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Pimples

Pimples: Let’s play ‘Find the Spy Tapes’
Videos
/ 6 August 2014

Pimples: Let’s play ‘Find the Spy Tapes’

It’s the game that has gripped the nation. Like Candy Crush it’s annoyingly addictive – only Helen Zille doesn’t think so.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: ‘Old Sis Thandi had a farm’
Videos
/ 30 July 2014

Pimples: ‘Old Sis Thandi had a farm’

Hey kids! Welcome to Mzansi Sing-along, where you get a chance to revel in some of our country’s most memorable nursery rhymes.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Iconic M&G CEO spotted begging in street
Videos
/ 24 July 2014

Pimples: Iconic M&G CEO spotted begging in street

Holy flounders! Has the Brown stuff hit the fan for local media? Find out on Pimples.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples at 100: Behind the scenes
Videos
/ 17 July 2014

Pimples at 100: Behind the scenes

To celebrate the series’ 100th episode, we chat to our favourite characters about being on the best political cartoon in SA.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Fifa’s cup runneth over
Videos
/ 9 July 2014

Pimples: Fifa’s cup runneth over

Cries of foul play won’t stop Fifa’s Sepp Blatter and Jerome Valcke from enjoying a good piss up. It’s all about pushing the right buttons.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Oscar trial – return to madness
Videos
/ 2 July 2014

Pimples: Oscar trial – return to madness

For 41 days we went without it. We were denied our daily bread of the Blade Runner, which left us wondering who, exactly, flew over the cuckoo’s nest?

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Malema – rebel without applause
Videos
/ 25 June 2014

Pimples: Malema – rebel without applause

Julius Malema is in illustrious company: rebels who break the mould, challenge the status quo and leave skid marks on the canvas of history.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Shedding light on Zuma’s Sona
Videos
/ 18 June 2014

Pimples: Shedding light on Zuma’s Sona

As President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation address, you’d be forgiven for thinking it sounded familiar – and you’re still in the dark.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: The Presidency – a hospital pass
Videos
/ 11 June 2014

Pimples: The Presidency – a hospital pass

A lot can happen in politics if you blink your eyes. President Jacob Zuma’s ill health has allowed some people to dream. *side-eyes Cyril*

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples presents a Game of Thrones
Videos
/ 4 June 2014

Pimples presents a Game of Thrones

Winter is here. The House of Luthuli reigns. From the northern wasteland and the Cape’s desert plains, evil forces gather to take Kingdom’s Landing.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Dr Frankenzille and #ThingsHelenMade
Videos
/ 21 May 2014

Pimples: Dr Frankenzille and #ThingsHelenMade

It’s no secret Helen Zille made Lindiwe Mazibuko, but few know the pain and anguish Zille endured to give life to Mazibuko as we know her today.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Malema in Parliament – the struggle is over
Videos
/ 14 May 2014

Pimples: Malema in Parliament – the struggle is over

Parliament will soon welcome President Jacob Zuma, Helen Zille and Julius Malema. But first they must dress the part, so a shopping spree is in order.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: McKenzie vs Malema – political smack down
Videos
/ 30 April 2014

Pimples: McKenzie vs Malema – political smack down

There’s bad blood between Gayton McKenzie and Julius Malema in their desperate scramble for votes. Forget open letters, it’s now open warfare.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Elections for dummies
Videos
/ 23 April 2014

Pimples: Elections for dummies

The dark art of electioneering is tricky at best, but we’ve unearthed the magical checklist that guarantees victory – for one person at least.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Zuma’s minions reloaded
Videos
/ 16 April 2014

Pimples: Zuma’s minions reloaded

When Number One finds himself in compromising positions, he can be thankful he has some trusty minions to correct matters. It’s despicable, really.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Malema’s demolition derby
Videos
/ 9 April 2014

Pimples: Malema’s demolition derby

No one is safe when Malema is angry. Not the IEC, not the presidency, and not the e-toll gantries. Quick, someone hide the keys to the bulldozer!

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Jacob Zuma and the School of Spin
Videos
/ 2 April 2014

Pimples: Jacob Zuma and the School of Spin

Spinning classes are not what they used to be. Nowadays, it’s a must-do for any self-preserving servant of the people. Class is in session.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Nkandla – The titanic struggle continues
Videos
/ 26 March 2014

Pimples: Nkandla – The titanic struggle continues

Jacob Zuma’s presidency has never been smooth sailing, but when the HMS Nkandla is sinking someone has to be sacrificed to plug the holes.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Ma, ma, ma … MaZille
Videos
/ 19 March 2014

Pimples: Ma, ma, ma … MaZille

Jacob Zuma, Lindiwe Sisulu and Gwede Mantashe crack an invite to Helen Zille’s compound. It’s hard work being authentic, as MaZille soon discovers.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Fikile Mbalula and the satanic voices
Videos
/ 12 March 2014

Pimples: Fikile Mbalula and the satanic voices

The devil made them boo Jacob Zuma, according to Minister Razzmatazz. But what’s your excuse, Mr Sports Minister? Boo!

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: There’s no match for Oscar
Videos
/ 5 March 2014

Pimples: There’s no match for Oscar

Oscar Pistorius is grabbing all the headlines and for good reason too. Who cares about corruption and the poor? We have Oscar.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Malema – a dream sequestrated
Videos
/ 26 February 2014

Pimples: Malema – a dream sequestrated

Reality used to be a friend of Julius Malema. But where there is milk and honey, there are also wishes and pipe dreams. Welcome to Malemaville.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Iqbal Survé is the way
Videos
/ 19 February 2014

Pimples: Iqbal Survé is the way

Iqbal Survé, saviour of journalism and the man who wants to change the world (one editor at a time), is the greatest human being ever. Here’s why.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: ANC’s election boot camp exposed
Videos
/ 12 February 2014

Pimples: ANC’s election boot camp exposed

We’re down to the business end of electioneering, and the ANC under Jacob Zuma is hitting the campaign trail hard. Well, kind of.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Helen and Mamphela – a tragic love story
Videos
/ 5 February 2014

Pimples: Helen and Mamphela – a tragic love story

Once upon a time Helen and Mamphela, or Hemphela, professed their union. But five days is a long-term affair in politics. True love be damned.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Saving Madiba’s rabbit
Videos
/ 29 January 2014

Pimples: Saving Madiba’s rabbit

Gwede, Mac and Blade try their best to stop the rabbit from whispering in Mandela’s ear. But the elusive animal has some tricks up its sleeve.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: The ANC goes Down Under
Videos
/ 22 January 2014

Pimples: The ANC goes Down Under

Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa has been deployed to the land of wallabies and heat strokes. But the welcome he received was, shall we say, less than warm.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: ANC manifesto – let them eat cake
Videos
/ 15 January 2014

Pimples: ANC manifesto – let them eat cake

Jacob Zuma and the ANC put the fun in dysfunctional as they celebrate the party’s birthday. But a few bogeys manifest themselves.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: What would Mandela say?
Videos
/ 11 December 2013

Pimples: What would Mandela say?

In the final Pimples episode of 2013, we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and look back at an unforgettable year.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Bring me my Nkandla swimming pool
Videos
/ 4 December 2013

Pimples: Bring me my Nkandla swimming pool

President Jacob Zuma’s administration is accustomed to putting out fires. This time, though, it’s a little too close to home for his comfort.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Super Thuli’s Nkandla takeover
Videos
/ 27 November 2013

Pimples: Super Thuli’s Nkandla takeover

The public protector tries to get to the heart of the Nkandla matter, but standing in her path is The Dreaded Security Cluster.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Pimples: Malema in the red
Videos
/ 20 November 2013

Pimples: Malema in the red

We’ve heard it all before, Julius. You’re innocent, you’re not a thief, you are a man of the people. But what if those charges stick?

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
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