JERM (JEREMY NELL) is one of the most exciting new talents on the South African cartooning scene, powering his way to the fore with an astute understanding of modern technology and an unrivalled passion for his work.

Born in Cape Town on March 16th, 1979, JERM is one of the youngest hands in the local industry, starting out for The Times with his 'Urban Trash' strip, and then 'The Biggish Five' which is now widely syndicated. In 2007 he became The Times' first editorial cartoonist and continues to provide daily cartoons for the front page of the paper.

JERM has a large, active online following via his blog and various social networks, and works digitally from a virtually paperless studio in Cape Town. His pen name was originally a nickname given to him by his school mates. Jerm's ambitions are to take his cartoons to wherever new technology will deliver them, and to this end he is constantly exploring new developments and opportunities.

On New Years eve he became engaged to his girlfriend and biggest fan, Janel, and they plan to marry later this year.