Zuma addresses American Chamber of Commerce

May 31st, 2026 (Updated)

Late last week Jacob Zuma addressed the American Chamber of Commerce at their annual Thanksgiving dinner. An excerpt of his speech is quoted below: Ladies and gentlemen, the election of President-elect Barack Obama has to a large extent set the tone of world politics in 2009. Change is the buzzword. In our case, we have […]

Zuma’s healthcare strategy cartoon

May 31st, 2026 (Updated)

Everyone seems to have forgotten about Schabir Shaik – our likely potential finance minister in case Trevor Manuel again decides.. or not.. or to.. or not.. or to resign again. After Zapiro’s classic cartoon portrayal of Zuma with a permanent shower fixture on his head, what else is the South African public supposed to think […]

SADC and Zimbabwe Talks – Cholera and Politics

May 31st, 2026 (Updated)

Does anyone out there still believe that any of the numerous Zimbabwe crises – economic, health care, political – take your pick, can be resolved by diplomatic means involving Robert Mugabe? If so, you may be just the person I’m looking for… See, I have a sick relative in China that has left me $4,540,000 […]

Zuma Vs Mbeki Cartoon – The battle continues

May 31st, 2026 (Updated)

Sadly not quite as dramatic as a half-rigged boxing match, this battle is going to take place between Zuma and Mbeki’s legal teams in Bloemfontein. Zuma has already strategically started throwing punches by contesting Mbeki’s use of state resources on legal matters. It’s good to see that Zuma has obviously learnt a thing of two […]

Gareth Cliff meets Julius Malema cartoon

May 31st, 2026 (Updated)

Julius Malema has been spending some time apologising to anything that moves about his inflammatory remarks having been rapped on the knuckles by the ANC powers that be. The poor young man has been victimised by the media who wait to pounce on his every word… or not.