Cellphone expert to testify in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's trial

A CELLPHONE expert is expected to shed light on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's social media activity during the July 2021 unrest.

- WILLEM PHUNGULA

UMKHONTO weSizwe Party member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in the Durban High Court.

(WILLEM PHUNGULA)

The State is poised to bring in a cellphone expert at the ongoing trial in the Durban High Court to elucidate the origins of video clips Zuma-Sambudla posted during the unrest.

The expert's testimony aims to provide clarity on whether Zuma-Sambudla, a member of Parliament from the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), was part of any organised disinformation campaigns, as allegations continue to swirl around her social media activities.

During proceedings at the Durban High Court, prosecutor Advocate Yuri Gangai concluded the reexamination of a key witness, Sara-Jane Trent, and announced that the next witness will be an expert in downloading cellphone material.