Why The SKA, And Not 'The Spear'

We are about celebrating things that unite us as a country and not those that divide us. This is why we are not going to touch 'The Spear' issue. 

   For the benefit of those who are not aware of this issue, 'The Spear' is a painting by the artist - Brett Murray - that depicts President Jacob Zuma with his private parts(genitals) showing. Needless to say, this painting has resulted in some heated debates. Those for the painting, saying the artist is exercising his freedom of expression - a right protected by our constitution - by painting what he deems appropriate. Those against the painting say it infringes on the right of the President to dignity and self-respect. They add that the portrayal of an elderly person's private parts is not the done thing in the African culture.

   The SKA(Square Kilometre Array) project, though, and South Africa winning the right to host this radio telescope, is more our cup of tea. This is what we want to talk about.

   Congratulations to the SA team that worked tirelessly to get South Africa the SKA telescope. Taking the lead from the excitement shown by our minister of Science and Technology - Ms Naledi Pandor - we are also over the moon about South Africa winning the right to host the majority(70% of it , while Australia and New Zealand will host the balance - 30%) of this telescope.

   Of course to the man on the street the benefits of hosting this telescope are a bit hazy. But we are told that the building of this telescope will create jobs in our country's science and technology industry. The SKA project will also apparently raise South Africa's profile in the astronomy field worldwide.

   It would have been nice to have gotten the whole right - 100% of it - instead of sharing it with Australia and New Zealand. But to share the spoils of victory with two of our biggest rivals when it comes to the sport of rugby and cricket is not a bad thing. For once the three countries will be pulling together instead of going at each other.

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