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Fitting thought Really time to say goodbye, but … 1 Plumbing Africa At the risk of the industry bursting into laughter, yet again, it is time for me to say goodbye to my involvement with Plumbing Africa as editor. But … In order to make way for a younger team that will take the journal to greater heights, it is necessary to relate to the ever-younger reader as well as the expanding market where growth exists for plumbers. Nonetheless, I will remain with the company, off site and in a different capacity, one being as mentor to these budding young folk, as well as promoting IMD to the corporate world now that we have grown to such an extent. So, it really is farewell and thank you for the great opportunity that plumbing has given me in my own personal development. This issue of Plumbing Africa remains jam-packed with thought- provoking inputs from our contributors. We introduce you to IOPSA’s national technical manager, Mark de Wet, who is a plumber himself. We look at some pertinent business tips and advice as well as the regulatory aspect of the NWRS 2. IOPSA has provided some interesting items on BEE and skills, showing also the hard work they are doing for the industry. Legionella remains a cause of concern for plumbing, primarily because of the inferior workmanship and non-compliance with which South Africa is cursed. Again, CPD points are on the table for you to make sure you are up to speed with knowledge. Our “Wall of fame” takes on a new angle, where we present the project pictures of plumbing excellence. Conversely, “Wall of shame” continues to make our hair stand on end with the unbelievable (we use that word with reservation) and dangerous installations. We meet a new player in the sanitaryware field; yet, not new to our industry. They bring their wealth of experience to the industry in a specialised field of wholesaling. Finally, we comment on IOPSA’s role in industry. Readers, it is our only body — make it work for you and plumbing. PA Rory Rory Macnamara ISSN 1812 - 1705 Audit Bureau of Circulations October–December 2016 Controlled free distribution         3501 EDITOR Rory Macnamara • [email protected] CONTENT MANAGER Benjamin Brits • [email protected] subeditor Elaine Enslin OPERATIONS MANAGER Marike Groot• [email protected] DESIGN/LAYOUT Mpho Ngobeni • [email protected] NATIONAL ADVERTISING SALES Director: Dale Macnamara • [email protected] External sales: Lyndsay Stephenson • [email protected] (Cape Town) Johann Lourens • [email protected] Internal sales: Zeldalee du Toit • [email protected] Process coordinator: Estelle Thurtle •[email protected] DISCLAIMER HEAD OFFICE Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Rd, Bedfordview 2007 PO Box 695 Edenvale 1610 Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] email: [email protected] ACCOUNTS Laetitia Arnott • [email protected] MANAGING DIRECTOR Sean Macnamara, CA (SA) • [email protected] Official JOURNAL OF THE • Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) • Sani`ter Africa, Plumbdrain Africa • Polymer Hot & Cold Technology Group (PHACT) • Plumbing Design Association (PDA) PRINTER Typo Colour Printing Specialists Cnr Bezuidenhout & Beaufort St, Troyeville 2094 Tel: [phone] Delivery/Subscriptions Kristin Long | [email protected] DISTRIBUTION/MAILING Cab Holdings (Pty) Ltd 1 Trein Street, The Gables, Cleveland, 2001 Tel: [phone] While every reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the Publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the Publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. All Publication and Exhibition titles are registered as trade marks in terms of the Trade Marks Act of 1993 and are held by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2014/092774/07. INTERACT MEDIA DEFINED Reg. 2014/092774/07 | VAT. 4560266159 June 2017 Volume 23 I Number 4