Zapiro Named Journalist of the Year



The cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro, better known by the name "Zapiro," has won the Mondi South Africa Journalist of the Year award. Although the pick isn't without some controversy, it's worth noting because 1) it's another achievement for Shapiro to put in his growing, increasingly internationally significant portfolio, and 2) it's always worthwhile to mark those moments when a cartoonist is recognized for the power and impact of their work instead of appraised in comparison to other cartoonists. As you can probably guess from the above, Shapiro's cartoons have a classic western editorial cartoon look to them, although the issues are relentlessly derived from South African politics and culture instead of broader international concerns.
 
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