A new chapter in South Africa's long-running Zuma saga is set to begin as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the 43-year-old daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, prepares for a trial this week on terrorism-related charges.

This is significant as it marks a potential first in South Africa, targeting someone for social media content during the deadly protests following Jacob Zuma's imprisonment in 2021. Following a presidency littered with controversy, Zuma's arrest sparked unprecedented violence that left over 300 dead and caused billions in damages.

Prosecutors allege that Duduzile incited violence through her social media posts during the chaos, where she had a substantial following. The state argues these posts played a pivotal role in instigating the unrest, but Duduzile maintains her innocence, labeling the prosecution a politically charged strategy aimed at her family.

Amidst her trial preparations, she has publicly criticized the legal actions against her, even donning a shirt that read 'Modern Day Terrorist' at a preliminary hearing. The trial, with its complex implications around social media law and political influence, promises to keep the public riveted as it unfolds.