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OPINION: Built Environment Professionals' participation in upcoming national elections is vital

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Mlondi Cele, a Built Environment Professional, emphasizes the significance of the upcoming national elections for the construction and built sectors. He encourages stakeholders to actively participate and articulate their expectations to influence economic policies and attract investments. Cele believes that the involvement of industry professionals and stakeholders in the elections can positively impact the industry's future and create favorable outcomes for all. The South African elections are of paramount importance to the construction and built sectors, as they have the potential to significantly influence their future trajectories. Economic, policy, and regulatory changes stemming from the elections can either catalyze growth or present novel challenges. Consequently, it is a pivotal juncture for stakeholders in these industries to actively participate in the electoral process and advocate for their interests. The construction and built environment industry plays a central rol
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OPINION: Can private sector help with South Africa's infrastructure? - Marcus Dlamini

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Civil Engineering Project Manager Marcus Dlamini shares his hardhatOPINION on the private sector's role in helping with South Africa's infrastructure roll out.


What are the immediate things the private sector can do to help with SA's infrastructure?

Private sector ( private investments) can actually invest and propose management strategies with the government. Secondly Private sector needs to come as a partner in this value chain but not as a spectator.

What are the stumbling blocks preventing the private sector to do the above mentioned things to help with SA's infrastructure.

Its corporate egoism and a divided country.

What is the role of the government in encouraging the private sector to do more?

To encourage the private investment on infrastructure government needs to Incentives private sector and also implement proper procurement strategies accompanied by good implementation strategies as well

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Is the government doing enough to encourage the involvement of the private sector in SA's infrastructure?

Yes and No - i think the government is controlled and managed in different ways and portfolios. e.g Eskom - Government has been doing their level best to supply us with electricity since given all the trouble faced by the utility - however politics and media coverage defines how we perceive things.

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