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This event formed part of broader initiatives led by CIOB, operating under the Building and Construction Student Society Organisation (BCESSO), alongside the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session began with an opening and prayer led by the programme director, Ms Tumi Mogano, a CIOB student member, setting a formal yet welcoming tone for the gathering. Shortly after, the Chairperson of CIOB, Mr Mpumelelo Khumalo, welcomed the students and highlighted the core purpose of these structures: to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice. He emphasised that civil engineering is a broad field with numerous career pathways, and CIOB focuses specifically on the building and construction sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Khumalo introduced his executive committee, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the leadership team driving CIOB\u2019s initiatives throughout the year. Following this, the Chairpersons of SAICE and IStructE, Ms Katleho Sigasa and Mr Strat Shongo respectively, briefly introduced their own executive committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key highlight of the session was the unveiling of CIOB\u2019s year plan, presented by Mr Khumalo. He outlined a series of upcoming events designed to benefit students interested in affiliating with CIOB. 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