ANC’s Zizi Kodwa says sorry to actress Vatiswa Ndara for using her image
ACTRESS Vatiswa Ndara has received a public apology from the ANC after the political party used her picture during the local government elections without permission.As reported by the Sunday Times earlier this week‚ Ndara was left fuming when she discovered her picture on the party’s social media accounts during the recent municipal elections.READ THIS: NEWS ANALYSIS: Crying has begun at the three-year-old EFFThe picture‚ which was circulating on social media‚ was of Ndara’s character from the Xhosa drama series Igazi. Her picture was circulated along with other high-profile personalities including Riky Rick‚ Thembi Seete and Zahara, who pledged their support for the ANC.The picture was accompanied by the message: "Siyanqoba‚ I vote ANC."The ANC has on Tuesday issued a statement apologising for the debacle."Ms Ndara did not give permission for the image to be utilised nor for her character to be associated with the ANC campaign. As soon as this matter was brought to our attention‚ t...
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