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title: "Up there with the best"
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published: "2026-08-09T06:00:00"
updated: "2026-08-09T08:53:23"
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# Up there with the best

By Zapiro · Published 9 August 2026, 08:00 SAST · Updated 9 August 2026, 10:53 SAST

[View the cartoon on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-08-09-up-there-with-the-best/)

## Content

![Up there with the best](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/attachments/2996/bd3d102e-6f35-4632-9427-6a011130dcce_257273.jpg)