Description
My Big Fat Gupta Wedding by Zapiro is another razor-sharp collection of political satire and editorial cartoons from South Africa’s most fearless cartoonist. Falling within the genres of political satire and cartoon humour, this compilation captures the chaos, scandals, and absurdities of 2013 with unflinching honesty and a wicked sense of humour. Zapiro continues to cement his reputation as one of the country’s most vital social commentators, using his unmistakable illustrations to unpack the year’s major political and social events.
In this collection, Zapiro skewers not only the ruling ANC government and its infamous scandals, including the notorious Gupta family saga, but also casts his satirical eye on opposition politicians like Helen Zille and Mamphela Ramphele, international figures such as Barack Obama, and public personalities like Oscar Pistorius and Lance Armstrong. No topic is too sensitive and no public figure too untouchable in this brilliantly illustrated volume. The book’s title cartoon, a commentary on state capture and political favouritism, is a standout among a series of cartoons that shock, entertain, and provoke reflection in equal measure.
