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title: "Northern bloc"
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author: "Zapiro"
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published: "2026-01-12T16:59:21"
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# Northern bloc

By Zapiro · Published 12 January 2026, 18:59 SAST

[View the cartoon on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-01-12-northern-bloc/)

## Content

![Northern bloc](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/attachments/2986/260112dm1_395458.jpg)