Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel Savage in JohannesburgNovember 25, 2025 at 04:13 PM

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South African police are investigating Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, for allegedly tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The investigation was initiated after another of Zuma's daughters, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, filed a police report accusing Zuma-Sambudla and two others of recruiting 17 men under false pretenses of paramilitary training in Russia, who were then sent to the Ukrainian frontlines. Zuma-Mncube alleges violations of human trafficking laws, aiding foreign militaries, and fraud. Zuma-Sambudla has filed counter-charges claiming she was also deceived. The Hawks serious crime unit is handling the case, with investigations ongoing. Zuma-Sambudla is currently a Member of Parliament for her father's MK party.

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South Africa ×250% Siphokazi Xuma 50% Blessing Khoza ×250% Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla ×360% Ukraine ×370% Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube ×270% Jacob Zuma ×480% Russia ×480%

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