ETrumpeter THE DECEMBER 2019 - The Wilds Estate Home Owners Association
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FESTIVE THINGS
OFFICIAL BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF
THE
DECEMBER 2019
THE COMMITTEES
GLOPORTAL AT WORK
- Visitor Management
CONTENT
This magazine is designed & published in partnership by :
A division of GLOVent Solutions
Estate Contact details 03 www.glovent.co.za | chandi@glovent.co.za
A word from the General Manager 04
The Wilds Security 06
Gardening facts and hints 07 A division of Black Marble Media
News from the Committees at work in the Estate 10
Festive Season things to keep in mind 13 ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES
Plans for the New Year 14
Contact our sales team
Registered Service Providers 15
Tel: 072 386 7347
E-mail: advertise@blackmarblemedia.co.za
Next Newsletter: FEB 2020
Disclaimer: This eMagazine is produced especially for residents of The Wilds to provide updates and useful information. It is produced by GLOVent Media & Black Marble Media
on behalf of the Home Owners Association of The Wilds. Although every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of content, The Wilds HOA and/or the Publisher, cannot be held liable
for any inaccurate information, and may not agree with all opinions expressed in this publication.
Estate Contact Details
Brendan Olivier (General Manager) brendan@the-wilds.co.za 012 996 1921 (FTTH 3701)
Ronel Mulvaney (Estate Manager) ronelm@the-wilds.co.za 012 996 0123 (FTTH 3702)
Charmaine Strange (Secretary) charmaines@the-wilds.co.za 012 940 8285 (FTTH 3703)
Dolf Stolz (Supervisor) dolfs@the-wilds.co.za
If you experience any problems regarding access cards or biometrics, please contact
Gate 1 (one). Tel no 012-996 0551
Estate office [Clubhouse] 012 940 8285 07:00 - 16:00
IPECS numbers: 3701, 3702 & 3703
Gate one [Admin office ] 012 996 0551/3303 07:00 - 16:00 (Mon - Fri)
07:00 - 12:00 (First and last Saturday)
Gate two [Security control office] 012 996 1062 24/7
AFTER-HOURS AND WEEKEND CONTACT NUMBERS:
SECURITY
Gate 1 Fibre to Fibre phone: 3301 or 3302 Contract Manager: Barry Willemse 082-978 3644 IPECS Number: 3601
Duty Managers 082 978 3288 24/7
Gate 2 Fibre to Fibre phone: 3402 or 3403
Control room 012 996-1062 IPECS Number: 3602
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The year has raced to an end, some hoping to bid it farewell and others looking back with fond memories. It was an interesting year, with electricity not as much of an issue as many expected; water much more of an issue than planned for; security systems not yet fully sorted out; speeding, noise and pets still aggravating those not guilty. Over the festive season it is hoped that each and every resident, owner, employee, contractor and visitor will have a safe, joyous and responsible time with loved ones. Best wishes for a magnificent 2020!! Brendan Olivier From the general Manager 4
The Wilds security
The Security Committee is attending to the
following outstanding aspects:
• Registration of persons on the bio- • The bio-readers that were
metric systems are not yet working damaged by lightning;
100%;
A great word of thanks to all the selfless
• Training and raising the skills-level hours contributed by all involved.
of all security staff specific to the Security lies at the heart of the Estate
new security systems. and all involved are really committed
thereto.
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SAVING WATER TIPS Mulch your garden beds by covering them with organic material: leaves, grass cuttings, pine needles, sawdust, wooden bark etc. This will reduce the amount of water lost by evaporation. Move towards an indigenous, drought-resistant garden. Indigenous trees are hardier than their imported counterparts and use much less water. They can also survive long periods of drought. Only water your garden after the sun has set and when it is necessary. Watering your plants during the day means that most of it will evaporate, wasting water. Use grey water – the water from your tub for example and collect rain water for irrigation. gardening: FActs and Hints 7
Gardening: Facts and Hints (cont.)
1. Choose locally suitable water-wise plants 3. Reconsider your lawn
There are numerous beautiful plants Lawns are thirsty so think about the lawn
that require minimal to no watering space you use and need. Buffalo grass
What can you do? Get once established. Remember to plant requires less water and less mowing. Just
in autumn, after the first rains – this gives don’t cut the grass too short as longer
water-wise with these plants a full winter to develop a strong
root system before facing the dry season
leaves shade the roots and reduce water
evaporation.
seven easy steps from 2. Group plants according to their water 4. Prepare the soil well and add compost
the Botanical Society needs
Water-wise plants need minimal watering
Dig in plenty of compost as it aids the
water retention ability of the soil, adds
of South Africa and once established. And by grouping your
plants according to their water needs,
nutrients and encourages earthworm
activity, which improves aeration and
SANBI: you avoid wasting water on plants
that don’t need it. Those plants that
drainage. Remember to compost your
beds at least once a year.
need more watering should be planted
together in a small area where their water 5. Use lots of mulch between plants
needs can be attended to. Mulch helps to keep the soil cool
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Gardening: Facts and Hints (cont.)
and reduces evaporation. It also reduces run-off and erosion,
suppresses weed growth, enriches the soil and prevents
compacting of the soil. Mulch is available in a variety of options
including bark, compost and dried leaves.
6. Water correctly and only when necessary
Most people overwater. Save water by watering thoroughly but
less often and when evaporation is lowest (early morning and
evening). A drip or underground irrigation also saves water and
reduces weed growth.
7. Create shade and windbreaks
Wind and sun can dry out plants. Plant fast-growing, wind-
resistant, water-wise trees and shrubs suited to your area to
provide shade and shelter.
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NEWS from the committees at work in the Estate
SECURITY • RF Tags are really helping residents to get through If amendments have been made the HOA and
the inner gates, without even opening a window. Tshwane need to approve the amendments and the
This committee is working (sometimes literally)
If there are any problems with the biometric HOA require a copy of the Amended Approved
around the clock to ensure your safety, easy access,
readers, the RF tags will still work correctly. Tshwane Plan, and a copy of the Occupancy
correct identification, solid procedures and excellent
Certificate indicating the amended plan number.
service, safety and security.
AESTHETICS AND GARDENING If the above mentioned is on HOA record, the
The new technology is running and mostly well, but inspection of the property and the clearance required
please bear with us as there are still some growing The transfer of a property in The Wilds does have
for the transfer of the property will be without delay.
pains. some obligations tied to it. We call on all owners to
make sure that the HOA Office (012 940 8285) has a
Here are some suggestions to assist residents:
copy of your A1 size - Approved Tshwane Plan and Aesthetics Garden Division:
• Pre-Clearance visitor codes help visitors to get a copy of the Occupancy Certificate indicating the This committee requires skilled members with the
into the estate with much less drama, especially Approved Tshwane Plan number. This will ease the knowledge of Landscaping and Gardening to form
as it avoids the use of the scanner-phones, which transfer a lot, saving you time and money. a Gardening Committee to help improve the HOA
are in the process of being replaced with clear-
gardens. The look of our Estate is very much
voice units.
10WATER RESTRICTIONS: LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE:
Water restrictions are ongoing. Download the APP: EskomSePush.
Watering of gardens is forbidden (We are Pretoriuspark X15 - Group 7)
between: 06:00 am – 18:00 pm.
dependent on this committee and we really do need CLUBHOUSE RULES AND FINES
the expertise of those fundi`s resident in the Estate!
The Clubhouse Committee, who arranged the This committee is addressing the matters related
Currently attention is being given to a garden plan
Christmas Carnival, are already planning an Easter to those incidents where the rules of the estate has
to be drawn up, the aim whereof is to save water
Feast, Winter Break and Spring Festival for next year. (allegedly) been transgressed. Fair, equitable, just
optimally, whilst still giving us a beautiful estate to
This committee is eager to create a lot of excitement and reasonable are some of the terms that comes to
live in.
through innovative and out-of-the-box thinking. mind when looking at how this very complex task is
2020 will be their year, for you! executed.
December 2019 Shutdown period:
All building activities will stop from Friday 13 FINANCES Residents are hereby informed that setting off
December 2019 until Monday 06 January 2020. any firecrackers, rockets or the use of any firearm,
This vital committee looks after the most critical of
all resources and more members would be welcomed. including pellet guns, is prohibited in the estate. This
Whereas the finances are sound and solid, some of is a serious offence.
the resident financial guru`s could add some more
ideas.
11festive things
Lock what must be closed and make sure that
someone has a spare key.
• Beware of being followed when driving, walking,
t o k eep i n m i n d shopping or any person or vehicle keeping close to
you. Go to a safe, public place and alert others.
• Carry as little personal stuff with you as possible. If
you become a victim of a pickpocket, smash-and-
• Please look after or have your pets looked after grab thief or anything similar, it reduces the chaos.
over the festive season. They deserve that. Also,
please be kind to the animals of other residents. • Have the spare key of your car available if the prime
key gets lost or stolen.
• Treat all people with respect, even where they do
not do so. Over the festive season many things • Be friendly. A smile a day keeps the anger away…
happen of which people are not proud of.
• Make sure that your building is properly secured.
13PLANS FOR 2020
GARDENS high-security access and SPEEDING
The gardens are the most egress controls will be We can no longer just
visible part of the estate implemented. watch the racers in our
and some very nice plans midst pretending this is a
are being made to spruce THE PARK IN THE race track.
up the gardens. Soon we WILDS
will be smelling the flowers The park area next to the INNOVATION
along the way… clubhouse will become Innovation is the element
a serene, natural park required to make positive
SECURITY focused around the changes and to improve
The change-over is residents. on the existing status quo.
virtually completed and If you have a plan, please
the next levels of effortless, communicate it to us.
14For more information,
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Estate Manager,
Ronel Mulvaney
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