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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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NEWS: Why do we strive for modern infrastructure yet we struggle with basic issues like leaky pipes?

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Fixing pipe leaks does not require complex solutions like rocket science, satellites, or artificial intelligence. Instead, the solution involves digging holes in the ground and repairing the pipes effectively as part of a meticulously planned and adequately funded program managed by skilled engineers.


This hardhatNEWS article describes the alarming state of water loss in South Africa, with nearly half of the country's purified water supply lost to leaks, theft, or non-payment. Durban, Johannesburg, and other major cities are experiencing the highest losses, exceeding 40% in some cases. 

The government's response has been to plan the construction of new dams, such as the Polihali Dam in Lesotho, while municipalities are increasing utility bills to compensate for lost revenue. However, experts argue that fixing leaking pipes and infrastructure is a more cost-effective and sustainable solution. The article also highlights the risks associated with intermittent water supply, such as damage to infrastructure and public health hazards. The solution, according to water engineers, lies in proper pipe maintenance and reducing pressure levels in tap water pipelines to ensure a continuous supply.

Why is it that we have built some of the most complex infrastructure projects yet we seem to be struggling with the no to so complex leaky pipes?

The full hardhatNEWS article can be read on the Daily Maverick

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