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News: February 2012

Tickled Pink

THE PINK TONGUE GETS AN EDITORIAL CARTOONIST

In a global recession of positions for editorial cartoonists, it's always welcome news when a new space is created for one. And even more so when that space provides a break for a promising talent who might otherwise have fallen by the wayside.

Independent Newspapers' Gay community rag has recently provided such a position for budding young cartoonist ROBERTO MILLAN; someone who has shown tremendous potential as a cartoonist and an illustrator.

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Posted on Feb 20, 2012 by Africartoons

SAVE CHAPPIES!!!

The groundswell of public opinion against the development of an extravagant office block on the pristine Chapman's Peak Drive near Cape Town is gathering momentum. After checking out THESE CARTOONS on the subject, why not take a scenic drive out there to join the protest and show your support for hunger striker Bronwen Lankers-Byrne?

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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Africartoons

Cartoonists [HEART] Valentine's Day

Cartoonists the world over love Valentine's Day for the metaphor it brings every year for them to comment on political relationships. This year was no different. See some examples HERE.

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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Africartoons

What A State We're In

EVERY YEAR, the standing President of the Republic faces the nation to present his State of the Nation Address.

In it, he traditionally makes excuses for promises unkept, and makes promises of things to come. He may also be expected to trump up any successes, and even manufacture a few.

Listen out for a red herring or two to distract us from the important issues, and squint between the lines for unintended revelations. Then read the following day's papers for an in depth critique by  the nation's cartoonists.

HERE'S A SAMPLE of their past coverage of this major event in the political calendar. And revisit as we add more.

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Posted on Feb 07, 2012 by Africartoons

DASO Funny!

SPOOFS ON THE DASO POSTER CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic Alliance Students Organisation gifted cartoonists, satirists and web humourists with their 'In OUR future, you wouldn't look twice' poster campaign. Check out these great spoofs by our cartoonists.

 

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Posted on Feb 05, 2012 by Africartoons