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?
ANC Leadership Race – Mangaung 2012 Cartoon
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Lonmin Marikana Tragedy – Little sympathy for stupidity
May 31st, 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.
Blaming the Legacy of Apartheid – Verwoerd Cartoon
May 31st, 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.
Government Accountability: Limpopo Textbook Crisis
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Government accountability seems non-existent in South Africa – particularly in the wake of the Limpopo textbooks crisis that is unfolding. 7 months into the year and learners are still to receive their textbooks – it’s unlikely that they will anytime soon considering many have been burnt and dumped by the company winning the distribution tender. Who is ultimately accountable in government for this and why are they not being punished?
Richard Mdluli case – Corruption Cartoon
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Richard Mdluli, head of police crime intelligence in South Africa, seems to following suit from Jackie Selebi in terms of draining taxpayer funds whilst simultaneously adding no value. Wonkie’s guest author examines the security situation in South Africa and what needs to be done going forward to remedy this situation and prevent similar ones from arising in the future.