Summary
A daughter of Jacob Zuma, South Africa's former president, resigned from parliament amid allegations that she recruited 17 South African men to fight as mercenaries in Russia's war with Ukraine. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is under investigation, but she denies these claims. Her half-sister accused her, saying that the men were misled with promises of jobs in security but were sent to fight instead.
Key Facts
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of Jacob Zuma, resigned from her position as a lawmaker.
- She is accused of tricking 17 South African men into joining a Russian mercenary group.
- An investigation was launched after her half-sister, Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube, filed an affidavit against her.
- Zuma-Mncube claims the men were promised security training and jobs but were sent to fight in Ukraine.
- The case has caused divisions within the Zuma family.
- South African police are looking into allegations of human trafficking and other violations.
- Some of the 17 men have reportedly asked to leave the front lines.
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has denied the allegations against her.
