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10 Oct

Johannesburg, 10 October 2018 The results of Consulting Engineers South Africa's (CESA) Bi-annual Economic and Capacity Survey for the period January to June 2018 recently released indicates positive news, that the construction sector has seen growth for the first time in six quarters. Confidence levels in the consulting sector deteriorated for the current quarter, reaching a record low - the least confident consulting engineers have ever been, based on the results of the surveys over the years since the mid-90’s...

28 Sep

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Government's eagerly awaited economic stimulus package at a briefing in Pretoria on Friday aimed at driving economic growth. While Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) applauds this bold move by our President aimed at kick-starting our economy and creating jobs, with the limited public funds that are available the organisation believes that it is critical that these funds are used responsibly to gain true ‘value for money’....

18 Aug

The engineering sector witnessed the South African Engineering version of the Oscars. The cream of the crop of the engineering industry, gathered in a night filled with glitz and glamour to celebrate, honour and reward engineering excellence. In a celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the industry, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) supported by Aon South Africa hosted the prestigious CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards at Vodaworld in Midrand. CESA has been hosting the Awards for the past 44 years....

15 Aug

15th August 2018 In a night lit with glitz and glamour the who’s who of the Built Environment, hosted by Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and sponsored by Aon South Africa, celebrated excellence in engineering at the 2018 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards - creating legacies and honouring legends. This year close to 50 submissions were received and in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s Centenary year CESA expanded the Award’s categories to include ‘The Lifetime Industry Achievement Award’, a discretionary award to recognise an individual who has contributed significantly to the development and promotion of the Consulting Engineering Industry in South...

5 July 2018. The Trustees of The CEO SleepOut™ Trust would like to extend their sincere apologies if they have offended anyone in their quest to raise funds for worthy causes, as this is certainly not its intent. The CEO SleepOut™ Trust has as its goal to receive donations from third parties in relation to The CEO SleepOut™ Events, provide funding and support services, and ensure the funds are disseminated to the appointed Primary Beneficiaries with absolute transparency and accountability....

04 Jul

4th July 2018. The CEO SleepOut™ Movement hosted School Brand Ambassadors from across the country at a Bootcamp on Friday 30th June in preparation for The Nelson Mandela School Sleepout™ - Empowered by Liliesleaf: For The Tomorrow Trust taking place on the 18th July 2018. Kat Ncala, Brand Ambassador for the School SleepOut™ would like to see 100 schools spend the night outdoors on their school grounds raising as many donations as possible for the country’s schools in need. Kat Ncala, speaking at the Bootcamp stated, “I am excited to be part of this #GlobalMovement that is equipping young people...

02 Jul

Johannesburg, 2nd July 2018. Launching for the first time in South Africa on the 18th July at Brandvlei Prison in the Western Cape, is the Prison-to-College Pipeline-SA (P2CP), one of the Secondary Beneficiaries of funds being raised through the 2 auctions taking place at Liliesleaf and on Robben Island as part of a series of events being organised by the CEO SleepOut™ Movement. Beneficiaries of The SleepOut™ Movement Events are selected for their tireless work within the 5 pillars required to alleviate homelessness and integrate vulnerable communities back into society, viz. Shelter; Healthcare; Nutrition; Education; and Community Upliftment. “Universities...

29 Jun

Johannesburg 29 June 2018. As more and more businesses shift their focus to making a positive social impact, so too, does corporate philanthropy efforts, become increasingly popular. How do business owners and entrepreneurs know that they’re investing in a worthy cause? The annual SleepOut™ Movement is one such initiative that C-Suite members, influencers and decision-makers from organisations throughout South Africa (including IQbusiness) choose to invest their time and money in. But when it comes to raising funds for worthy causes, is the juice really worth the squeeze?...

28 Jun

Johannesburg 28 June 2018. Brand Ambassadors for The SleepOut™ Movement Events are selected for the impact that they can make on the lives of the homeless and vulnerable communities. On what would have been Madiba's 100th birthday, Schools and Organisations across the country are invited to register their own The Nelson Mandela South Africa and School Sleepout™ Events- Empowered by Liliesleaf: For the Tomorrow Trust. Katlego Ncala, a Youth Ambassador, TV Presenter, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Katlego Ncala Foundation and Petropower South Africa has been appointed as Brand Ambassador for both The South Africa SleepOut™ and School SleepOut™ Events,...

20 Jun

Johannesburg, 20th June 2018. Brand Ambassadors for The SleepOut™ Movement Events are selected for the impact that they can make on the lives of the homeless and vulnerable communities. This year they include Dr. Makaziwe Mandela, Patron of The 2018 SleepOut™ Movement; Dr Brylyne Chitsunge, Pan African Ambassador for Food Security in Africa; Sir Nicholas Wolpe, Founder and CEO of the Liliesleaf Trust; Dr. Baz Dreisinger, Professor of English at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and Founder and Academic Director of the Prison-to-College Pipeline; Alec Hogg, Writer, Broadcaster and Publisher of Biznews. “We salute and...