Given the controversy about the "Everybody draw Muhammad Day" campaign, I felt that it was necessary to draw and publish a cartoon on the subject. The objective was certainly not to offend but to draw a cartoon that was challenging. The prophet in the cartoon looks sad . His followers don't have a sense of humour and are fanatical and sensitive. Reaction to the publication of the cartoon has proved exactly what the cartoon depicts..

I believe that all religions should be subjected to satire and that some religious groups should not be able to think they are above society.

Earlier this year, South Park, the American animated TV series depicted Muhammad in a bear suit. Following death threats and calls for censure, a cartoonist started a global campaign called "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!"

I joined (the campaign) because people were getting scared. It was a day of solidarity for cartoonists to draw the prophet. Maybe I was naive as I did not think the cartoon or the paper would be interdicted. I thought I would get away with it, but I am glad for the freedom of expression in South Africa.