Gopaul Govender
Gopaul Govender is a state witness involved in the trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, where he provided testimony regarding her alleged role in inciting violence during the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. He was tasked with coordinating investigations into social media posts related to the unrest and stated under cross-examination that Zuma-Sambudla was not directly involved in a WhatsApp group where followers conspired to commit acts of violence, suggesting that responsibility lies more with the individuals who interpreted her messages rather than with her directly.
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Gopaul Govender conceded under cross-examination that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was not part of the WhatsApp group where her followers conspired.
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