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2012: The year of tawdry politics on a plate

2012: The year of tawdry politics on a plate

14 Dec 2012 00:00 - Richard Calland
The ANC has delivered an unpalatable 12 months that has left the nation hungry for leadership, writes Richard Calland.
Appeal tribunal shreds classification of 'The Spear'

Appeal tribunal shreds classification of 'The Spear'

12 Oct 2012 00:00 - Phillip De Wet
The Film and Publications Board cannot ban online images, an appeal tribunal told it this week.
Appeal tribunal declassifies 'The Spear'

Appeal tribunal declassifies 'The Spear'

11 Oct 2012 09:41 - Sapa
A ruling on the classification of "The Spear" artwork has been overturned by the Film and Publications Board's (FPB) Appeal Tribunal.
ConCourt upholds ruling on Film and Publications Act

ConCourt upholds ruling on Film and Publications Act

28 Sep 2012 19:04 - Faranaaz Parker
The ConCourt has upheld a high court ruling, which found that certain provisions of the Films and Publications Act are unconstitutional and invalid.
Goodman Gallery appeals 'Spear' rating

Goodman Gallery appeals 'Spear' rating

13 Sep 2012 19:24 - Niren Tolsi
The Goodman Gallery has lodged papers with the Film and Publications Board Appeal Tribunal in an attempt to overturn the 16N rating of "The Spear".
Pimples: Spear us your heritage

Video | Pimples: Spear us your heritage

05 Sep 2012 10:56
It's that time of year when we remember our heritage and celebrate our cultural diversity. For the Pimples, it's about letting it all hang out. Watch the video.
Hearing on 'The Spear' defacement postponed

Hearing on 'The Spear' defacement postponed

04 Sep 2012 12:07 - Sapa
The trial of two men accused of vandalising the painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been postponed to October.
Zuma artwork 'exposes issues'

Zuma artwork 'exposes issues'

31 Aug 2012 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
The artist of the latest explicit picture of the president, Ayanda Mabulu says his work is comment and no disrespect is intended.
McKaiser: Nudity has lost its political potency

McKaiser: Nudity has lost its political potency

29 Aug 2012 15:05 - Genevieve Quintal
The reaction to a new painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been banal but in an interesting way, Eusebius McKaiser has said.
'Abuse of the arts': ANC bristles at new Zuma painting

'Abuse of the arts': ANC bristles at new Zuma painting

28 Aug 2012 13:06 - Nickolaus Bauer
The ANC has condemned a new painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, saying it hasn't ruled out mass action to protest against it.
New painting gives Zuma's privates another airing

New painting gives Zuma's privates another airing

28 Aug 2012 07:57 - Sapa
Another painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has gone on display, this time at the AVA Gallery in Cape Town.
Our speech could unite us

Our speech could unite us

10 Aug 2012 11:06 - Russell H Kaschula
Universities must help to create social cohesion by promoting the teaching of African languages.
Respect the plumed serpent

Respect the plumed serpent

20 Jul 2012 07:52 - Kendell Geers
Every man has one, flaccid or not, and yet the mere mention of the proverbial python sends a grown man's blood racing to his head.
'The Spear' returns as gallery takes on classification

'The Spear' returns as gallery takes on classification

10 Jul 2012 17:17 - Phillip De Wet
The Goodman Gallery has appealed a ruling that children should be protected from the 'Spear' painting, saying the FPB does not have the authority.
Aliki Karasaridis: A test of our constitutional rights

Aliki Karasaridis: A test of our constitutional rights

10 Jul 2012 13:55 - Aliki Karasaridis
Thought Leader's editor wonders whether the severity of South Africa's political discourse warrants the severity of Zapiro's latest cartoon.
Tanya Pampalone: I'm a fan of Zapiro, but...

Tanya Pampalone: I'm a fan of Zapiro, but...

10 Jul 2012 13:01 - Tanya Pampalone
Zapiro's cartoons are revolutionary, writes the M&G's features editor, Tanya Pampalone. But defending his latest is proving to be difficult.
AfriForum condemns 'vulgar' Zapiro cartoon

AfriForum condemns 'vulgar' Zapiro cartoon

09 Jul 2012 17:02 - Sapa
Lobby group AfriForum has labelled Zapiro's latest cartoon as a "vulgar portrayal" of President Jacob Zuma.
Magistrate lambastes police for 'Spear' case postponement

Magistrate lambastes police for 'Spear' case postponement

28 Jun 2012 11:35 - Jenni Evans
The case against two men accused of vandalising a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been postponed to September 4.
'The Spear' defacement costs Mabokela his job

'The Spear' defacement costs Mabokela his job

27 Jun 2012 09:26 - Sapa
The Limpopo man accused of defacing "The Spear" painting, depicting President Jacob Zuma's genitals, has been fired.
Hello, Mr Prez, are you listening?

Hello, Mr Prez, are you listening?

21 Jun 2012 15:21 - Richard Calland
South Africa needs to be alert to the implosion in Europe and to opportunities in the rest of Africa, writes Richard Calland.

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