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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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REVIEW : South Africa water infrastructure is failing and worsening plight of the vulnerable

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South Africa's water crisis, stemming from failing infrastructure, has severe economic consequences. Key industries like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing suffer reduced productivity due to unreliable water access. This leads to job losses, failed crops, and financial strain, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities and perpetuating poverty.

Corruption, mismanagement, and underinvestment in South Africa's water infrastructure have created a crisis. A 2021 government report revealed widespread corruption, diverting funds meant for essential upgrades. This leaves pipes rusted, treatment plants deteriorating, and communities without water. Even regulatory efforts have failed due to deeply entrenched corruption.



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