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SAVE THE DATE 2025

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CELEBRATING PLUMBING AFRICA OVER THE YEARS

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The training requirements to work in the industry

September 2025 | Vol 31 No 07

For Plumbers and WET Services Engineers

Official journal of the Institute of Plumbing SA

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