Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma and MP for the MK party, has filed a criminal complaint alleging she was deceived into recruiting South African men for a scheme that left them stranded in Russia near Ukraine's conflict zone. In a sworn affidavit, Zuma-Sambudla denies recruiting anyone for combat, stating she was misled by Blessing Khoza, who presented the program as lawful, non-combat training.
The allegations come after her sister, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, accused Duduzile of recruiting men for Russian mercenary forces under the guise of paramilitary training. The Hawks' serious crime unit is investigating, and the case will be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The presidency has launched an inquiry into the incident, condemning the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Authorities note this is part of a broader pattern of deceptive recruitment, including reports of South African women being targeted for work supporting the Ukraine war. Families of those stranded are awaiting updates as the government pursues diplomatic channels for their safe return. The investigation is ongoing, with Zuma-Sambudla cooperating and providing evidence.
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