Zapiro Speaks Out Against Racism Claims, After Latest Monkey Cartoon Causes Huge Controversy
Zapiro is no stranger to controversy, but his latest cartoon has caused so much uproar that he feels the need to speak out. Make your own mind up.
Presidency Challenges Cartoonist To Debate, Then Denies It – Still Won’t Debate Opposition
Yesterday the presidency dropped their lawsuit against cartoonist Jonathan “Zapiro” Shapiro and the Sunday Times over the “Lady Justice” cartoon (pic above). Jacob Zuma initially wanted R5m, but the amount was later reduced to R4m. He subsequently dropped the charge of impairment of dignity and further reduced the amount to R100 000 for defamation and an unconditional apology, before dropping the case entirely.