Louder than a vuvuzela
Cartoonists in South Africa have joined their colleagues in the media to launch a open petition to protect freedom of expression in their youthful democracy. This effort is in response to the ANC government’s proposal to introduce new media laws and to start a national panel of scrutiny over journalists, who were recently described as ‘dangerous’ . […]
The Cartoonist who took on the President
South African cartoonist Zapiro (Jonathan Shapiro) is arguably the most high-profile journalist in his country. Guardian Weekly explains why in this interview with him.
Cartoon Pick of the Week
Bloghorn spotted this great work during this week ending the 17th April 2009. One: Zapiro in South Africa’s Mail and Guardian on Nelson Mandela’s shoes. Two: Pete Dredge in the Spectator on smoking confessions. Three: and finally, Harry Venning’s Clare in the Community in the Guardian on youth slang. Subscribe to The Foghorn The PCO: […]