Over-excitement at the Gautrain launch

This ruffled a few feathers. It appears to be tactless to dare criticise aspects or question details of a project when it’s supposed to prop up “national pride”.

Well, though I think the Gautrain is pretty cool as big engineering projects go, it still doesn’t mean public works projects are a good idea, or that this one is free of its questionable aspects. Besides, I find organised “national pride” a repellent idea, which reminds me of the fascist indoctrination we suffered at school under the old National Party.

I prefer critical thinking to mass hysteria. I prefer to celebrate the achievements of individuals, not nations.

So, my take on the Gautrain, over at The Daily Maverick: The stupendous Gautrain, a rare marvel!