S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kevin DoyleNovember 29, 2025 at 03:05 AM

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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, resigned from parliament on Friday amid an investigation into allegations that she lured South Africans to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Police are investigating Zuma-Sambudla's alleged role in recruiting approximately 17 men, aged 20 to 39, who ended up on the front lines of the conflict. Zuma-Sambudla had served in parliament since June 2024 for uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), a party created by her father. MK officials stated that her resignation was voluntary and would allow her to focus on ensuring the safe return of the South Africans stranded in Ukraine, denying the party's involvement in recruiting the men.

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Key Player Opposition Context

South Africa ×250% Jacob Zuma ×280% uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) 80% Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla ×5100% Ukraine ×3100% Russia ×2100%

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duduzile zuma-sambudla 100% russia-ukraine war 90% south africa 80% resignation 80% mercenaries 70% jacob zuma 70% parliament 60% recruitment 60% umkhonto wesizwe (mk) 50% donbas region 40%