Frozen in time
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 20 Views |
Twisted branches come to life, illuminated by the soft, warm glow that reveals the silhouettes of acacia trees.
The sky, painted in delicate pinks and oranges, reflects in the tranquil eye of a grazing elephant. As the African world stirs, a bird’s sweet song breaks the quiet, nature’s melody broadcasting the serenity of a new day. Though I have often waxed lyrical about the astonishing beauty of an African sunset, I have not yet extolled the magnificence of its sunrise. Never have I felt more at peace than when welcoming a day on this transcendent soil. Evolution has imbued this land with an atmosphere of deep serenity, and nature, in its timeless and perpetual rhythm, has infused this tranquillity into the very essence of the African people.
Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...