I think Zapiro is cleverly doing this to get sympathy awards. Now he's sounding like a victim and I am feeling sorry for him. RAPE is serious in South Africa, anyone who has at least read S.A newspapers for a week will know that. Zapiro must think before publishing trash like that.

I think too many people are afraid to admit what is really going on here. Judges, fellow countrymen and government get blackmailed - revolutionary crisis. THATS THE PROBLEM!!
This cartoon is not about "physical" rape.
Ever heard of SATIRE

... cartoonists can stop depicting them

The president is not doing anything to protect the constitution, so well done to all those standing against the corrupted politicians!

Good for him. crossing the line is the only way to get points across in this nation.Because the moment you contest someone or something here ,your mouth is stifled and told to shut up. Experience in both I`m afraid.

The fact that he`s upset you, is point enough. It proves that not everyone approves of his humour or vulgarity,to some and that is the point of cartoonists, to stimulate debate and create discussion.If everyone disagreed with the cartoon that would make us all fencesitters and condone the actions of all the atrocities happening here.Thought it was a heavy cartoon but thought it was justified..

I am proud to say I live in a democratic South Africa. Freedom of speech is an important part of our new democracy and we, as tax paying citizens need to keep our employees (the government) in check at all times. Our media need to consistently keep us informed as we question each and every thing our democratically elected leaders do.

The truth hurts ... and the ANC jumping up and down and complaining like children proves that. Well done to our media for questioning our leaders. Long may it last .... imagine living a little north of SA in a place like Zimbabwe!

Cartooning may be the only way for the majority of the race to express their opinion, why then allow this to take up so much time. Is this threatening? if so, give them a budget.

More people should do it. That is the essence of democracy. Even if the truth is uncomfortable. Dissent makes for good government.

Individuals like Judges, Sportsmen, Journalists, Analysts, Social commentators, groups, for example governments and organisations both political or otherwise can go too far. Going too far can be voluntary or involuntary, in anycase it's still going too far. It simply means that one has gone beyond the expected or out of their scope, it could be for the right or wrong reason. A cartoonist does not work in a vacuum, s/he works under the guidance of an editor who is there to make a judgement on the work produced. Most people enjoy good weather but realisticly speaking even the nature can goo too far

Zapiro was on tv the other day. he defended his position resolutely and i support him, on the other hand i'm not, as a woman, offended by such depictions. I actually think its a very clever choice that communicates in a rather 'closer to home' sense.
Zuma has committed less than dignified acts for a man of his position even for me more questionable was his admission to actually havin slept wih that woman and "taking a shower after" hence the shower on his head is another clever element and i'm still laughin. to this day i cannot understand why his fellow countrymen continue to support a man who cannot even be examplery to the entire nation as a president in waitin, a father, a husband etc

The question is not about Zapiro. Zapiro is just one cartoonist amongst the millions out there, it is of paramount importance that when we are called upon to comment on issues that are important for our democracy to prosper that we don't personalise these issues, hence i still maintain my position that any human being is capable of going too far irrespective of their positions in society. It is a question of objectivity and subjectivity, bias and unbias, it all depends on your stance or position on that particular topic. Those who occupy high positions in institutions that are meant to uphold democracy and the rule of law ought to take decisions that will make some spit siliva on them, irrespective of who they are

that not only cartoonists speak up - we as a highly taxed nation should have a voice - afterall its our money being spent in a judicial system which is raping the people!

For this whole new South Africa thing to work, we need to understand that we as South Africans are brought up under different circumstances. We need to understand that different cultures have different values and beliefs.

I think that for a cartoonist Zapiro is either ignorant or is desperately looking for attention. At the same time I blame Zuma and Co. for Zapiro’s stupidity, if they refer to the president of the country the way they do, how then do they expect not to be treated the same way.

In our culture if the head of the family is compromised, so is the whole family.

What I am saying is that “Zuma and his Gang” deserved it, but Zapiro went too far.

I would be upset, if it were my father, but so would i if my father were embroiled in as many court cases.

As I`m sure my other twenty or so siblings from other mothers would be...

Plus this whole different cultures thing is a load of bollocks! I`ll choose to wear Prada by day and then adorn myself with tribal fittings whenever i feel the need and sleep with whomever and however many i see fit.

The world has changed and I`m all for tradition but when you choose to live like the modern world with all the luxury and trimmings- the culture thing becomes a crutch.

Personally, I have always appreciated Zapiro's work, so when I saw this article I thought that people must have it wrong - I thought there was no way Zapiro would overstep the line.
But when I clicked the link to the cartoon, I felt sick to my stomach with what I saw. Rape is ugly and disgusting, and while I see the point he is trying to make, it is unthoughtful and insensitive to portray it in a cartoon. There are many other ways of depicting what is happening in government then to illustrate a rape scene.
No, Zapiro, that was not cool.

But when it happens to someone close to you and the perps get away with it,
that`s when you as a citizen of this country is being raped by the judicial system.

The cartoon summed it up for me perfectly, and felt a sense of relief in some weird way, that someone is willing to speak their mind.

Unfortunate for Zuma to be depicted like that but then again should`ve considered his actions before the long list of offences stacked against him.
Him being the possible future President.

without a doubt, this man has done a brilliant job. ever heard of "freedom of expression?"well south africans there you have it zuma fans! your own taste of your medicine!

Perfect. Couldn't have described the current situation in this country better. thank you Zapiro. You hit the nail on the head there. Does anyone remember a little man called Hitler in a country called Germany in the 1930's. Started in quiet obscurity and later rose to control Europe by force and violence? Zuma (Hitler), ANCYL (Hitler Youth), COSATU (GESTAPO) ....... Can anyone else smell a dictatorship coming on the wind????

i don't think he did, he was just merely telling us
what nobody wants to speak about, we really need more
like him

My opinion is that cartoonist can go too far, but Zapiro hasn't. He's only said what a lot of South Africans feel. Those who don't agree must just deal with it. We live in a democratic country after all!

Well it seems that more are still in favor of Zapiro's honesty. Blatant though it is, it is still honest. Maybe this will open a few eyes - hopefully. If the majority wish to rule a country, then you need to start at the beginning with dignity, not crime. Good luck

Truth hurts for sure
He has never being wrong in everything he draw
He always states the facts as he see them
Think of it!!!
Let him expose what ever he sees

People should wake up man, all those quiet voices are helped along by cartoonists who have the balls to actually say what they feel.

So much denial and too much leniancy towards the actual offenders.

Sparks debate. And wouldn`t we rather just talk about it than actually do something. It`s the South African way.