincial police commissioner. Posting a flier for the party's protest march, which occurred on Friday, 18 July, she shared: 'Once they touch him, kuzonyiwa. Round two will be worse. Let's protect this man'. Earlier this month, she defiantly posted: 'Let them touch you. We're ready for round two!'. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has pledged allegience to KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Images via Instagram: @duduzilezuma_sambundla Duduzile is referring to claims she incited violence through her social media posts during the July 2021 riots. During the civil unrest, the 42-year-old former housewife retweeted several videos of the violence and looting, which was a direct reaction to her father's incarceration on contempt-of-court charges shortly before. Duduzile is charged with contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) and incitement to commit violence. She will appear in the Durban High Court again on 14 August. During the protest march in Pretoria on Friday, Duduzile-Sambudla Zuma and other MK Party members demanded that action be taken to protect Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Their list of demands included: Arrest of Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu Police file dockets of political killings should be returned to the Special Task Force Arrest of those implicated by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation MK Party national organiser Joe Ndlela handed over a memorandum at the Union Buildings and told the crowd that they were giving the government '14 days to respond.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Play golf with Jacob Zuma for R250k: Steal or scam?
The MK Party is offering members of the public a chance to play golf and dine with Jacob Zuma for a cool R250 000. The former president and top party management are hosting the charity day on Friday, 11 July. In a flyer posted on their X account, the MK Party announced details of their annual youth golf development event, which will take place on Friday at the Royal Durban Golf Club in Durban. Tickets to the event are priced in three packages: Bronze – R50 000 for golf and gala dinner with party MPs (like Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla or Papa Penny) Silver – R100 000 for golf and gala dinner with MK Party deputy president, John Hlophe. Gold – R250 000 for golf and gala dinner with MK Party president, Jacob Zuma. However, many social media users were unconvinced that the event was worth the pricetag, even for socialising with former president, Jacob Zuma. X user @capesocialist posted: 'What a scam lol. Golf?', while @Motlhaping_S added: 'How did you get to these amounts?'. Like her father, Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has also been making special appearances at various lifestyle events. Last week, the 42-year-old MK Party MP was one of the special guests at the star-studded Durban July marquee. She's also hosted parties at soccer derbies around the country. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The South African
July riots 2.0? Duduzile threatens action over Mkhwanazi tell-all
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has pledged her allegiance to KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi following his bombshell revelations about corruption within his department, particularly stemming from Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu. The daughter of Jacob Zuma, who is also an MK Party MP, has also threatened to take action if the outspoken official was axed. In 2021, the 42-year-old was accused of inciting violence via her social media platforms during the infamous July Riots around the country. On her Instagram Story, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla vowed to take action against anyone who threatened Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. She defiantly posted: 'Let them touch you. We're ready for round two!'. In a post, she continued: 'We stand firmly with our commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkwananzi should be protected at all costs. South Africa is a rotten country. We shall fight this'. Like Duduzile, many other South Africans vowed to riot and loot if Mkhwanazi was removed from his position as KZN police commissioner. Here's what others had to say…. In 2021, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was accused of encouraging the July unrest, where properties and stores around the country were looted, vandalised, and torched. During the period, over 70 people are reported to have died in violent confrontations. The daughter of the former president retweeted several videos of the violence, which was a direct reaction to her father's incarceration on contempt-of-court charges shortly before. Duduzile is charged with contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) and incitement to commit violence. She will appear in the Durban High Court again on 14 August. Meanwhile, several political parties have praised Nhlanla Mkhwanazi for his bravery in exposing a criminal syndicate within high-ranking positions of the police department. Many are calling for an inquiry into the bombshell comments, as well as President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent action. Others, like the EFF and MK Party are demanding the arrest and suspension of Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu and others affiliated with him. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Housewife to 'Hottest MP': Duduzile Zuma's qualifications revealed
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla – the daughter of Jacob Zuma and supposed arch nemesis of Floyd Shivambu – is widely known for her shock X rants and raunchy TikTok videos. But what qualifications does the self-proclaimed 'hottest member of parliament' have? Since taking up rank in the MK Party, the mother-of-two has been criticised for her lack of political experience and general knowledge. She has also been accused of abusing drugs – allegations she has yet to address. Duduzile is the twin sister of Duduzane, who has also gone into politics. Their mother – the late Kate Mantsho – died in 2000 in an alleged suicide. After being indirectly embarrassed by Floyd Shivambu, all eyes are on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's next move. While some await another heated X rant, others want to know how Zuma's daughter is qualified to govern in the MK Party's inner core management. Speaking to DJ Warras on The Shady Podcast last year, Duduzile revealed that she had no political experience. While she graduated from Wits Business School – for a qualification she did not disclose – she considered herself a stay-at-home mom and housewife. Did Floyd Shivambu accuse Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of taking drugs? Images via X: @floydshivambu @ZumaSambudla/ In the lead-up to the official launch of the MK Party, Duduzile embarked on her first political campaign with her father, Jacob Zuma. She said of politics, 'I love it. I have a bit of understanding of it now.' When asked if she was considered MK Party top brass, she confidently added: 'My father is the head. But I am the neck.' She added: 'I sit in the core. I vote with other comrades; we make decisions, we debate.' Amid the public criticism, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla urged South Africans to give her a chance to prove herself. During last year's vote count, the estranged wife of Lonwaba Sambudla was ridiculed over her comments about the MK Party's mission. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Duduzile was questioned on what the MK Party could offer South Africans. She responded: 'The same kind of government that we had under President Jacob Zuma, those amazing nine years, very similar. Speaking to the Sowetan , Duduzile Zuma was again questioned on the agenda of the MK Party. She said: 'Doing what the President said under his economy, which is great. We will just go back to that. Because the economy under Cyril Ramaphosa was dismal'. When asked to elaborate on two key points in their economic plan, Duduzile responded: 'We'll probably look at things like the repo rate to assist in bringing down food prices or whatever. Things to alleviate poverty and too much strain on the pocket of the people'. In the midst of it, Duduzile told the Daily Maverick: 'It is something I'm still learning and overwhelmed by. But happy to be here and part of the change the country and the world needs.' Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's history with the controversial Gupta family is no secret. Both Duduzile and her twin Duduzane were hired to work for the brothers Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh's Sahara Group company. The daughter of Jacob Zuma was given the title of director at Sahara Computers in 2008, months before he was elected president of South Africa. She later resigned amid public scrutiny. The brothers – who alongside Zuma's son Duduzane were accused of fraudulently securing government tenders – have since fled South Africa amid charges of treason, racketeering, extortion, fraud, and forgery. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The South African
'Take drugs, tweet nonsense': Floyd Shivambu fires shots at Duduzile?
Without naming her, former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu took shots at his political party nemesis, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, whom he has accused of taking drugs. The shock comment was made during a briefing on Thursday, 19 June. In February, Duduzile was forced to apologise over her foul-mouthed X rant directed at Floyd. During the surprise briefing, Floyd Shivambu addressed several topics, including an interest in possibly establishing his own political party. The former MK Party Secretary-General also used the opportunity to making shady comments about being members of the ANC, which he claimed was 'run by scoundrels' and the EFF, which he labelled a 'cult'. Referring to his own party, Floyd Shivambu made a comment many believe was directed at Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of the founder, Jacob Zuma. He said, 'When you raise issues internally, you don't need to gossip about them anywhere. All the issues and concerns I had about MK, I raised internally, even against all odds. When there is an opportunity to raise an issue about wrongdoings. I clearly speak against untouchables who take drugs, tweet at night, and insult us.' He added: 'We confront them and say 'What is this about?'' In February, Duduzile apologised to MK Party members over an expletive-ridden X rant, in which she tagged Floyd Shivambu. In it, she called out Floyd for not being a founding member of the MK Party, which he joined after ditching the EFF. Floyd has since been stripped of his position as MK Party's Secretary General after he bragged about visiting Prophet Shepard Bushiri. Floyd Shivambu is not the only person who has hinted about Duduzile Zuma Sambudla's alleged drug use. The X account @Goolam – known for its controversial political views – claimed that Dudu was known as a 'party animal' and frequented Posting about her bitter 2017 split from husband Lonwabo Sambudla, the account tweeted: 'She lives in a house worth R20 Million. She lives an extremely extravagant lifestyle. The 42-year-old Duduzile is a regular fixture at top nightclubs around Sandton. She is a party animal. 'She allegedly spends hundreds of thousands of rands at these venues ordering bottles of champagne and other alcoholic beverages. Many allegations of her and cocaine, but that's a story for another day'. In 2021, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was accused of encouraging the July unrest, where properties and stores around the country were looted, vandalised, and torched. During the period, over 70 people are reported to have died in violent confrontations. The daughter of the former president retweeted several videos of the violence, which was a direct reaction to her father's incarceration on contempt-of-court charges shortly before. Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in happier times. Image via X: @floydshivambu Duduzile was later charged with contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) and incitement to commit violence. She will appear in the Durban High Court again on 14 August. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
