Union says freedom of expression doesn't extend to freedom to insult SADTU calls for the immediate removal of Zuma painting SADTU is joining the ANC and COSATU in the call to have the painting of President Jacob Zuma showing his private parts removed from the Goodman...
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Brett Murray’s depiction of Zuma disgusting – The Presidency by | Mac Maharaj
Mac Maharaj says nobody has the right to violate the dignity and rights of others Presidency disgusted at violation of President Zuma's rights The Presidency is shocked and disgusted at the grotesque painting by Brett Murray depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
ANC calls on supporters to defend the president by | Jackson Mthembu
Party says continued exhibition of Murray portrait an affront to Zuma's dignity ANC CALLS ON ALL ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTES TO DEFEND THE PRESIDENT The African National Congress (ANC) calls on all its members, supporters and the Mass Democratic Movement structures to...
President Zuma’s right to dignity impugned | by Jimmy Manyi
Govt expresses displeasure at offensive portrait by Brett Murray (May 18) Government condemns distasteful portrait of President Zuma Government would like to express its displeasure at the offensive portrait by Brett Murray titled "The Spear" that depicts the...
Goodman Gallery should apologise to the nation – CRLRC | by Pheagane Moreroa
Commission says Brett Murray's portrait undermines office of President Jacob Zuma CRL Rights Commission concern with the controversial potrait of President Jacob Zuma titled "The Spear" by Brett Murray displayed at Goodman gallery The Commission for the Promotion and...
The right to dignity is sacrosanct by | Mzukisi Makatse
Mzukisi Makatse says Brett Murray's "portrait" of Zuma deserves to be condemned Freedom of expression, dignity and hypocrites It does not need a monotonous lecture from any of the archetypes of the freedom of expression for any South African to see Brett Murray's so...
The ANC was right not to let sleeping dogs lie | by Pearl Mathibela
Pearl Mathibela says Brett Murray's painting was disrespectful both to Zuma and the nation Nation building is being undermined, not the Constitution As the furore over the much-publicised (and now defaced) "painting" of one Brett Murray erupted, my initial reaction...
The Spear: City Press’ reply to Zuma | by Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya
Text of replying affidavit by executive editor Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya IN THE SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, JOHANNESBURG (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) CASE NO: 17978/2012 In the matter between: JACOB GEDLEYIHLEKISA ZUMA - First Applicant AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS - Second...
Vox Pop with Simphiwe Dana | by Andre Marais
Andre Marais (AM): What does Simphiwe Dana stand for?Simphiwe Dana (SD): I stand for justice. I stand for peace.AM: What inspires your music?SD: The human condition. My roots are everything. I am passionate. I was born in Africa.AM: How did growing up in rural...
