On 3 October 2024, our Limpopo Branch Function took place at Meropa Casino and Entertainment in Polokwane, gathering prominent industry leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue about the province’s infrastructure landscape. Facilitated by our MC Jonas Tshikundamalema, Director and Chairman at Mantengu Mining, the event featured insightful presentations from CESA and guest speakers from key organisations.

Livhu Motabatsindi, CESA Limpopo Branch Chairperson and Manager at Muteo Consulting, delivered the welcome address. He expressed that the Limpopo province is at a pivotal moment, facing a range of infrastructure challenges that also present us with remarkable opportunities for growth and improvement. He added that:”The need for enhanced infrastructure in the province is a call to action for us all. It invites us to leverage our expertise in engineering and project management to develop sustainable solutions that not only improve infrastructure development but also fosters economic growth.

Our President, David Leukes, emphasised the need for “Diverse and Collaborative Leadership – Stronger Together to Secure a Sustainable Future for All.” During his presentation, he explained that several factors contributed to the ongoing water crisis in Limpopo including the challenges faced by local government to manage and maintain water infrastructure effectively, leading to widespread shortages and health risks associated with poor water quality. “Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach. Stakeholders must advocate for better planning and resource allocation while fostering collaboration between municipalities and water boards to avoid a blame game that detracts from finding viable solutions.” Leukes emphasised the importance of partnership and collaboration and encouraged many of the stakeholders present at the event to engage with companies, who hold certifications from credible bodies, like CESA, to ensure that accountability and service quality could be enhanced across the board.

Regina Ravele, Limpopo Provincial Manager at MISA, was a guest speaker and her presentation was entitled: “Local Government Technical Capacity – Infrastructure Delivery,” while Dr. Cornelius Ruiters’, CEO at Lepelle Northern Water, presentation focused on: “Water Services – Infrastructure.” Our CEO, Chris Campbell, moderated the Q&A session, providing insightful feedback on national infrastructure issues and solutions.