Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is a daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma and a prominent figure in South African politics. She recently resigned as a Member of Parliament amid serious allegations that she lured 17 South African men and two Botswanan men to Russia under false pretenses. The men were allegedly told they would be training as bodyguards for the Zumas' uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, but were instead deployed to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine to fight for Russia. South African authorities are investigating these claims, with another of Zuma's daughters, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, filing a police report. The South African government is currently in talks with Russia to repatriate the men. Her resignation and the ongoing investigation highlight the Zuma family's continued influence and the controversial nature of their political activities, particularly concerning international relations and potential recruitment for foreign conflicts.