At first glance
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The Line was conceived as a linear city, a ribbon of interconnected communities stretching 170 kilometers across the desert. The brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the project aimed to revolutionise the concept of urban living, addressing issues of sustainability, environmental impact, and the quality of life.
The futuristic proposal garnered attention for its boldness, promising a city where people could live, work, and thrive in a seamlessly integrated environment. At first glance, the Line appeared to be a marvel of innovation, a city designed for the future.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...