South Africa:  Zuma Painting Sold

South African Press Association, 30 May 2012

The painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been sold to its German buyer, Goodman Gallery director Liza Essers said on Wednesday. read more »

South Africa:  City Press Versus ANC - Who Is the Adult and Who Is the Child? (opinion)

Biz-Community, 29 May 2012

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 »

South Africa:  Sleep Easy, Our Democracy Is 'Almost' Safe, for Now! (opinion)

Biz-Community, 29 May 2012

I cannot say I'm disappointed - no, actually I am. I'm let down that City Press editor-in-chief Ferial Haffajee has buckled under pressure and brought down "The Spear" painting off ... read more »

South Africa:  Mashatile, Goodman Gallery Meet

BuaNews, 29 May 2012

Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has committed himself to initiate a national dialogue on the importance of arts in the country after meeting with the Goodman Gallery on ... read more »

South Africa:  Film Board Resumes Hearings Into Zuma Portrait

BuaNews, 29 May 2012

A hearing by the Film and Publication Board (FPB), which will discuss the controversial painting that depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner, is underway in Pretoria. read more »

South Africa:  We Must Never Give in to Bullies (press release)

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 »