Political cartoonist Carlos Amato reflects on satire, sensitivity and why South Africa remains one of the last frontiers of free cartooning
This is an extract from the book 50 People Who F***ed Up South Africa: The Lost Decade by Alexander Parker and Tim Richman, with cartoons by Zapiro
Two books on two media outlets, Daily Maverick and Independent newspapers, tell stories of success and failure
It’s a pity that the cartoonist’s work is still able to hurt so many who encounter it even casually, writes the Daily Vox team.
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Cartoonists and commentators will be on a short leash if a Bill is rushed through that would make ridiculing someone illegal.
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