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Thatchfield Home Owners Association
NEWSLETTER
Volume 4 | Issue 1 | February 2021
In this Issue:
From the From the Acting Estate
Manager’s Desk 1
Acting Estate From the Editor’s Desk 4
Manager’s Desk
From the Board Chairman 4
Curro Thatchfield
Matric Results 2020 5
Neglecting Covid-19 Regulations when walking around the Estate as
when walking around the Estate it is still important to RESPECT and
Thatchfield Homeowners Association PROTECT your fellow-residents. This
My fellow parents, this behaviour
(THOA) management would like to should be extended to the helpers or
from our children is unacceptable and it
comment on a very concerning issue nannies who have a tendency of sitting
is getting out of hand, hence URGENT
that has been observed and reported in groups around the Estate when
INTERVENTION from parents is
to the office daily for the past few they are supervising children as they
needed. We plead with parents to
months. It is truly disturbing that there play. They need to always put on their
seriously talk to your children to STOP
are some Thatchfield residents who are masks and observe social distancing
playing in the MIDDLE OF THE
still not taking Covid-19 seriously and because they are putting their own
ROAD and to STOP DISRESPECTING
are not adhering to the regulations. lives, the children’s lives and the entire
other residents’ properties. Some
In Thatchfield, like anywhere else Thatchfield community at risk. Should
children may not be aware of the
around the country, we are staying with residents not comply please report
dangers and possible consequences of
residents who have been either infected them to the relevant authorities so that
their actions hence they continue to
or affected by the Covid-19 virus in they may be held accountable for such
misbehave, so parents need to discuss
a severe manner. Many people are breaches. Let us work together as a
such possible consequences with their
still infected and struggling to recover community and protect lives.
children. Parents should also talk to
from the virus, many are still in their helpers/nannies to ensure they
hospital, some are in quarantine offer full supervision at all times
in their homes here in Thatchfield, when the little ones are playing.
some have passed-on due to the In each complex on a daily basis,
virus, and most people have lost there is always a group of children
someone close to them due to this playing soccer/ball in the middle
virus. of the streets, kicking the ball
It is very disheartening that against residents’ garage doors/
daily, one witnesses residents car windows/ house windows,
walking around the estate without damaging neighbours’ gardens,
masks and sometimes sitting/ riding bicycles/skateboards without
standing in groups without putting helmets, running up and down
masks on or observing any social and crossing streets without any
Parents should take
distancing. It becomes even more adult supervision. Sometimes they do
disappointing when they insult anyone
responsibility for their
not even move out of the way when a
who reminds them of the need to put children’s behaviour around car approaches. Some of the teenagers
on a mask, especially when security the Estate have worsened this behaviour by
request them to put on a mask. Each Thatchfield parents/residents, we have vandalizing empty properties, jumping
resident has a right to walk around a serious challenge at hand which over boundary walls, trespassing,
peacefully and safely without fear of cannot be taken lightly. Children are spray-painting road signs, smoking
meeting or passing some residents misbehaving around the Estate and we dagga, drinking alcohol, and urinating
who intentionally decide to breach the plead for your intervention as parents. at the corners of our streets and in
Covid-19 regulations and put other We have raised this matter in different the driveways. Most of these children
residents lives at risk by not wearing a platforms: in residents’ WhatsApp do not even wear masks and this also
mask. groups, telegram, letters, notices at the raises many concerns. These children
We are pleading with ALL gates, and in different newsletters but put their own lives at risk, and they
Thatchfield residents to observe the the incidents still continue. also risk the lives of fellow residents.
Covid-19 regulations at all times, even In the past few months, we have had
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accidents where kids were hit by cars to inform the South African Police chasing and threatening residents who
within the Estate, which is extremely Services (SAPS) to come and address are walking or jogging; or they chase
traumatic. the matter on their behalf and hold children playing in their driveways.
Parents, we plead with you once accountable the culprits in question. Also of concern is the issue of
again, let us stand united in this Residents, you are urged to RESPECT residents who walk their dogs around
matter and discipline our children and be CONSIDERATE so we can all the Estate without a leash. No resident
so that peace may continue to reign enjoy peace in the Estate. is allowed to walk a dog without
in Thatchfield Estate. Your urgent a leash in the Estate. Currently, the
intervention and cooperation will be A plea about walking dangerous THOA management is considering
highly appreciated on this matter. dogs around the Estate gazetting extra measures regarding the
walking of dangerous dogs especially
Noise pollution The THOA management is raising
pitbulls etc. Once that discussion is
this matter with all the sensitivity and
concluded then all residents will be
The security report from December seriousness it deserves. All Thatchfield
informed accordingly. The need for
2020 up to this month is dominated residents are aware that Thatchfield
harsher measures has come about
by noise pollution reports (all sorts Estate is a ‘pet friendly estate’, so
after a few incidents of people being
of noise: loud music, loud speaking, pets are permitted. However, rules
attacked by these dogs in the Estate.
shouting, noisy equipment/cars, dogs pertaining to owning a pet are still
Should any pet be a threat to a fellow
barking non-stop etc.). Thatchfield applicable and must be adhered to
resident then the resident has a right
residents are reminded that noise at all times. The THOA office has
to hold the pet-owner accountable
pollution is unacceptable and illegal. observed that not all pet owners are
(not the THOA office). The THOA
One can also refer to the Environment taking care of their pets as they should.
office will not be held accountable
Conservation Act 73 of 1989 and Sometimes the office is phoned because
for any Thatchfield resident’s pet. The
municipal by-laws which protect of constant barking, only for security
office tries to stay clear of disputes
residents from intolerable noise to get there and find a pet locked-in
between neighbours, and we urge
pollution. Noise is not acceptable at alone without any water or food and
residents to try to resolve issues with
any time of the day or night. In some the owners away on holiday. We also
their neighbours peacefully. To all
incidents residents argue that it is fine receive complaints daily regarding stray
pet owners, you are reminded to be
making noise during the day, and some pets. Some residents expect the THOA
accountable and take full responsibility
say they are entitled to entertainment office to keep their pets for them when
for your pet so that it does not become
or fun and celebrations on their they are found. Unfortunately, the office
a nuisance or a threat to fellow
properties - that is all true. However, does not have the facilities nor staff
residents. You are welcome to refer
the fun/entertainment/celebration of members with the expertise to keep
to the municipal by-laws and THOA
one resident should not affect or steal those pets.
Rules Of Conduct on this matter.
the peace of the next resident because Some of the pets that are found are
they are also entintled to a peaceful sick and require medical attention Operating a business in the
stay within their property. when they are picked-up from
The THOA Office has observed Estate is not allowed
Thatchfield streets; the question that
that whenever there is noise pollution, then arises is: Who should incur the THOA management would like to
security is informed but in some medical costs for treating the pet? remind all residents that when they
cases the residents DISRESPECT and There is also the danger that the sick purchased a property in Thatchfield
CHASE security away when they pets may infect whoever has to pick they were made aware that this is a
request them to reduce the amount of them up. residential estate, not a commercial/
noise. We urge residents that when their The other concern is about pet industrial estate. In the past year
peace is disturbed in whatever manner, owners who constantly leave their we have received many complaints
they try to address the matter with the gates open, which allows their pets regarding some residents who were
resident who is disturbing their peace; (especially dogs) to sneak out and roam conducting businesses such as spaza
if that fails residents have every right the streets. Some of the dogs end up shops (selling sweets, cigarettes etc.)
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and some fixing cars in front of their Fiber installation update are requested to cooperate, respect and
garages. We spoke to the residents adhere to these rules accordingly.
in question and those operations
THOA Office Operating Hours:
were closed down. The THOA office,
❙ Monday – Thursday, 07:00am –
however, still receives complaints from
16:00pm: (Residents will ONLY be
residents about businesses. In some
assisted until 15:00pm everyday.
incidents, residents are bringing their
The THOA office will reserve the
big business trucks into the Estate and
last hour to sanitise the office in
are parking them in shared driveways,
preparation for the following day).
blocking or damaging the driveway.
❙ Fridays - 07:00am – 13:00pm:
There is no business that is allowed
(Residents will ONLY be assisted
within the Estate. Again be reminded:
until 12:00pm. The THOA office
Thatchfield is a residential estate, not
will reserve the last hour to sanitise
an industrial estate.
the office in preparation for the
Policy on sharing of camera following day).
❙ Saturdays, Sundays and Public
footage and occurrence book
Holidays, THOA office is closed.
information
NB: For ACCESS CONTROL
The THOA Office has been receiving SERVICES like access cards and
requests from residents for either There have been lot of queries finger-prints for new residents, you will
camera footage, occurrence book regarding the completion of fiber strictly be assisted on an appointment
copies or contact details of another around the Estate. Thatchfield residents basis only. Make an appointment 24
resident. THOA management would have been looking forward to having hours before proceeding to the THOA
like to inform residents that THOA fiber within the Estate for many years office. Contact Ms Lizette De Wet at:
personnel are not allowed to share now, so each delay tested residents’ admin2@thatchfield.co.za or for any
this information with any resident patience. It is also sad that the more other ACCESS CONTROL SERVICES
or service provider or supplier. The the delays on the installation of fiber in for Domestic Workers/ Gardeners/
THOA office can only share this type Thatchfield Estate, the more the anger Contractors/Service Providers etc.,
of information with a request from directed to the THOA staff even though please call 012 661 1952 to enquire.
either the South African Police Services there is no link between them and the
or a Court Order. A formal written fiber companies. The fiber companies Sports facilities are now open, but there
request should be forwarded to the are independent service providers. are rules that need to be adhered to if
management, clearly stating the reasons On a happy note, the good news anyone wishes to use them:
for such a request. is that the installation of fiber has ❙ All Covid-19 Regulation rules to be
been completed in Thatchfield Hills, observed.
Respecting each other’s Close and Gardens. The Openserve ❙ Only limited numbers can be allowed
properties and parking areas technical team indicated that they are to book per day.
currently busy with a few touch-ups ❙ Walking, jogging, exercising is
The THOA office has received a lot of allowed.
in Thatchfield Glen, Cresent, Manor,
complaints regarding this matter. There ❙ No Access will be granted if NO
Riverview and Thatchview and these
are residents who have been reported PRIOR BOOKING is made before
will be completed by the end of March
for parking their cars (or allowing their arrival at the THOA office gate.
2021. Now the responsibility lies with
visitors to park their cars) either in their ❙ No matches or group games allowed
each resident to choose their preferred
neighbour’s driveways, sidewalks, lawn, at the soccer/rugby field.
service provider and connect fiber
gardens and sometimes even in front ❙ Only four people allowed per session
to their homes thereafter. I would
of their neighbour’s garages without at the tennis and basketball court.
have wished for this news on fiber
any permission or prior arrangement
to be presented to you by our Estate
with the owner of that property. This Contact numbers for Sports Facility
Manager, Mr Mossie Mostert, because
behaviour is unacceptable, and it is not Bookings is Control-room at
he worked so hard in following-up
neighbourly at all. It is very important 073 697 1990 or THOA Office at
and pushing the fiber companies to
for neighbours to RESPECT each other, (012) 661 1952.
meet their deadlines. Should you wish
should a neighbour expect visitors who
to follow-up on the fiber installation
require parking space other than their
progress you are welcome to contact
property as a host, then they should
Mr Michael Ncube on: 081 578 6221.
approach their neighbour and have
their consent regarding parking space, Announcements: THOA Office
and if their request is refused then they
and Sport facilities
should accept it peacefully and make
another plan. Once again, should a We would like to inform residents that
resident experience this situation they after the President’s announcement of
must address it with their neighbour; Lockdown Level 1, the THOA Board
the THOA office tries not to interfere of Directors has decided to re-open
with neighbourly disputes especially the THOA offices. However, strict
regarding the parking areas on private rules of operation and safety when
properties. Let us follow the values of rendering services to residents will be Thatchfield Acting Estate Manager
neighbourliness and respect. implemented. Therefore, our residents (Ms Vuyo Mbeki)
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From the Editor’s Desk
Compliments of the new year! In this first issue for 2021, we carry a lot of valuable
information around Covid 19, fibre, and other matters of general concern to us as
residents.
For contributions to the newsletter, please email me at: editor@thatchfield.co.za.
(Attention Alison Ziki). You can also Whatsapp me at 0820844839 to set up an
interview if you have a story to share. We encourage residents to share their special
events like weddings and other achievements with the community through this platform.
Maintenance of gardens and driveways
Greetings gardening and always willing to go the we encourage everyone else who has
Thatchfield extra-mile when it comes to gardening. neglected theirs to start taking care of
residents. I It is that time of the year once their gardens.
am Godfrey again when God blesses us with rain My team and I would like to say
Simbini, Site to make our environment look green there is no other perfect time than right
Supervisor for and beautiful. As we celebrate the now, so let us work together and keep
SSG Gardening rainy weather, let us remember that the Estate green. I thank you.
Services. My our gardens, lawns, plants, and
team and I trees are growing rapidly so they
are working need some maintenance and
in the Estate. caring for. I would like to urge
Mr Simbini I started Thatchfield residents to take
working in good care of their gardens by
Thatchfield in 2014. When I started cutting their grass and taking
I used to work for a company called care of the sidewalks, spraying
Servest Gardening Services as a weeds on their driveways, and
supervisor for Thatchfield. In February pruning their plants and trees.
2019, I was then employed by SSG and We send our appreciation to all
continued to work in Thatchfield as a residents who are consistent with
supervisor. I am very passionate about taking care of their gardens and
From the Board Chairman
Good News! accumulated leave to rest and recover the river opposite our office have
fully. He really appreciated the boxes been delivered. The track will be laid
The best news
of get-well cards and gifts sent to him down during this winter. We also plan
this year is
by Thatchfield residents , and we are to install more cameras along our
that our estate
all looking forward to having him perimeters which will enable us to cut
manager, Mossie
back at Thatchfield in the near future. down on foot patrols, with a resultant
Mostert, is well
saving in our monthly guarding cost.
on his way to Definitely not the time to let
recovering from Levies
our guard down!
COVID.
Mossie Speaking to Mossie about his We have honoured our undertaking
contracted experience with COVID makes one to our members to keep our levy
COVID during realize how ignorant some people are increases as low as possible, with a
December and ended up being in when they walk around Thatchfield 2% increase as from the first of March
hospital on a ventilator for 17 days! without wearing masks and without this year. We thank all our members
He was nursed back to health by keeping the necessary social distance who have kept up to date with their
amazing healthcare workers, some apart. We all still need to adhere to levy payments during these difficult
of whom live in Thatchfield, who are strict COVID protocols if we are to times.
the true heroes in our fight against avoid a third wave. No parties please!
this pandemic! If any of you has a A.G.M.
neighbour who is a healthcare worker Projects for 2021 As we have close to 2500 members
please acknowledge them by taking we will only be able to hold our next
We have purchased over a hundred
them flowers or a small gift as a token AGM when permitted to do so in
trees which will be planted in the
of appreciation. terms of COVID regulations.
streets of Thatchfield in the coming
In true Mossie spirit, he wanted to
weeks. Stay Safe and Stay Well!
return to work a few days after he
The paving bricks for a jogging/
got home from hospital and it took Charles Lloys Ellis.
walking track on the west bank of
some convincing to get him to take his
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Curro Thatchfield Matric Results 2020
Message from Danie van Schalkwyk, Executive throw into this mix the number of A-averages we attained per
Head: High School grade last year, I am really excited as to the prospects we face
for our matric groups to come. Curro Thatchfield is destined
Through all the strife and uncertainty of last year, our Class for great academic results.
of 2020 rallied and showed immense amounts of courage There is of course a group of people I always pause to
and resilience to give us a 100% IEB pass rate, with a 76% thank, because I know and see the effort they put into ‘their
bachelor’s degree pass rate and 53% of all matrics receiving children’ many times to the detriment of their own children
60% or more as an overall average for their subjects. and families. A very big thank you to our unsung heroes – our
Congratulations to each and every one of these fine, teachers. I see what you do and I applaud you for that.
hardworking young adults. I wish them the best of luck and Should any of our parents/prospective parents want to
know that they will be successful in their future endeavours. discuss the 2020 results in more detail, they are welcome to
If they were able to weather this storm so well, the world is make an appointment with me. I will be more than happy to
their oyster! share a more in-depth view of these results.
Added to this, our Grade 8s had a 97% pass rate, Grade 9s
100%, Grade 10s 98% and Grade 11s 97% pass rate. If you
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