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09 Nov

It is with deep sadness that Sila Nkanunu, a giant in Sport and in the legal fraternity has passed on.  He died peacefully after a long illness at his home in Port Elizabeth on 06th of November 2020.   He was born in Mqanduli on the 20 of July 1933.  He went to Healdtown for his secondary education and then migrated to Port Elizabeth where he established himself.  From humble beginnings as a petrol attendant, then worked for Barclays bank Embizweni in New Brighton in Port Elizabeth.  ...

09 Nov

9 Nov 2020. “Housing ought not to be a privilege, but a basic right,” said Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Mzwandile Masina, speaking yesterday at the hand-over of the newly completed Kempton Village Social Housing Project in Ekurhuleni. “Through this project, we are providing our people not just with homes, but with dignity, fulfilling their most basic needs.” The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) and the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation handed over the newly completed project in Ekurhuleni yesterday, 8 November, with media and stakeholders in attendance. Esteemed guests included Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Mzwandile Masina; SHRA Chairperson, Bathabile Dlamini; former...

03 Nov

Following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 28 October 2020, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted an insightful panel discussion on the economics of infrastructure on 29 October, with the aim of establishing how government and business can work together to achieve the goals set out in South Africa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan. ...

30 Oct

30 October 2020 In his 2020 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement Minister Tito Mboweni stated that investment in Social Housing is a key driver of economic growth and job creation with total investment from this programme to be R20 billion over the next 10 years....

12 Oct

Considering the importance of infrastructure development in South Africa’s economic recovery plan, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion which addressed the necessity of ethical leadership in the corporate sector and public infrastructure development initiatives. The discussion was hosted by means of a webinar on 8 October 2020 and was attended by SAICE members, infrastructure stakeholders and the public at large. ...

05 Oct

In another insightful executive webinar hosted on 30 September in partnership with Ernst & Young (EY), Rockwell Automation’s latest instalment of its Management Perspectives series discussed the future of remote work, including aspects of company culture, enabling technologies, and access to information. If you missed the webinar, see the recording online here (available after registration)....

28 Sep

Founded in 1999 with the vision to transform the consulting engineering industry, Nyeleti Consulting is welcoming three new members to its board of directors, who are set to continue the company’s strategy in developing diverse young professionals to meet dynamic client needs. The current board comprises long-standing Nyeleti executives who are joined by three more skilled professionals from the firm’s vibrant talent pool. ...

23 Sep

23 October 2020 Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is pleased to announce the date for the upcoming CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, a celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship, and professionalism. This year, the awards event will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, 11th November.  ...

24 Aug

24 August 2020. Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has long been encouraging partnership and collaboration with government in spurring infrastructure development, both private and public. News from the industry body this year has highlighted collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, as well as consultation with municipalities on improving service delivery. However, a recent dig through CESA archives has revealed that this push for partnership spans long before the recent actions of the institute....