Civil Engineering December 2021 | Vol 29 No 11

Civil Engineering December 2021 3 QU I Z Know Your Sector Competition Stand a chance to win R10 000 in cash! In this month’s edition of Civil Engineering we are continuing our Fun Quiz to promote knowledge of our industry service providers. Simply click on the adverts (or the logos) of the participating companies to access their websites, and then search for the answers to the following questions: Q1: Mariswe How many years will Mariswe have been in operation for in 2022? Q2: Reinforced Earth What is the name of the Reinforced Earth® system that uses metallic facing elements? Q3: Sika Which Sika repair mortar is part of the new Sustainable range of repair mortars? Q4: Technocad What Technocad civil engineering software would you use if you needed to perform a hydraulic analysis and an extended period simulation for a water supply system that incorporated borehole pumps? Q5: Geberit Southern Africa Which of the options is NOT a benefit/feature of Geberit Mepla Supply Pipes? Q6: Umgeni Water How many kilometres of pipelines does Umgeni Water operate in order to effectively conduct its core business? TO ENTER: Scan or click on the QR code to submit your answers (submissions, one per reader, will be collected until 31 January 2022 , whereafter the winner will be announced from a random draw). PS: Advertisers who wish to capitalise on the reader attention here by including their marketing messages into our monthly Fun Quiz should please contact Barbara Spence ( barbara@avenue.co.za / 011 463 7940 / 082 881 3454). C hristmas came early for Masande Dudula, the latest winner of R10 000 in our monthly Know Your Sector Competition . As a Candidate Civil Engineering Technologist at the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works in Queenstown, Masande is responsible for civil works in the department and has a key interest in water supply systems and stormwater management. Masande’s passion lies in making a difference in social issues like educa- tion, poverty and youth unemployment, especially in the largely rural province of the Eastern Cape. “Being able to use my technical skills within my profession to participate in making a difference in these areas is what inspires me to wake up every morning and put on my civil engineering hat in order to make a difference in my community,” he told Civil Engineering . He is currently involved in a non-profit organisation called Brilliance Extra Classes which focuses on bridging the gap between upstate model-C schools and township public schools. On weekends he tutors students in mathematics and science, motivating and inspiring learners from underprivileged backgrounds. “Exercising my leadership skills to inspire the rest of the tutors and stakeholders fuels my passion,” he adds. Masande says he couldn’t believe it when he received the news of his win. “I didn’t expect the call and had almost forgotten about my entry into the competition. I im- mediately called my wife to tell her that our prayers for December finances have been answered through SAICE,” he says. He will use his winnings to take ad- vantage of SAICE’s early bird membership discount and will also start planning for the festive season and Christmas with his wife and family. “I’d like to thank SAICE for the Civil Engineering magazine. It really becomes handy sometimes in identifying key suppliers and other stakeholders within our industry. The monthly issues have be- come my go to source of reference in my daily duties in the office,” he concludes.  A festive surprise for another happy winner