South Africa's Most Feared Cartoonist: Zapiro
In this week's episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Shapiro, South Africa's most acclaimed and controversial political cartoonist, better known as Zapiro. Despite facing lawsuits, death threats, and enduring a stint in South Africa's notorious Pollsmoor prison, he remains unwavering in expressing his opinions and fearlessly confronting influential figures. Tune in to hear the remarkable journey of this acclaimed and controversial artist!
July 19, 2023
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South Africa's Most Feared Cartoonist: Zapiro
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In this week's episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Shapiro, South Africa's most acclaimed and controversial political cartoonist, better known as Zapiro. Despite facing lawsuits, death threats, and enduring a stint in South Africa's notorious Pollsmoor prison, he remains unwavering in expressing his opinions and fearlessly confronting influential figures. Tune in to hear the remarkable journey of this acclaimed and controversial artist!
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