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A political cartoon showing a chaotic roundabout labeled 'Circle to Nowhere' and 'Socialism.' In the center, there’s a clunky, overloaded car labeled 'ANC' driving in endless circles. The car is weighed down by a massive sack labeled 'R721 Billion Public Sector Wages.' Inside the car, fat bureaucrats in suits are either laughing or looking clueless; one holds a coffee cup while another looks bewildered. Exhaust fumes labeled 'Corruption' trail from the car, emphasizing the dysfunction. On the side, Rob Hersov is depicted as a slender middle-aged man with exaggerated features such as a prominent nose and expressive eyes with raised eyebrows, and he has long, wavy, light-colored hair. He is dressed in jeans, brown shoes, and a navy blue long-sleeve shirt, standing assertively while pointing towards an exit labeled 'Better Future' or 'Capitalism,' suggesting a path to prosperity. A speech bubble from Rob reads, 'Somebody take us out of the loop!' The overall aesthetic features bold lines, exaggerated caricatures, and bright contrasting colors to highlight the themes of dysfunction and missed opportunities.

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Political Cartoon: 'Circle to Nowhere' – A Satirical Take on the ANC and the Dilemma of Public Sector Wages

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A political cartoon depicts a roundabout labeled "Circle to Nowhere" and "Socialism." A clunky car marked "ANC" drives in endless circles while a group of fat bureaucrats in suits sits on the roof, either laughing or appearing clueless. To the side, a slender middle-aged man with exaggerated features, prominent nose, and expressive eyes stands assertively. He has long, wavy light-colored hair swept back and is dressed in jeans, brown shoes, and a navy blue long-sleeve shirt. This man points towards an exit labeled "Capitalism," which leads to prosperity. The bureaucrats seem oblivious to the exit and continue to remain stuck in the loop.

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Political Cartoon Satirizing 'Circle to Nowhere': The ANC, Socialism, and the Exit to Capitalism

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political cartoon

Thin cow labeled 'SARS' in a barn, eating from piles of food labeled 'Manufacturing,' 'Mining,' 'Insurance,' and 'Retail.' A plump cat in a suit labeled 'Fat Bureaucrat' is milking the cow. Barn sign reads 'South African Revenue.' Cow looks exhausted while cat grins smugly. Cartoon style.

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Satirical Cartoon on Bureaucracy and Taxation in South Africa

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