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                            Zuma Painting Vandalized

   by Delia Robertson

   JOHANNESBURG - South African police have arrested two people for
   vandalizing a controversial portrait of  President Jacob Zuma.
   The men, who were recorded by a local television station, are seen
   taking turns using paint to deface the portrait, which shows Zuma with
   his genitals exposed.
   The vandalism was carried out as Zuma's lawyers were in court asking
   for the gallery to be ordered to remove the painting.  Zuma says it
   violates his constitutional right to dignity.
   The portrait was part of an exhibition by satirical artist Brett Murray
   entitled "Hail to the Thief II".  The show includes a sculpted image of
   the ruling African National Congress party's legacy, which was depicted
   as a golden, excessively coifed white woman.
   Other pieces on display make statements suggesting the party makes
   promises it does not keep; that its supporters' patience is running
   out; that government tenders are for the benefit of the party; and that
   the benefits of democracy are for a select few.
   Paintings show the ANC crest as being for sale and sold; that ANC
   leaders are a predatory elite; that they are not to be held to account;
   and that the views of white South Africans are merely background noise.
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