Kunene's painting crude and offensive, but we won't take legal action - DA
29 July 2016
Johannesburg – Despite finding businessman Kenny Kunene’s controversial painting of its leaders offensive, the DA would uphold freedom of speech and not take legal action, its spokesperson said on Friday.
"First and foremost, we acknowledge, uphold and protect the right to freedom of expression and speech. But, of course, with rights come responsibilities. It’s our view that this is a crude and offensive painting," DA spokesperson Mabine Seabe told News24.
Seabe was reacting to a painting that depicts a naked party leader, Mmusi Maimane, pulling a rickshaw - carrying former leader Helen Zille and and federal executive chairperson James Selfe. Zille and Selfe are also exposed.
"I am now a proud owner of this masterpiece. Powerful storytelling through art. Thanks to the fearless artist," Kunene tweeted.