President Jacob Zuma, in his first 100 days, has turned out to be not what one would expect. The media, his former critics, the opposition and political analysts were carrying on about Zuma being anti-constitution, anti-judiciary, anti-independent media and devoid of leadership qualities. Despite the tough economic times, has he proved everybody wrong?

Like the Pied Piper of Hamlin, Zapiro’s cartoon of the 20th August 2009 published in the Mail & Guardian shows Zuma leading the ‘rats’ (Media, Opposition, Former critics, Analysts and Others) using the showerhead as his flute.

Visit Zuma’s First 100 days in Office – 14 Zapiro cartoons tell the story