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The Spear case continues

2013-04-04 12:36

The court case of Louis Mabokela, who vandalised "The Spear" painting which depicted President Zuma with his genitals exposed, entered its second day in Johannesburg. See the pictures.

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Client accepted smeared Spear

2013-04-03 16:24

The Spear painting by artist Brett Murray has been was accepted unaltered by a German buyer, who paid around R120 000 for the piece, the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court has heard.

Court packed for The Spear case

2013-04-03 11:47

The Hillbrow Magistrate's Court is packed ahead of the appearance of Louis Mabokela on charges of malicious damage to property, for allegedly smearing Brett Murray's painting The Spear.

Spear defaced 'to defuse racial divisions'

2012-11-30 13:30

One of the men who defaced a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed did it because he wanted to defuse racial divisions, a report says.

Spear move sets 'crucial precedent'

2012-10-11 22:28

A decision by the Film and Publications Board's Appeal Tribunal to overturn the classification of The Spear painting sets a crucial precedent for the future of visual art, the Goodman Gallery says.

Film board declassifies The Spear

2012-10-10 18:56

The Film and Publication Board has declassified the controversial painting The Spear, which depicts President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed.

The Spear 16N rating appeal continues

2012-09-17 17:12

Opening arguments between the Goodman Gallery and the Film and Publications Board on the classification of "The Spear" painting have been heard, the gallery said.

Zuma painting case postponed

2012-09-04 11:11

The trial of two men accused of vandalising a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been postponed.

BCCSA: SABC3 reporting on Spear accurate

2012-07-31 14:13

A complaint that the SABC3 misled viewers when it reported that they had to delete all copies of the controversial painting "The Spear" has been dismissed by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA (BCCSA).

Charges against gallery defacer dropped

2012-07-19 12:07

Charges have been withdrawn against the man who spray-painted part of the word "respect" on the wall of the Goodman Gallery during the controversy over The Spear painting.

Goodman Gallery appeals Spear ruling

2012-07-10 17:57

The Goodman Gallery is appealing the classification of The Spear painting as unsuitable for under-16s, spokesperson Lara Koseff says.

Goodman Gallery assault case postponed

2012-06-29 11:22

A Goodman Gallery security guard accused of assaulting a man who defaced The Spear painting has appeared in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court.

Last chance for cops in Spear case

2012-06-28 13:28

A magistrate has lost patience with the police in a court case arising from the defacing of a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma.

Cabinet condemns Zuma painting

2012-06-01 11:05
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Cabinet has formally condemned The Spear, the Brett Murray painting of President Jacob Zuma with exposed genitals, as an insult to his dignity, office and culture.

The Spear's big day at the FPB

2012-06-01 07:29

The Film and Publication Board are set to decide whether to classify Brett Murray’s contentious painting The Spear, which depicts President Jacob Zuma with genitals exposed.

Collector still wants The Spear

2012-05-30 12:29
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The German collector who bought The Spear still wants the artwork, defaced and all.

ANC to withdraw Spear case

2012-05-30 10:13
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The ANC will withdraw its legal challenge against the Goodman Gallery over the controversial Spear painting.

ANC Youth League absent at art protest

2012-05-29 21:57
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The ANC Youth League was notably absent from the protest at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg.

Drop art court challenge: FXI

2012-05-29 20:20

The ANC should drop its court challenge to ban the controversial painting The Spear, says the Freedom of Expression Institute.

City Press boycott called off

2012-05-29 13:53
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The boycott of the City Press newspaper has been called off and the Goodman Gallery has agreed to remove the painting The Spear from its website, says ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

Remove insults to the movement: YCL

2012-05-29 13:23
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If the Goodman Gallery does not remove all symbols that insult the ANC and its affiliates, it will be closed down, the Young Communists' League has told protesters in Johannesburg.

Board overstepping legal mandate - lawyer

2012-05-29 12:22

The Film and Publication Board has no legal jurisdiction to classify content published or broadcast by media outlets, says the lawyer representing City Press.

The Spear not classified yet: FPB

2012-05-29 11:20

The Film and Publication Board has not made a classification on the controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma, says an official.

Gallery protesters begin to gather

2012-05-29 09:41
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Busloads of protesters have begun arriving at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg ahead of a march on the Goodman Gallery in Rosebank.

FPB's hearing into Zuma's Spear continues

2012-05-29 09:06

A meeting of the Film and Publication Board to decide on the status of a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma is expected to continue.

 

Protesters support The Spear vandal

2013-04-04 11:41

About 60 people have toyi-toyied outside the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court ahead of the appearance of a man accused of vandalising a painting of President Jacob Zuma.

The Spear vandal pleads not guilty

2013-04-03 14:04

Louis Mabokela has pleaded not guilty in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court to defacing Brett Murray's painting The Spear.

P Diddy buys Brett Murray artwork

2012-12-14 08:46

US rapper P Diddy has bought a piece of art by controversial South African artist Brett Murray.

Trial date set for gallery assault case

2012-11-01 14:02

The trial date for a Goodman Gallery security guard accused of assaulting a man who allegedly defaced The Spear artwork has been set in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court.

Spear: Findings against FPB damning

2012-10-10 22:28

A tribunal's findings show that the Film and Publication overstepped it's authority in rulings it made relating to the controversial painting The Spear.

Gallery guard's case postponed

2012-09-27 14:43

The case against a Goodman Gallery security guard accused of assaulting a man who defaced The Spear painting has been postponed.

Goodman guard case postponed

2012-09-07 17:05

The assault case against Goodman Gallery security guard Paul Molesiwa has been postponed in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court

SA must understand legacy - Dawes

2012-08-14 10:16

Reactions to the controversial Spear painting of President Jacob Zuma has showed South Africa has a legacy its citizens must understand better, Nic Dawes, editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian says.

Film board stands by Spear rating

2012-07-27 16:00

The Film and Publications Board is standing by its decision to classify the painting The Spear with a rating of 16N, spokesperson Prince Mlimandlela Ndamase says.

Film board receives Spear appeal

2012-07-11 19:30

An appeal by the Goodman Gallery against the classification of The Spear painting has been received, the Film and Publications Board says.

Gallery spraypaint accused off the hook

2012-07-05 11:51

Charges are being withdrawn against a man accused of trying to spraypaint the word "respect" on the wall of the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg, the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court has heard.

Gallery guard in court for assault

2012-06-29 09:21

The Goodman Gallery security guard arrested for assaulting the man who damaged The Spear painting will appear in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court.

Gallery worried about Spear rating

2012-06-01 22:41
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The Goodman Gallery will consult its lawyers on the classification of Brett Murray's painting The Spear says spokesperson Lara Koseff.

FPB gives Zuma painting a 16N rating

2012-06-01 09:37
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The Film and Publication Board has given The Spear painting a "16N" rating, meaning that children under the age of 16 should not have access to the artwork.

ANC never meant to bully gallery

2012-05-30 14:34
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The ANC never meant to bully the Goodman Gallery during its campaign to have a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed removed, the party says.

Gallery to remove The Spear from website

2012-05-30 10:56
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The settlement between the ANC and the Goodman Gallery did not include an agreement on removing the picture from their website, but the gallery director says the image will be taken down at some point.

ANC, gallery to hold joint media briefing

2012-05-30 07:20
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The ANC and the Goodman Gallery are set to brief the media on the details of an agreement they reached on the controversial Spear painting.

Lekota accuses ANC of fascist tactics

2012-05-29 20:20

The ANC has opened the door for dictatorship by using "fascist tactics" in its response to The Spear painting, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota says.

Gallery won't take down The Spear - reports

2012-05-29 14:14
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The Goodman Gallery is not taking down images of The Spear from its website, as claimed by the ANC, according to reports.

Gallery agrees to remove Spear from site

2012-05-29 13:26
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The Goodman Gallery has agreed to remove The Spear painting from its website. The ANC has also called off a boycott of City Press newspaper.

Marchers arrive at gallery

2012-05-29 12:41
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Marchers have arrived at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg as ANC representatives prepared to hand over a memorandum demanding that an artwork which depicts President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed no longer be included in an exhibition.

Rural protesters join march on gallery

2012-05-29 11:50
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The protest against The Spear painting was slow to start as buses from far-flung areas continued to arrive in the city carrying supporters of President Jacob Zuma.

The Spear: Board to hear presentations

2012-05-29 10:50

Complainants in the controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma are set to make presentations to the Film and Publication Board.

ANC, gallery held 'consultations'

2012-05-29 09:07

ANC and Goodman Gallery officials had "consultations" on the eve of a march to protest against a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed.

ANC to make announcements at march

2012-05-29 07:45
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The ANC and its alliance partners will make important announcements at the end of a march to the Goodman Gallery, it says.

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