Description
Call Mr Delivery by Zapiro (Jonathan Shapiro) is a 1999 collection of satirical political cartoons, compiling work originally published in the Mail & Guardian, Sowetan, and Sunday Times. Published by David Philip, this 160-page softcover volume presents Zapiro’s distinctive commentary on social and political events in post-apartheid South Africa during the late 1990s. The cartoons combine caricature, wit, and critical observation, highlighting public figures, government policies, and societal issues with sharp humour. Designed for a general adult audience, the collection offers both entertainment and insight into the cultural and political climate of the period, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of contemporary South African society.
Through visual storytelling and pointed satire, Call Mr Delivery exemplifies Zapiro’s role as one of the country’s most prominent political cartoonists, making it relevant for readers interested in humour, social commentary, and the use of cartoons as a lens on historical and political developments.
