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The Spear

Defaced but not defeated
Videos
/ 22 May 2012

Defaced but not defeated

While ANC supporters took to court to voice their dissent about the controversial painting of the president, two men defaced the work at the Goodman Gallery.

By Staff Reporter
Nikiwe Bikitsha: The polarising penis
Article
/ 21 May 2012

Nikiwe Bikitsha: The polarising penis

Nikiwe Bikitsha explains how she feels about "The Spear", and how South Africans are not living up to the Constitution of our founding fathers.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma’s family fumes at The Spear
Article
/ 20 May 2012

Zuma’s family fumes at The Spear

Jacob Zuma’s family have criticised the artist of a painting that depicts the president with his genitals exposed.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma artwork: Testing the Constitution
Article
/ 20 May 2012

Zuma artwork: Testing the Constitution

President Zuma’s right to privacy will be pitted against ‘Spear’ artist Brett Murray’s right to freedom of expression as the matter goes to court.

By Nickolaus Bauer
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