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Vaccination success key to igniting SA’s infrastructure roll-out
Vaccination success key to igniting SA’s infrastructure roll-out
1st April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite the strain that the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations is placing on the fiscus, industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) believes that it needs to be prioritised in concert... 


Public service professionalisation a balancing act for civil servants and government
31st March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Speakers participating in the third instalment of industry association Consulting Engineers South Africa's 'Protecting Lives and Livelihoods' webinar series addressed the range of challenges and... 


Sanral reports progress on routine road maintenance projects in Gauteng
30th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced that progress has been made on routine road maintenance (RRM) projects across Gauteng’s three metropolitan areas of... 


Dr Mias van der Walt: Bigen Managing Director: Water & Sanitation
Bigen values the importance of water for all
24th March 2021

Bigen, a socio-economic development company driving socio-economic change through innovative infrastructure development solutions, observes World Water Day with passionate support for its 2021... 


Menar coal projects, South Africa
Menar coal projects, South Africa
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

South African coal miner Kangra Coal will extend its Kangra mine through the Kusipongo project. 


SIDING WITH COAL
The Kusipongo extension project, which was delayed owing to the pandemic, will proceed now that coal markets have recovered. It will extend Kangra Mine's life significantly
Coal mine extension on the horizon
12th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, is expected to extend its Kangra mine, in Mpumalanga, through the Kusipongo project. The Kusipongo resource is situated... 


 WADING THROUGH THE WATERS
Water risks such as declining water quality, flooding, drought, water scarcity and water stress are all contributing to a decline in local water security
Water stewardship can halt security decline
12th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

With water security declining in South Africa, consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting principal consultant Fiona Sutton believes that securing commitment from companies regarding the... 


SIDING WITH COAL
The Kusipongo extension project, which was delayed owing to the pandemic, will proceed now that coal markets have recovered. It will extend Kangra Mine's life significantly
Coal mine extension on the horizon
12th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, is expected to extend its Kangra mine, in Mpumalanga, through the Kusipongo project. The Kusipongo resource is situated... 


Latin Resources to test, define various lithium deposits in Minas Gerais
1st March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Latin Resources has announced it will start exploration work on its lithium projects, held by its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary Mineracao Ferro Nordeste, in the Jequitinhonha valley... 


Ceenex helps Thembisile Hani Local Municipality deliver water to parched areas of Mpumalanga
25th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ceenex, a leading South African engineering consultancy, is assisting Thembisile Hani Local Municipality provide a reliable and secure supply of water to parched areas of Mpumalanga, including... 


Sugen Pillay
Progress on infrastructure projects would be ‘immune booster’ for ailing economy
19th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Consulting Engineers South Africa believes that visible progress on a select number of high-profile infrastructure projects in 2021 could serve as an “immune booster” for South Africa’s ailing... 


SUGEN PILLAY
Cesa’s call to purposefully rebuild the economy and infrastructure will aim to foster an enhanced social compact between all industry partners and stakeholders
Industry body seeks purposeful rebuilding
12th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

The Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) theme for this year is: Rebuilding with purpose. This is aimed at encouraging the engineering and construction sectors to pursue the rebuilding of the... 


Magnitech
Magnitech
12th February 2021

Magnitech was founded in 1969. Our reputation for providing quality innovative technology and service-excellence has made Magnitech a market-leader in the South African and International lighting... 


South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
BLSA expects clarity on spectrum, energy, vaccine, partnerships from SoNA
8th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) expects a few vital aspects to be addressed this week during the President’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), including the vaccine strategy, spectrum... 


DRC mining to be highlighted at event
5th February 2021

Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will feature prominently during virtual trade and investment entity Canada-Africa Chamber of Business’ twenty-second yearly African Mining Breakfast... 


29 construction-sector bodies unite under one umbrella
5th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s construction industry has united to form a single umbrella body, Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA), which is made up of 29 professional, contractor, supplier and other bodies... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
5th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Heavy rains are temporarily interrupting work at its sites. 


Sugen Pillay
Breaking ground on key infrastructure projects would be ‘immune booster’ for ailing economy
3rd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Consulting Engineers South Africa believes that visible progress on a select number of high-profile infrastructure projects in 2021 could serve as an “immune booster” for South Africa’s ailing... 


Construction bodies unite into single alliance
Construction bodies unite into single alliance
21st January 2021 By: Irma Venter

Twenty-nine of South Africa's professional, contractor, supplier and other bodies within the construction industry have united to form a single umbrella organisation, called the Construction... 


Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has assured the Minister of Mines of Congo-Brazzaville of the progress being made at its Dougou Extension and Kola projects. 


LOUIS LABUSCHAGNE 
The relationship between COENG and Amplats started about four years ago
Consulting engineers boost project portfolio
27th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has appointed engineering, design and project management company COENG Consulting and Construction Engineers to provide ad hoc professional... 


N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
27th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Supreme Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal by the Aveng-Strabag Joint Venture (ASJV) to prevent the South African National Roads Agency Limited from claiming guarantees from the ASJV with... 


ANDREW VAN ZYL AND MARCIN WERTZ
SRK’s in-country expertise has provided many advantages, particularly in instances when cross-border travel has been restricted
Technology helps companies weather storm
13th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Multinational consulting engineers SRK Consulting director Andrew van Zyl stresses that technology, through the efficiencies it enables, is an important tool for retaining jobs in mining. The... 


Cesa Aon Awards 2020 showcase ‘resilience, commitment’ of industry
12th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

With 2020 having been an unprecedented year of "uncertainty, trauma and market complexity", Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell says this year’s Cesa Aon Engineering... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that underground tunnelling works inside the two Polihali diversion tunnels is progressing well. 


N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has said that the project could create 8 000 jobs. 


Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
23rd October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has received authorisation from the Congo-Brazzaville Department of Tourism and Environment to start with the planned drilling programme for the definitive feasibility study for the... 


UPHILL BATTLE
One of the challenges faced during the project entailed an uphill installation which Zimile Consulting Engineers successfully completed without complications
Expansion set for completion
16th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

Multidisciplinary consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers has announced that the expansion of the R14-million bulk water supply project in Underberg, for the Harry Gwala district municipality... 


Concrete trumps on municipal sport and recreational projects
13th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concrete remains one of the preferred building materials for the construction of grandstands for sports and recreational facilities in previously marginalised areas of Limpopo. This is considering... 


Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has started work on the first phase of a definitive feasibility study for the project. 


CESA touts technical expertise as route to economic growth
CESA touts technical expertise as route to economic growth
6th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The absence of technical expertise in infrastructure procurement is starting to have an increasingly adverse effect on the quality and sustainability of South Africa’s infrastructure, laments... 


Consultant emphasises importance of careful selection of galvanised steel sheet for light metal frame structures, roofing
1st October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Careful selection of continuously galvanised steel sheet products can help to avoid premature corrosion of roofing and cladding on buildings, says galvanising consultant Terry Smith. Continuously... 


Toit Oosthuizen
Toit Oosthuizen
25th September 2020

This week we feature Frederik Oosthuizen, MD of JTC Building Systems, which is involved in the design, fabrication and supply of pre-engineered building and hybrid steel structures throughout Africa 


East Manganese mine project, South Africa
East Manganese mine project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the boxcut has started. 


DRIVING OUT THE COLD
A Grundfos TPE pump using the functionality from the onboard variable speed drive to provide pinpoint accuracy for a cooling application.
Rising data-storage demand calls for cooling systems
18th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

There has been a surge in the construction of data centres in South Africa since 2017, and the centres need accurate and reliable cooling regimes to function efficiently, says pump manufacturer... 


Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Dougou Extension potash solution mining project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash announced a $7-million capital raise on August 26 to fund the first phase of a definitive feasibility study for the DX sylvenite project. 


CESA’s School of Consulting Engineering forging ahead with virtual courses
2nd September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, skills development has been severely impacted owing to physical attendance of courses being brought to a halt, says industry body... 


High quality traffic and transportation engineering services keep renewable energy projects in the fast lane
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers, continues to build on a long and proud legacy of providing high quality traffic and transportation engineering services to prominent international... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
28th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The prequalification for the construction of the Polihali dam and Polihali transfer tunnel has been cancelled. 


Rising young woman engineer oversees construction of a precast-concrete reservoir incorporating a unique manufacturing and erecting methodology
25th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lee-Ann Dippenaar, an up-and-coming young woman engineer, is among the members of the Tango’s Consulting team that participated in the design and is now overseeing the construction of a unique... 


CESA: 20 years of promoting collaboration with government for improved infrastructure development
24th 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... 


Consulting engineer woes have spanned two decades, says Cesa
24th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A recent dig through Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) archives has found that the push for partnership between government and private sector spans long before recent actions of the... 


WASTE NOT The sewage treatment plant at Khanye colliery is designed to treat up to 30 000 ℓ/d of sewage water for discharge into an adjacent wetland system
New sewage treatment plants planned
21st August 2020 By: Darren Parker

Following the successful commissioning of a sewage treatment plant for coal mining company Canyon Coal’s Khanye colliery, in Gauteng, in early 2019, plans are under way to build similar plants at... 


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