Suits & Sneakers presents: "What Else Could Go Wrong?" with Zapiro

We are pleased to invite you to the official Johannesburg launch of "What Else Could Go Wrong?" which is the 30th annual by renowned South African political cartoonist, Zapiro.

Suits & Sneakers hosts regular learning events each month with different guests who speak to different themes. The idea behind Suits & Sneakers is that these events act like informal "university" classes which hopefully help you to become a better version of yourself. This specific event will be hosted on the evening of Monday, 24 November at The Tryst in Kramerville.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?

South Africa’s best-loved and most fearless cartoonist, Zapiro, is back with his 30th annual collection, What Else Could Go Wrong? – a searing, satirical look at another year of political absurdity, national upheaval and international lunacy captured in a brilliant series of cartoons.

From the never-ending ructions of our Government of National Unity, to Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil, and SAPS turning on themselves rather than fighting crime, it’s been another wild year captured by the sharp pen of the award-winning Zapiro. As Zapiro puts it: ‘Many times the world feels crazier than me but at least there’s no shortage of things to get my teeth into. With Cyril’s decisive indecision, endless dialogue about The Dialogue, Mashatile’s murky money, the NPA standing for Never Prosecute Anyone, Floyd Shivambu having a fling with MK before quickly being flung out … and that’s not even the half of it’.

Released just in time for the festive season, What Else Could Go Wrong? promises to be another Christmas bestseller, offering readers a biting, often hilarious reflection on the state of our world — through the eyes of South Africa’s most iconic cartoonist.

MORE ABOUT ZAPIRO

Zapiro is Jonathan Shapiro. Born in 1958, he went through school in Cape Town, architecture at UCT, conscription, activism, detention and a Fulbright Scholarship in New York before establishing himself as South Africa’s best-known cartoonist. He is the editorial cartoonist for Daily Maverick. Previously he was published in the Mail & Guardian, Sowetan, Sunday Times, Independent Newspapers and The Times. As an activist in the 1980s, he drew for the UDF and South magazine (1987–88).

Zapiro has published 30 best-selling annuals and four special collections. He has won numerous international and South African awards and holds three honorary doctorates; the most recent being an Honorary Doctorate in Education awarded by the University of Pretoria in 2025.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

This Suits & Sneakers event is proudly brought to you by EasyEquities, SAFT, and the many small business owners that are Suits & Sneakers members. Together, we have created a support structure for small business owners and our collective goal is to grow the economy, while lowering unemployment. More about that on the night.