Shapiro explains latest shocking rape cartoon

Zuma can be seen adjusting the zip on his trousers‚ and handing his victim to one of the Gupta brothers who is about to “rape” South Africa.

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The woman is being held down by the editor-in-chief of Gupta-aligned television news channel ANN7 and the New Age newspaper‚ Moegsien Williams, State Security Minister David Mahlobo, representing “state organs”, and Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini, representing “cronies”.

Shapiro said that he‚ like many artists‚ had become desperate to find ways to make a strong statement about the situation in the country.

“Zuma did, in fact, do exactly what that [2008] cartoon was saying he was doing, which was to abuse‚ essentially rape‚ the system of justice to get corruption charges dropped so he could become president.

“I am saying he’s behaved that way all through his presidency.”

Shapiro said the difference between the two cartoons was that now South Africa was at the centre. Zuma is portrayed as the sidekick and the Guptas are the protagonists.

“I know it’s shocking. I am using it [rape] because it is shocking.”