- Judge rules that Dubul Ibhunu is not hate speech.
- Amakhosi goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune not fit to play.
- DNB Gogo joins the Spotify Radar.
Judge in Afriforum case singing Dubul Ibhunu struggle song not hate speech – EWN
According to EWN, Judge Edwin Molahlehi of the Johannesburg High Court said on Thursday that designating the fight song Dubul’ Ibhunu (shoot the boer) as hate speech would restrict freedom of expression.
“Molahlehi has dismissed AfriForum’s hate speech case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) over its use of the song, as well as of Biza Ama Fire Brigade (‘call the fire brigade’), by the party’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at the Brendin Horner murder case in 2020.” Read more here
‘Itu is in a programme,’ Zwane says on Khune’s absence from Chiefs’ XI – Sowetan Live
Some Kaizer Chiefs supporters have requested that veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune be reinstated to Amakhosi’s starting lineup. However, Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has said that Khune is not yet fit to play, Sowetan Live reports. Read more here
Dbn Gogo Reacts To Being On The Times Square Billboard In New York – The Yanos
Mandisa Radebe, as DBN Gogo, has been recognised by Spotify for her efforts in the music industry. Durban’s music producer joins Spotify Radar, a programme that identifies rising musicians worldwide. She’s currently on a Times Square billboard, a significant milestone in her music career.
It is so important that we continue to identify and find ways to offer developing artists a fair chance at success on and off platform. We have six outstanding ones from the region, to begin with, and look forward to sharing in their journey while we provide the resources to elevate them to the next level of their respective careers, and hopefully make thousands more Spotify fans around the world,” says Phiona Okumu, head of music Spotify Africa. Read more here
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: No, MEC Ramathuba, poor management is killing Limpopo hospitals – not immigrants – News24
Headline: Golden Arrow bus attacks in Nyanga carried out by syndicates-City of Cape Town – EWN
Headline: Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend – The Guardian
Headline: England v South Africa: James Anderson praises ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Zak Crawley – BBC
Headline: Robot Boii and Mpho Popps to join SAMA28 as hosts – African Insider
Weather: Fine and warm day on the cards, with some showers in KZN – News24
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