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Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the attack, but UK government officials have long suspected Putin of authorising it.

Lebanon's government has committed to disarming Hezbollah but the group has rejected the idea and many in the country fear a return to expanded Israeli military operations.

After the June agreement, the M23, which denies links to Rwanda, and the Kinshasa government, pledged a ceasefire following mediation by US partner Qatar, but both sides have since accused the other of violations.

The High Court in November ordered Operation Dudula to stop the "unlawful" blockages, but sporadic pickets have continued.

Brumelda replaces Zuma's other daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.