Stage fright to success: Zapiro on 21 years with the M&G
Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro reflects on his coming of age as the newspaper’s chief artist provocateur and slayer of sacred cows.
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5 000 cartoons later and Zapiro’s still tilting at windmills
He has a comic’s timing, a journalist’s nose, an artist’s eye, a wordsmith’s ability to play with language and the courage to draw what he believes.
Fake Zapiro cartoon causes Twitter rage
A fake Zapiro cartoon showing Jacob Zuma undergoing a colonoscopy has caused outrage at a time when the president is in the hospital
Sunday Times: Zapiro cartoon was not disrespectful
Sunday Times editor Phylicia Oppelt has responded to the criticism of a cartoon by Zapiro that has angered Hindus, saying it is not disrespectful.
Zapiro in public spat with pro-Israel supporter
Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro has stuck to his anti-Zionist views after a public spat with a pro-Israel supporter.
NPA’s defiance shows institutional disrespect for law
Mac Maharaj did his best to spin President Jacob Zuma’s withdrawal of his legal action against Jonathan Shapiro.
Presidency challenges Zapiro to debate
The presidency has challenged cartoonist Jonathan ‘Zapiro’ Shapiro to a public debate after withdrawing its lawsuit over the ‘Lady Justice’ cartoon.
Zapiro: We’re confident of our case with Zuma
President Jacob Zuma has avoided acting on claims against Zapiro ahead of Mangaung but the cartoonist says he will remain involved with the battle.
Laugh and cry: Satire and freedom
In a discussion that ranged from the hilarious to the depressing, Zapiro and other heavyweights discussed satire and the limits of freedom of expression.
Boundary issues: When should satirists just sit down?
Media watchers have defended cartoonist Zapiro, saying editors walk a fine line between editing and censorship, writes Faranaaz Parker.
Zapiro cartoon: What our readers think
Mail & Guardian readers have been very vocal in their criticism and praise of Zapiro’s controversial cartoon. Here are some of their comments.
Zapiro slams new press code
The cartoonist believes it is too prescriptive and ignores the creative freedom of artists.
Views from the top floor
Invited as a VIP to a special lunch, <b>Glenda Daniels</b> gets a feeling of déjà vu.
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A spaced-out world view
Jonathan Shapiro has been asked to stop drawing President Jacob Zuma with a shower head sticking out of his head.
Take the shower back? No, Zapiro will not yield
Zapiro is unfazed by criticism from the culture commission, which has called on the cartoonist to stop drawing a shower head above President Zuma.
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Spitting in the faces of the corrupt
Zapiro may be facing yet another lawsuit from the president, but if his latest cartoon is anything to go by, he won’t be silenced any time soon.
Zuma sues Zapiro, Avusa for R5m
President Jacob Zuma is suing Avusa Media for R5-million for Zapiro’s Lady Justice rape cartoon, a media report said on Tuesday.
Zapiro’s response: A teaser
The <i>M&G</i> has released a teaser of Friday’s Zapiro cartoon, in response to the uproar caused by his previous depiction of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Muslims are not humourless, they are in fact very funny
Muslims are upset with Zapiro for many reasons. So let’s unpack what irks them, says <b>Mahomed Faizal Dawjee</b>.
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M&G statement on Prophet Muhammad cartoon
The <em>M&G</em> has met with leaders of the broader Muslim community to discuss its publication of a cartoon epicting the Prophet Muhammad.
Google chief sees ulterior motive in YouTube ban
Eric Schmidt on Friday said he suspects suppressing criticism is a factor behind the move to block YouTube in Pakistan in the name of Islam.
Newsmaker: Zapiro
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> catches up with Zapiro to hear his views on everything from the infamous showerhead, to what gets him out of bed.
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ZA News: A Molotov cocktail in the making
It’s no secret that Malema is unwilling to hand over his throne as the grandest comedian — but it seems that his spoof will outshine his deliveries.
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SABC lays charges of ‘theft’ over Zapiro doccie
The SABC has laid a charge of ”stolen property” after the M&G Online posted an episode of Special Assignment on political satire.
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The show the SABC wouldn’t let you see
The Mail & Guardian Online brings you the documentary on political satire that the SABC has been sitting on since before the elections.
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SABC pulls Zapiro doccie, again
A documentary on political satire has been pulled — for the second time — by the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
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Guardian to pay Zuma ‘modest sum’ over ‘subbing error’
The Guardian was negotiating a settlement with ANC president Jacob Zuma’s lawyers over a comment it says it published by mistake.
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ANC a target for South African satirists
The smartly dressed audience filing into Johannesburg’s Market Theatre is a mix of young and old, black and white.
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SABC pulls Special Assignment doccie on Zuma, Zapiro
A week and a day ahead of the April 22 elections, the SABC has cancelled an episode of Special Assignment dealing with satire.
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Zapiro makes light of Mandela
Don’t worry, Nelson Mandela can laugh at himself. At least that’s the opinion of Jonathan Shapiro, SA’s leading political cartoonist for 20 years.
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The price of satire
Zuma has demanded a total of R63-million in damages from a collection of journalists, cartoonists and media organisations.
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Time for a cold shower
Cartoonists are our<i> iimbongi</i>, the patriots who speak truth to power when necessary.
