South Africa: 'The Spear' Gets 16N Rating


The Film and Publications Board has given 'The Spear' painting a classification of 16N.

  • South Africa:  'The Spear' Gets 16N Rating

    South African Press Association, 1 June 2012

    The Film and Publication Board has given "The Spear" painting a "16N" rating, it announced on Friday. read more »

Photo: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

President Jacob Zuma.

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    Who exactly, I have wondered as temperatures have risen over the past 10 days over Brett Murray's Zuma Spear painting, is the adult and who is the child in this situation? read more »

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  • South Africa:  Film Board Resumes Hearings Into Zuma Portrait

    BuaNews, 29 May 2012

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  • South Africa:  We Must Never Give in to Bullies

    Democratic Alliance, 28 May 2012

    It is unfortunate that the City Press has buckled to political pressure and removed 'The Spear' from its website. read more »

  • South Africa:  Gallery Guard in Court

    South African Press Association, 28 May 2012

    The security guard who restrained one of the men who defaced a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma at a Johannesburg art gallery is expected to appear in court on ... read more »

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