Zapiro's Blog, page 72
May 24, 2012
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Mail & Guardian
24 May 2012
Jacob Zuma's Panem et Circenses - Brett Murray and the "Spear of the Nation" Painting
This week,news and politics have focused on Brett Murray's "The Spear of the Nation" painting at the Goodman Gallery. The ANC was shocked and polygamous President Jacob Zuma felt hurt and surprised at being portrayed as a "philanderer and womaniser" so much so that the ANC has even filed a case in the High Court to try and get the painting banned and all photos of it taken off from sites on the world wide web. In the meantime the painting itsef was vandalised by three people who apparently did n't know each other. What appears to most is that the ANC is trying to take atttention away from its problems of non-delivery, corruption and bad governement and letting the frustrated masses vent their anger instead on a painting that would have unlikely got publicity otherwise.
Zapiro's cartoon based on the Latin metaphor panem et circenses) meaning superficial means of appeasement. Wikipedia goes on to say It was the basic Roman formula for the well-being of the population, and hence a political strategy unto itself. In the case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy but through diversion, distraction, and/or the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace. The phrase also implies the erosion or ignorance of civic duty amongst the concerns of the common man
Art, Censorship, Criticism, The Spear, Vandalism, Freedom of expression, Metaphor
Wikipedia defintion of "Bread and Circuses" (or bread and games) (from Latin: panem et circenses)
Fallout over Jacob Zuma penis painting exposes ANC's increasingly thin skin - Shouldn't the movement of Nelson Mandela be big enough to ignore a man with a paintbrush and concentrate on governing?
South Africa: In a Flurry Over Murray - Painting of Zuma Has South Africans in a Tizz
President Zuma - the difference
Young Commies march for Zuma
Brett Murray's portrait of Zuma opens old wounds - ANC - Jackson Mthembu questions why black, not white, defacer of painting was assaulted by security guard - ANC WELCOMES THE SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT DECISION TO HAVE A FULL BENCH OF JUDGES TO HEAR THE ANC AND PRESIDENT ZUMA'S URGENT APPLICATION REGARDING THE OFFENSIVE DEPICTION OF PRESIDENT ZUMA
PAUL HOFFMAN: Zuma as Lenin: the limits of freedom of expression - It is not Brett Murray’s portrait that tarnishes the image of the president, it is the conduct it symbolises that does so
From The Spear of the Nation to SpearGate - What the hell is going on? The case of The Spear smearers is defined by questionable coincidences and dodgy discrepancies. Is someone managing the men who painted over Brett Murray’s depiction of Zuma? And if so, why? The answers are behind the ink, but we may never reveal the hard truth.
'X' marks the blot as Zuma painting defaced in front of school kids - After captivating the country’s imagination, Brett Murray’s Spear painting of President Jacob Zuma was dramatically defaced on Tuesday – while the ANC gathered a few kilometres away in Johannesburg to have the painting banned.
Night of long lies as police try to dupe media and Spear suspects charged - Three men were charged with malicious damage to property at the Goodman Gallery on Tuesday. Two were charged for defacing the controversial painting of President Zuma. One was charged for his unfinished graffiti on the gallery fence. What followed was a bizarre attempt to deceive journalists and co-opt the suspects.
'Battle lines are drawn' as ANC takes 'Spear' fight to the streets -The battle to censor the controversial "Spear" painting looks set to be fought on the streets as the ANC rallied its supporters to mass action.
Court postpones "Spear" case indefinitely as ANC lawyer breaks down in tears
a Nation divided over Zuma painting
Themba Siwela on 24 May 2012 in The Citizen via Africartoons
Madam & Eve on 24 May 2012 in Madam & Eve via Africartoons
Gavin Thomson on 22 May 2012 in People’s Post via Africatoons
Yalo on 23 May 2012 in Sowetan via Africartoons
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May 23, 2012
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The Times
24 May 2012
False labelling of West Bank products as Made in Israel
South African Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said that South Africa wanted products made in the Palestinian territories to be labelled "Made in Palestine.". Products manufactured in the occupied Palestinian territories, and sold in South Africa, should be labelled to indicate their place of origin, A number of products entering South Africa were labelled as "products of Israel", even though they were actually products of the occupied territories."
Labels: I’m not an anti-Semite – Davies
‘Racist’ tag from Israel rejected
SA defends decision on West Bank labelling - Trade Minister Rob Davies says consumers have the right to know if products are from Israeli-occupied territories, based on accurate labelling.
Labelling of West Bank products 'racist', says Israel
South Africa pushes for accurate labeling of West Bank products, angers Israel - South Africa Jewish groups have expressed anger over a move by the nation’s government that could see Israeli products manufactured in occupied Palestinian territories and sold in South Africa, labelled to indicate their place of origin.
May 21, 2012
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The Times
22 May 2012
President Zuma outraged at Brett Murray's Painting - Spear of the Nation
Dignity / Outrage / President of South Africa
On behalf of my four wives, 22 children, my other 13 children out of wedlock (or is it 14?)
..... and my numerous mistresses, I am OUTRAGED at being PAINTED as a PHILANDERING WOMANISER
May 20, 2012
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Sunday Times
20 May 2012
Painting of Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed creates an uproar
The Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg and the City Press newspaper displayed a Brett Murray painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, which has upset the ANC and has divided public opinion in the country. Taken aback by what they saw as a ”distasteful and vulgar” work of art, representatives of the ANC including
Jackson Mthembu
and
Mac Maharaj
asked the Goodman to remove the painting from the exhibition, their website, and all other promotional materials on the grounds that it insulted the dignity of the presidency. President Jacob Zuma himself says he was “shocked, and felt personally offended and violated” when he saw a copy of artist Brett Murray’s painting The Spear for the first time. He says The painting depicts him as “a philanderer, a womaniser and one with no respect”. Zapiro's cartoon says if Zuma wants respect he should earn it. Zapiro's cartoon has taken the Brett Murray's painting to another level. - A shower below the belt!
"With apology to Brett Murray"
No apology to President Zuma
Want respect ?... Earn it
Sex Scandals
Corruption
Nepotism
Cronyism
Gallery refuses to remove 'spear of the nation' artwork - Johannesburg's Goodman Gallery will not remove a painting of President Jacob Zuma with his penis exposed because that would be censorship.
Jacob Zuma painting: ANC to sue South Africa's Brett Murray
ANC launches urgent court application against gallery
Painting of Jacob Zuma angers ANC
The spear of the nation stays up
Zuma 'hurt' by painting
Pierre Vos (Constitutionally speaking) : How to respond to art (hint: not with threats of censorship)
“Touching a Nerve: Identity, Caricature and Confrontation in the work of Brett Murray”
‘Portrait of Zuma is below the belt’
Alex Eliseev: Unchain my art - While the case of the art world versus the presidential penis rumbles on, it’s perhaps time for Jacob Zuma to confront an uncomfortable truth: sometimes, you get the respect you deserve.
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Brandon on 19 May 2012 in Weekend Argus via Africartoons
Mothowagae on 20 May 2012 in City Press via Africartoons
Themba Siwela on 21 May 2012 in The Citizen via Africartoons
May 18, 2012
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Mail & Guardian
17 May 2012
Cape Town Mayor proposes Freedom of the City award to Barack and Michelle Obama
Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille would like to award the freedom of the city to US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. de Lille said ""In recognition of their inspirational example and proof that every obstacle can be overcome, I have proposed that the rules committee recommends to council that the City of Cape Town awards the Freedom of the City to the President of the US, Barack Obama, and the first lady of the US, Michelle Obama."
Obamas to be awarded freedom of Cape Town - Patricia de Lille - STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF CAPE TOWN, ALDERMAN PATRICIA DE LILLE: MAYOR DE LILLE PROPOSES FREEDOM OF THE CITY AWARD TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
CAPE TOWN TO AWARD OBAMA FREEDOM OF THE CITY
"How Nice .... At least ONE black person will have the freedom of the city in Cape Town
Freedom of the city for Obamas
Muslim groups bemoan Obama award
Plan to honour Obamas has Twitter flock chirping
Do the Obamas deserve keys to city?
Chip on 18 May, 2012 in Cape Argus via Africartoons
May 16, 2012
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The Times
17 May 2012
DA marchers clash with Cosatu
ANC lose as DA vs Cosatu clash ends in a tie
Clashes break out between DA and Cosatu supporters - Democratic Alliance’s protest march against the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ opposition to youth wage subsidy leaves at least two injured
DA marchers clash with Cosatu in South Africa
DA march turns nasty - The DA marched to Cosatu House in Johannesburg to force the union to change its negative stance on the youth wage subsidy, arguing that the subsidy would create about 400,000 jobs
Conflict between the DA and Cosatu at a protest in Johannesburg was a politically significant event, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Wednesday.
Zille speech interrupted by Cosatu
Bricks, Rocks, Screams: DA battles Cosatu on Johannesburg streets - The Democratic Alliance marched to Cosatu House in Johannesburg on Tuesday to promote the youth wage bill. There were plenty of flying bricks and words of war, but not much was said about the bill.
DA Youth vs Cosatu - youth wage bill battle lines are drawn up, sharply
DA vs Cosatu: a war with one winner, the ANC
DA: This is the new ’76 </li
May 14, 2012
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The Times
15 May 2012
The Leadership Challenge and the Showerman Show
Due to outdated codes, traditions and rituals governing the elections of the ANC president, challengers are often afraid to announce their canditure. The opacity, secrecy and lack of transparency in internal ANC elections open the system to manipulation, corruption and the abuse. It also raises the possibility of selective prosecutions to sideline rivals. While Jacob Zuma and Gwede Mantashe have banned all public talk about the leadership succession in the party, saying such talk is premature. Reality showws every political manoeuvre by the ANC leadership now is aimed at influencing the direction of the party’s leadership election at the 2012 national elective conference in Bloemfontein (Mangaung). Now who are the challengers? Zapiro's cartoon lists:
Jellyman (Kgalema Motlanthe) - Weakness no backbone - Motlanthe, who was initially reluctant to challenge Zuma, has now told his comrades in the ANC and government that he is interested in the position. Motlanthe has kept his distance, at least publicly, from those campaigning for ANC President . Hiis presence at a rally organised by the ANC Youth League in Limpopo in March created the impression he did not mind being associated with a group campaigning for change.On the otherhand he has n't had the guts to announce his candidature.
Invisible Man (Cyril Ramphosa) - Does n't show up - Will Cyril Ramaphosa step up to the Presdential plate or is it a question of not IF but WHEN. Is he waiing for the right time. Back in 1994 he could have been made Mandela’s deputy president but at that stage lost out to Mbeki and withdrew from active politics but remained in the ANC's NEC.
Too cocky man (Tokyo Sexwale) - His annoying sidekick jujuman - Most of the Sunday papers have reported that unofficial challnger Tokyo Sexwale’s campaign – the unofficial one of course – was finally getting off the ground.
The original cartoon that was published in the Times had a mistake. The label on Invisible Man was left out. Sometimes there are deliberately little mysteries in a cartoon and it’s intriguing for the reader to work them out. But sometimes the cartoonist leaves something out by mistake because of a looming deadline and the cartoon loses a key piece of information. That’s what happened today.
The Cartoon is based on a parody of The Avengers, which is a team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics.
Jacob Zuma / Kgalema Motlanthe / Cyril Ramaphosa / Tokyo Sexwale / Julius Malema
ANC / Presidential elections / Mangaung / Showerman / The Avengers
ABZ, ANC, ANC Elective Conference, Cyril Ramaphosa, Hulk, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, Kgalema Motlanthe, Mangaung, Marvel Comics, Movies, Parody, Return to Mangaung, Showerhead, Succession, Super Heroes, The Avengers, Tokyo Sexwale
120322mg - Marching onto Mangaung and ANC presidential election day
Brandan on 7May 2012 in Business Day via Africartoons
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