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When Cutting Corners Costs More Than Doing It Right Every plumber has that one job that tests your patience. The one where you arrive on site and immediately know something has gone terribly wrong. Recently, Darrin and I faced one of those major plumbing challenges. We were called in to fix a crossed pipe problem […]
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The Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB): Truths, Half-Truths and Lies For many years, the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) has bombarded the industry with falsehoods and misrepresentations about their legal mandate versus their self-proclaimed mandate. Let’s start with the legal mandate, which is reliant on the NQF Act and administered by SAQA (South African Qualifications […]
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The Truth About the Plumbing Industry in South Africa: Impact on Qualified Plumbers The truth of the plumbing industry in South Africa and its impact on the qualified plumber is now in tatters. The question is: was this an ingenious plan based on misinformation and manipulation, or just the consequences of neglect? It’s likely a […]
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Standing Firm: The Inclusive Plumbers Association’s Fight for Fairness and Independence in the Plumbing Industry Posted by: Geoff Snelling, Chairman of the Inclusive Plumbers Association Date: September 13, 2025 Dear Members, Plumbers, and Industry Stakeholders, At the Inclusive Plumbers Association (IPA), we have always prided ourselves on being a voice for all qualified plumbers—regardless of […]
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What Homeowners Need to Know About WACC Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) When it comes to plumbing work in South Africa, homeowners often hear about the importance of a WACC Certificate of Compliance (CoC). But what is it exactly, why does it matter, and how do you make sure you’re covered? Here’s a simple guide to […]
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