Controversial artist Ayanda Mabulu has painted yet another shocking portrait of President Jacob Zuma.
Mabulu previously made headlines for his explicit paintings in which the president as well as members of the Gupta family were portrayed, however his latest work has proven to be the most provocative to date.
In his most recent painting‚ Zuma is depicted in a gratuitous sexual position with late former president Nelson Mandela.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has issued a statement in response to the controversial painting in which it says; "The Nelson Mandela Foundation notes the public outrage it has caused, and appreciates that the public is offended by it.
"The Foundation would like to express that it respects Mr Mabulu's right to the freedom of expression. We however find this painting distasteful."
The painting has drawn sharp reaction from the public, with some social media users saying Mabulu has crossed a line by showing Madiba in such a manner.
Don't blame Ayanda , blame the octopus that lives on his head... or the drugs #AyandaMabulu pic.twitter.com/RienEppDsz
— Papa Africa (@DadSA_42) April 20, 2017
Tweeps when they saw #AyandaMabulu trending vs when they saw why 😂. Issa trap! Ignorance is bliss in this case pic.twitter.com/QKJebSWhEH
— Sive Siganagana (@C_Veh_) April 20, 2017
Don't get me wrong. #AyandaMabulu's painting is too graphic. But it narrates what every South African has been crying about.
— C H I L L Y D Z E E (@iiAM_ChillyDzee) April 20, 2017
I have a feeling that the rage against #AyandaMabulu is because of Tata and not the other chap pic.twitter.com/6NoKeOy4O4
— Afrika First (@ramoroaswi) April 21, 2017
At least my DIY Zuma Stress Ball isn't as offensive as #AyandaMabulu painting. https://t.co/mdZG11H0DN pic.twitter.com/SxVbXONm9O
— Michael Cost (@MickyCost) April 21, 2017
It's either Ayanda Mabulu is gay he was molested sometime in his life or whatever. But the guy has a serious mental issue. #AyandaMabulu
— Luyanda Sithamela (@LSithamela) April 21, 2017
Same people that have been cheering this guy all along are now shocked...what's different this time? #AyandaMabulu
— Ndlela kaSompisi (@BlaqueXuga) April 20, 2017
#ayandamabulu, such talent,but couldn't paint anything with just as much impact, but less insults, power comes with responsibility boy.
— Junior Zulu (@juniorzuluSA) April 20, 2017
Ayanda Mabulu is a tasteless artist who fails to give people the fist thing about being human. Human dignity. #AyandaMabulu
— IG: @cocoanguni (@NtandoThukwana) April 20, 2017
#AyandaMabulu Me tryna figure out Ayanda Mabulu's obsession with male genitalia like : pic.twitter.com/15I6jEqRDQ
— Sive Siganagana (@C_Veh_) April 20, 2017
Ya'll legalized dagga, time to deal with the after effects #AyandaMabulu
— Daily Son 🇿🇦 (@The_Gcas) April 20, 2017