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Brumelda Zuma Sworn In as MP Amid Family Controversy

12/10/2025

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Brumelda Zuma, daughter of Jacob Zuma, was sworn in as an MP for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
Her appointment followed the resignation of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla amid allegations she recruited men as mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine, which she denies.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces a police investigation and terrorism-related charges tied to social media during 2021 protests.
MK, formed by Jacob Zuma in 2023, is now the main opposition in Parliament.

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Story summary

Brumelda Zuma, daughter of Jacob Zuma, was sworn in as an MP for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
Her appointment followed the resignation of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla amid allegations she recruited men as mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine, which she denies.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces a police investigation and terrorism-related charges tied to social media during 2021 protests.
MK, formed by Jacob Zuma in 2023, is now the main opposition in Parliament.