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South Africa probes Zuma's daughter over Russia mercenary links

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South African police said Sunday it would investigate Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her alleged role in recruiting South African men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

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  • South African police announced an investigation into Duduzile Zuma-Samdula for allegedly recruiting South Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
  • The investigation was initiated after a complaint from her half-sister, Kosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mkube. 14s
  • Seventeen South African men reportedly serving as mercenaries for Russia sent distress calls in early November seeking evacuation. 24s
  • Zuma-Samdula appeared in court on November 10th on charges of incitement to cause terrorism related to the 2021 riots. 35s
  • She is accused of inciting public violence via social media posts before and during the riots that followed Jacob Zuma's imprisonment. 54s
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