Zuma’s Nkandla Upgrade – Dodgy, or not?

July 19th, 2026 (Updated)

Controversy surrounding Zuma’s Nkandla residence is growing as more and more contradictory information comes to light. Who is lying and who is not? How much tax payer money has actually been used for the Nkandla upgrade? Does anyone care?

Obama vs Romney – US 2012 Election

July 19th, 2026 (Updated)

Barack Obama faces Mitt Romney in the final showdown as voters get ready for the 2012 US Elections. Wonkie examines the difference between the positions of Obama and Romney in this classic election cartoon about political campaigning.

Jacob Zuma’s (not so) New Leaf Cartoon

July 19th, 2026 (Updated)

Wonkie investigates claims that Jacob Zuma has turned over a new leaf following his suggestions to freeze cabinet salaries and facilitate more freedom of the press in South Africa by dropping the damages claim against Zapiro for his cartoon depicting him as about to rape Lady Justice.

The South African Workers’ Revolution

July 19th, 2026 (Updated)

Labour unrest and strikes with unprecedented violence have swept across South Africa – has the straw finally broken the exploited worker’s back, or is this simply opportunistic action to squeeze big business and the mining industry? Read about what lies ahead for workers in South Africa.

ANC not Shai to attack Public Protector

July 19th, 2026 (Updated)

MPs and ANC attack South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela accusing her of dodgy practices in running her office and of bias against the ruling ANC party. Whilst evidence and the Protector’s success shows otherwise, will Thuli Madonsela survive the onslaught of an embarrassed ANC?