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The MK Party applied to register the use of the disputed symbol in July last year and the application was published in the Government Gazette. (Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images) CLawyers for the ANC told the Durban High Court on Thursday it was entitled to stop the “ongoing unlawful practice” of Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party using the logo and name of the party's dissolved armed wing. “So long as the mark is being used there is harm,” lawyer Gavin Marriott said in an application for leave to appeal against a court decision in April that rejected…

Bontle, along with his sister Candice Modiselle, are also nominated for the Basadi Award for TV Personality of the Year. Bontle Modiselle has been nominated for another international award at the KORA Awards 2024 in the newly established category of Best Afro-dance Artist/Group. The prestigious annual awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the entertainment industry worldwide, with winners announced on December 1, 2024. talk CitizenBontle expressed his excitement about the recognition and nomination. “It's such an honour that this category has been created for the first time and I'm nominated to represent South Africa. To me, this is just an…

The South African government has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an airstrike in Tehran early Wednesday morning. (Photo by Iranian Presidential Office via Getty Images) TThe South African government has condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an airstrike in Tehran early on Wednesday morning, saying Haniyeh's killing would further escalate tensions in the region. Haniyeh was a senior Hamas official and part of the group's negotiating team, taking part in ongoing talks aimed at ending Israel's nine-month invasion of Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation offered…

South African higher education institutions have called for a Palestinian-Israeli ceasefire and the promotion of education. TThe University of Pretoria announced after a senate meeting on Tuesday that it would be “rewriting a draft document” submitted by staff and students recommending a boycott of Israeli institutions over the Palestinian war. “Following this discussion we have decided to gather input from a wider representation of stakeholders across the university community and to amend the draft document submitted by a group of concerned staff and students,” University of Pretoria spokesman Rix Delport said. Mail & Guardian On Thursday. In the draft document,…

These phenomenal artists join the likes of Beyoncé, who became the first woman to appear on Apple Music's Alpha playlist on International Women's Day this year. In celebration of Women's Month, Apple Music is relaunching its Alpha Women campaign, spotlighting the incredible talent and power of women in the music industry. The Alpha playlist showcases female artists who are making history and changing the game in the music genre. In South Africa, August is celebrated every year as Women's Month and August 9th as Women's Day. This Women's Month lineup features Elaine, Uncle Waffles, Nomfundo Moh and emerging artist Nanette.…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa unveils the National Health Insurance Bill after it was signed into law, in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Critics have commented that some of the myriad bills are insufficient responses to the Zondo Commission's recommendations to thwart state takeover. This content is Subscribers only. Join the M&G Community The Mail & Guardian's mission is to provide the best experience for all our readers – join the M&G community and support our commitment to consistently deliver in-depth news. subscribe With your subscription you can: – M&G Community Membership …

The Office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (OCJ) has re-advertised a long-standing vacancy on the Constitutional Court because the number of candidates was too small to fill it. (Renata Laroyd) TThe Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has reopened the call for applications for long-standing vacant posts on the Constitutional Court after the number of candidates was too low to fill the vacancies. The nomination period ended two weeks ago and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's office announced on Monday that it had received the names of only three applicants, meaning the Judicial System Commission (JSC) would not…

Petition against Chidinma Adetoina has been deleted Chidinma Vanessa Adesina has more than 14,000 opponents against her taking part in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. The model made it as a spectacular finalist and is speculated to have a shot at winning the competition despite not being favoured by many South Africans. Africa Facts Zone shared screenshots of the signed petition, which has over 14,000 signatures, but the petition has since been removed from the site. The post, which has now been deleted, garnered a lot of attention and reaction on Twitter. Read some of the comments below: “Imagine…

Social Media Users Cancel DJ Sbu Over Video With Chidinma Adesina DJ Sbu has faced criticism after releasing a video with Miss South Africa finalist Chidinma Adesina. Many are calling on Miss South Africa organisers to remove the model from the competition because her father is of Nigerian descent. Despite all this being said, the organisation did not listen as Mr Chidinma was reported to have met all the requirements. Mofaya is an official partner of Miss SA 2024, so the competition is meant to promote the brand. In a recently shared promotional video, Chidinma and DJ Sbu were seen…

Somizi responds to Miss South Africa finalist Chidinma's case Somizi Mhlongo gives his opinion on the ongoing controversy surrounding Miss South Africa 2024. The group has come under fire many times over the past few months for its support for Chidinma Adesina, whose father is Nigerian. Media personalities have taken up the issue, comparing Chidinma’s case to that of South African-born member of parliament Natasha Mazzone. Natasha's parents are from Britain and Italy, and she is recognised by the Italian government and is a successful South African politician. “Apart from one being black and the other being white, what is…