The African National Congress confirmed it would drop legal proceedings against the gallery, ending a controversial chapter in South African social history, with some arguing the incident revealed that racial tension still lurks under the surface.
According to the Financial Times newspaper, ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu said there was no point in pursuing legal action as a settlement was reached.
The ANC claimed that the painting by Brett Murray – who is white – violated Mr Zuma’s dignity, insulted the office of the presidency and Africans more broadly.
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