ANC ready to take trademark case against MK Party all the way to the apex court
The court ruled in favour of the MK Party, allowing it to continue using the name and logo of the ANC's former military wing.
A man wearing an MK Party shirt attends the Shekainah Healing Ministries Prophetic Pillowcase service where Former President Jacob Zuma is present, in Phillipi, near Cape Town, on March 10, 2024. Picture: A man wearing an MK Party shirt attends the Shekainah Healing Ministries Prophetic Pillowcase service where Former President Jacob Zuma was present, in Phillipi, near Cape Town, on March 10, 2024. Picture: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP
DURBAN - The African National Congress (ANC) said it will appeal a decision by the Durban High Court on Monday.
The court ruled in favour of the MK Party, allowing it to continue using the name and logo of the ANC's former military wing.
The ANC tried to stop former president Jacob Zuma’s party from using the name and logo which it maintains remains part of its history.
Following the dismissing of the party's court challenge, the ANC said it will continue with its bid.
Having suffered yet another loss to the Umkhonto Wesizwe party, the ANC said it will not go down without a fight.
ANC provincial spokesperson Mafika Mndebele said if needs be, they will take their fight to the apex court.
"We are going to challenge this all the way to Constitutional Court."
He added that the ANC is fighting to defend its legacy and history.
"It is not about winning or losing, it is a matter of principle, the history and the historical mandate that we have is to do everything in our power to defend brand ANC, to defend its legacy and all institutions associated with the brand."
Meanwhile, MK party interim leader Jabulani Khumalo said the party will continue to defend the right to keep its name.