Brett Murray 's painting , called `` The Spear , '' was displayed at a Johannesburg gallery . Portrait of President Jacob Zuma was removed from public show after protesters defaced it . South Africa 's ruling ANC says the artwork offends the president 's dignity . Comment:
Brett Murray 's painting , called `` The Spear , '' was displayed at a Johannesburg gallery . Portrait of President Jacob Zuma was removed from public show after protesters defaced it . South Africa 's ruling ANC says the artwork offends the president 's dignity . The controversy over the portrait has raised questions about freedom of speech .