ANC Leadership Race – Mangaung 2012 Cartoon

June 1st, 2026 (Updated)

Wonkie looks at the three popular contenders in the ANC leadership race running up to Mangaung 2012: Jacob Zuma, Tokyo Sexwale and Kgalema Motlanthe. Do South Africans have anything to be hopeful about as far as the ANC is concerned?

Lonmin Marikana Tragedy – Little sympathy for stupidity

June 1st, 2026 (Updated)

Julius Malema fanned the flames of violence at Lonmin Marikana. Wonkie begs a little sympathy for stupidity with respect to myopic politicians, incompetent trade unions and an inept government in the wake of a forced, tragic massacre by SAPS.

The Real Olympics Legacy

June 1st, 2026 (Updated)

The London 2012 Olympics ended leaving the usual debate about what legacy the games will leave. Wonkie proposes that the onus of legacy lies in the hands of each viewer given that the financial investment made is a sunk cost. If even some of us can be inspired by the participating athletes and the event to set ourselves on the path to achieve our own greatness, then the games have definitely left a mark worth leaving.

Blaming the Legacy of Apartheid – Verwoerd Cartoon

June 1st, 2026 (Updated)

President Jacob Zuma recently blamed apartheid architect Verwoed for the non-delivery of textbooks in Limpopo. Wonkie wonders how long the lack of accountability and refusal to accept responsibility from the ANC will continue – the answer lies in this article.

Animal Olympics Photo Caption Challenge

June 1st, 2026 (Updated)

As the London 2012 Olympics launches, put yourself in line to win a Wonkie Cartoons T-Shirt. Submit your funniest entry in this month’s Animal Olympics photo caption contest. Go on, give it your best shot and you could walk away with Gold!