You can't be SERIOUS!? Manto tells cartoonist Zapiro to pay her royalties for her on the cover of his new book [Pic]...

This image is quite harsh... But then so are the actions of the health minister. However, I thought this was actually a lovely little story, despite the fact that I feel my blood pressure rising and I have no garlic, ginger, or any other miracle cure to decrease my hypertension!

Zapiro launched his latest book at a 'Fruit and Veg city'! I think that is just wonderful! In jest (YES, it was all just a joke, I believe) the infamous minister of health in South Africa Manto Tshabalala Msimang sent word to Zapiro that he owes her royalties for putting her on the cover of his book!

Ha ha! I think that is hilarious! Well done Manto! At least you've shown that you DO have a sense of humour! Or, at least that's what I am lead to believe.... Perhaps she really DOES want some money!? Who knows.... However, I am sure to be sued for this post....

Here's the original story:

"Zapiro, you owe me money. You put me on the cover of your book!"

Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, quoted at the launch of Zapiro's latest volume, at a branch of Fruit and Veg City. This suggests our minister of health does indeed have a sense of humour. While she was not present at the launch, her axed deputy and ex-handbag Noziviwe Madlala-Routledge was there to give a speech.

Of course there is the VERY serious matter of dealing with the incompetence and arrogance of the minister of health....

So, if you're interested in getting involved why not head over to the SACK MANTO website and sign up for the petition, arm yourself with a few facts, and make a difference....

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