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Zuma family slams controversial painting


The daughters and brother of President Jacob Zuma have criticised the artist of a painting of Zuma with his genitals exposed.

The Sunday Times reports that Zuma's brother, Michael, said the painting was disgusting and had brought nothing but disgrace to the family.

The 1.85m-high painting - entitled "The Spear" - is part of Cape Town artist Brett Murray's exhibition at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg.

Michael Zuma told the newspaper that as a family they are planning a meeting to discuss the matter, as the picture had put everyone under a lot of stress.

On Friday, the ANC launched an urgent court application in an attempt to stop the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg and the City Press newspaper from displaying the painting.

Party spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu says the hearing will be held at the High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday.