The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has dismissed with costs the African National Congress's (ANC) legal challenge against the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, a group backed by former President Jacob Zuma. The ANC had sought to prevent the MK Party from using the name and logo of its former armed wing, arguing it was part of its heritage and intellectual property. The court ruled against the ANC, stating the logos were distinct enough not to cause confusion among voters. The MK Party expressed no concern about the ANC's intention to appeal the decision.
The ANC will appeal the Durban High Court ruling, which found the ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's logos were different and would not create confusion on voting day. | @soyiso_maliti @SiyamtandaCapa https://t.co/CixjG1CLkZ
The fight for the spear continues and the ANC is not about to let go. Party Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula says they're intent on appealing today's court ruling after UMkhoto weSizwe won the trademark battle. #DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/xIvYSnC4JP
MK Party wins trademark battle https://t.co/hLV2VZZxpl