Archives for May 2009

Anju Dodiya – Modern Art Interpretation Contest

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

Modern art is deemed by some to be imagination expressed in its purest form. Others swear that it is nothing more than a pretentious hodgepodge of unintelligible shapes, colours and structures. Wonkie doesn’t know quite what to make of this interesting piece and needs your help to understand it. Please enter your interpretation for the […]

Manchester United lose in UEFA Champions League 2009 Final

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

Barcelona FC outplayed Manchester United in the UEFA 2009 Champions League Final winning 2-0. Sadly even Cristiano Ronaldo’s often spectacular dives could not rescue Man United this time.

Zapiro, SABC and Freedom of Speech in South Africa

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

Jessie Duarte really had her work cut out trying to spin every gaffe by the ANC as devious vicious political misrepresentations by non-ANC supporters. Who better to stifle Zapiro’s attempt at free speech in South Africa.

Invitation to Write Articles for Wonkie

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

Do you have something to say? Whether it’s simply a gripe or an informed point of view on current affairs, why not Contact Wonkie about your idea. If we agree it’s relevant and topical you can write a short article for publication here. This is particularly for those of you who feel that Wonkie is […]

Recent South African Contributions to World Politics

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

After Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk, South Africa has continued the momentum of leading the world in progressive political thought and behaviour – not!