Cartoon of the day: 12 August 2026

Besides the bad weather, SA faces a storm of struggles in high unemployment and cost of living and low economic growth. It has left some feeling like all we have as a nation left is hope. Hope in a bright, warm, future. Hope in a new New Dawn. SA’s latest unemployment figures were released on Tuesday, showing a rise in joblessness to 33.6%. The New Dawn once promised has had no material progress in reducing the rate of unemployment, with the rate remaining over 30% for more than five years. Naturally, many have started to question the work and effectiveness of the government of national unity (GNU) which seem more preoccupied with high-profile squabbles than addressing the key issues facing South Africans on a daily basis.