Zuma family feud: Affidavit alleges Zuma-Sambudla involved in luring South Africans to fight for Russia

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23 November 2025 | 13:19

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that an enquiry docket has been registered to investigate the matter.

Zuma family feud: Affidavit alleges Zuma-Sambudla involved in luring South Africans to fight for Russia

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. Picture: AFP

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the registration of an enquiry docket following an affidavit filed by Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube at the Sandton police station, requesting an investigation into Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.

In the sworn statement, Zuma-Mncube alleges that seventeen South African men are currently trapped in the Ukraine/Russian War.

She claims these men were "lured to Russia under false pretences and handed to a Russian mercenary group to fight in the Ukrainian war without their knowledge or consent."

Zuma-Mncube also stated that:

Among the 17 men are members of her family.

Two other people are allegedly involved in the scheme.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that an enquiry docket has been registered to investigate the matter.

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