South Africa gallery temporarily closes over Zuma portrait
Goodman Gallery says it received threats over the controversial painting showing the president as Lenin with his genitals exposed.JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — A South African art gallery that displayed a controversial painting showing the country's president with his genitals exposed announced Tuesday that it was closing its doors temporarily because of threats. full story
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South Africa's Mandela improving, visited by Zuma
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South Africa's big building plans stall
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Zuma attends memorial for SA troops
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma attends a memorial service for the 13 soldiers killed in the recent rebellion in the Central African Republic (CAR).
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Zuma to Give State of Nation Speech
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma will deliver his annual State of the Nation address at the opening of parliament in Cape Town today.
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VIDEO: Zuma to give State of Nation speech
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma will deliver his annual State of the Nation address at the opening of parliament in Cape Town today.
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Portrait Gallery hosts third triennial portrait competition
On Saturday, the National Portrait Gallery opens the third edition of its prestigious triennial portrait competition, which this year features entries in such media as rice, glitter and thread, along with the more traditional genres of photography, video, drawing and painting. Read full article >>
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