Charges against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla remain in place: NPA

The charges against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, remain in place according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in KwaZulu-Natal. The court's ruling in this case indicates that the charges will now proceed to legal arguments scheduled for May next year. The Durban High Court dismissed Zuma-Sambudla's application to withdraw charges related to the July 2021 unrest.

The defence presented the application under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, arguing that the State had not established a prima facie case against her. Natasha Ramkissoon-Kara, spokesperson for the KZN NPA, explained the court's decision, stating that the presiding officer ruled against her application and in the State's favor.

Consequently, the matter will continue, with arguments set for May next year. The application argued that the State had not presented a strong case against the accused, but the court's ruling in the State's favor confirms the validity of the charges against Zuma-Sambudla.