Zimbabwe Cartoons

After having gone through some of the Madam and Eve cartoons a few days before, my severe interest in South African politics came right back. And I found some really great ones on Zimbabwe which I can't help but laugh about. Especially the one on Robert Mugabe. I don't like Robert Mugabe. But making fun of him through these comics is just wayyy too entertaining!
Have a read and laugh. I hope they entertain you as much as they have entertained me. :) I really do miss South African comics and comedians. (Leon Schuster!)






Mishy <3

South African Elections 2oo9

So South Africa had their elections on Wednesday, the 22nd of April.

It sounds pretty random, but it had some special significance for me since many of my own friends voted in that election. Hoping for change. Thinking they could make a difference.

Another reason why it held such significance for me is the fact that Jacob Zuma would be running for president under the ANC party. And...you guessed right. I don't like Jacob Zuma. In fact, I detest the man.

It's a very long story. But living there for two years has given me enough reason to dislike the man forever more, and to be severely horrified at the thought that this man could be running the one country I've been able to call home.

As far as I can tell, the election results aren't out yet. I am however almost certain that Jacob Zuma will win this election. How much by is a different matter. Since the ANC would need two thirds of the vote in order to change the constitution. I do not want Jacob Zuma to achieve that two thirds. I don't even want him to achieve half the vote! But I guess South Africa must speak for itself.

*UPDATE*

Zuma won the elections.

-_-"

As I probably should have known would happen. But on the plus side - he didn't win the two thirds majority. And I sincerely hope this spells out future trouble for the ANC.
Or at least warns the ANC to buck up and spend tax payers money on helping the poor. Unlike past attempts to change the names of the roads and the airport. I mean, what was wrong with Johannesburg International Airport? Why O.R. Tambo Airport? And nobody calls Pretoria, 'Tshwane', it's still Pretoria to us!
Funnily enough, when I read the news report in The Star (Malaysian version) people were arguing about which one of his two wives would end up being known as the First Lady.

Could we get anymore ridiculous??

Mishy <3

The Comic Watch

So far, nothing much has happened, but I reckon if I don't blog, someone is going to chase me and tell me that I've let my blog die. =)
I've been looking through the best comic I've ever come across: Madam and Eve. It portrays tongue in cheek scene of South Africa and all it's issues. (and mind you, there are loads!)
There's Madam, Eve, Mother Anderson, Thandi, the Mielie Lady and other international figures such as President Bush, Osama Bin Ladin and even Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki show up. =)

This one is one I think everyone can relate to, whether they are in South Africa or not:


A scene from the South African political situation at the moment. Wow, South African politics is really like watching one big drama of Sopranos or something...


So ends my little ranting episode on Madam and Eve. It's really one of the most amazing comics I've come across. =P Both for it's wit, sarcasm and absolute humour in portraying real life topics. If only all comics could do this too...

Join me soon, on my next post, my long postponed post on my holiday to Cape Town and it's natural wonders. A must see for anyone planning to head that side for a holiday. =)

Mishy <3