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Zapiro, freedom of speech and the Burka

It is rather ironic that Zapiro is in hot water for drawing a cartoon bemoaning the fact that some followers of the Prophet Muhammad have no sense of humour. It would be like me being assaulted by ANC Youth League members for saying they are politically intolerant. The vehement response from Zapiro’s critics sort of proves his point.
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Making fun of conspiracies….

Zapiro on President Jacob Zuma

Zapiro, Zuma and (another) defamation threat

I see Jacob Zuma has again issued a threat to sue Zapiro, this time  for R7 million based on the infamous cartoon in which Zapiro depicted Mr Zuma as preparing to rape lady liberty. This is not the first time Mr Zuma has threatened to sue Zapiro or other columnists and newspapers but those claims [...]

Zapiro strikes back….

On Zuma, Zapiro and that cartoon….

I have always been a great fan of the cartoonist, Zapiro. He is intelligent, moral and brave – something one cannot say about too many people in South Africa. I am also not easily shocked and believe politicians generally deserve to be ridiculed and mocked. It is when people  – especially politicians – start thinking [...]

And Zapiro on freedom of religion….

Political literacy lessons….