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Wild ive
JW en Karlien Jonker
leef in Wild Olive Estate
se stilte en prag
The A-Z of Wild Olive’s
indigenous plants
CHOCOLATE RECIPES
TO DIE FOR
2nd EDITION July 2018
Wild ive
Contents
2 Why live in a housing estate?
6 The brand you love:
Wild Olive Estate
10 A place to call home:
Vinay Singh
12 JW en Karlien Jonker
16 7 Dams Conservancy
18 Why to “Architect” in
Architecture?
16 Beautiful scenery at 7 Dams
22 Development in
Wild Olive Estate
26 Salt and Pepper
28 Safety and security
30 Indigenous plants in
Wild Olive Estate
34 Activities
40 Loving the environment
42 The choc chip cookie
REINVENTED
The most decadent chocolate
30 Indigenous plants in Wild Olive 22 Decadent chocolate recipes fondant
Estate
Cover photo: Estate Developer: Owners Association: Publishers: Sales:
JW and Karlien Jonker Property Commerce 051 433 1396 Mahareng Corni Fourie
051 52 52 500 079 714 3239 051 5050 900 Marelize Dunlop
Photographer: 063 688 9839 admin@wildoliveestate.co.za Mitzi Noome
Mandie Niemann js@propertycommerce.co.za Design: Tarryn Swartz
Photography www.propertycommerce.co.za Joanita Lloyd Marcine O’Reilly
www.wildoliveestate.co.za Judith Barnard
Mahareng editor:
Lani Fouché
ESTATE LIVING
Why live in a
housing estate?
WESSEL KRUGER & ELANA BESTER
HOUSING ESTATES HAVE ENJOYED A MAJOR INCREASE IN POPULARITY IN RECENT YEARS.
LOOKING AT SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF LIVING ON A HOUSING ESTATE, IT IS EASY TO
UNDERSTAND WHY THESE DEVELOPMENT ARE BECOMING MORE SOUGHT AFTER.
PICTURE THE SCENE: As you approach your home after in front of a screen. And since we can’t all quit our jobs
a long and hard day at the office, you’re greeted by trees or ditch the computer, we can try spending more time
and greenery, open spaces, kids riding their bikes in the outdoors and engage in light physical activities. Having a
streets, families pushing a pram, people walking their dog, safe and beautiful space to do this near your home could be
people stopping to chat to each other. This idyllic scene is just the motivation you need, and this is something many
not your typical South African neighbourhood but you could housing estates offer.
come close to a version of this if you choose to live on an
estate. HIGHER PROPERTY VALUES
Community and lifestyles benefits are great but it is
SENSE OF THE COMMUNITY important that this is reflected in the value of the property.
Housing estates offer a great platform for building a The good news is that this is mostly true for homes in
community. Residents and tenants in estates tend to feel property estates.
that they belong to something private and exclusive and,
as such, are often motivated to nurture and protect that. COST SHARING
Striving for the common good is a great driver of community. There are many items some property owners might be
More than that, people have organised themselves into unable to afford individually, but in pooling resources and
communities since the dawn of time. Today, with the pace opting for communal living they then become accessible
of life at an all-time high, this need for community is even to them. Estate living has the advantage of offering extra
more accentuated and building communities where we live resources for all residents living in the community.
is one of the easier ways to address this need.
Communal living and pooled resources help in making
GREEN, OPEN SPACES lifestyle more affordable for some residents. For example,
We live in a time where most professionally engaged having access to large open spaces is a great bonus if you
people spend the bulk of their working day indoors and cannot afford and do not have the required space
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WILD OLIVE ESTATE
The brand you love
NICKY SNYMAN C
M
Y
CM
THE WILD OLIVE ESTATE brand has a clear reason
MY
for being; to connect with what people care about: CY
FAMILY, NATURE AND DESIGN. The brand is setting CMY
a trend in Bloemfontein as a luxurious estate that K
brings the three elements together. It’s all about the
experience.
Estate living is one of the fastest growing trends
in South Africa and although security is our first
motivation, there is also a love for open spaces
Wild ive
promoting a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
A prospective homeowner has an exciting range of
property options, or he can have an architect tastefully
designing his home, tailored to suit his needs and
creating a beautifully designed living space. This is a
desirable location for any buyer or investor; a place
with the perfect combination of style and convenience.
Wild Olive Estate has captured its audience with
its respect of nature and the outdoor activities of day-
to-day life, in an area that is monitored by cameras
and patrol vehicles for safety. All that’s left to say, is:
invest in an exceptional quality of live, invest in the
Wild Olive Estate brand.
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PROMOTION PROMOTION
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• Charm Amber (Polished)
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• Marfil (Polished)
• Marquina (Polished)
• Metal style 3 (Soft)
• Raw Dust
• Sable Matte (Matt)
• White Levigato (Polished)
View this product at Union Tiles Bloemfontein today and ask for
expert advice on this new product.
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Floor it!
PROFILE PROFILE
,n Rustige tuiste
LANI FOUCHÉ
WANNEER JY WEET DAT JOU VOETE OP TUISGROND STAAN NÁ VERSKEIE JARE SE
RONDTREK, VOEL ‘N MENS WAARLIK GELUKKIG. JW JONKER, SY VROU, KARLIEN, EN
HUL PRAGTIGE KINDERS, LIAM EN BEILAH, WOON HEERLIK IN DIE STILTE EN PRAG
VAN BLOEM SE NOORDELIKE VOORSTEDE.
JW HET RUGBY IN sy bloed. As ‘n oud-speler vir “Ek het ook in Bloemfontein grootgeword, so vir my
die Pumas, Lions, Cheetahs, Griekwas en Sewes- is dit ‘n tuiste. Johannesburg was te besig. Hoewel
span, wy hy steeds sy lewe aan die ontwikkeling van Karlien nie hier grootgeword het nie, sal sy nou hard
dié sport en hou hy homself in topfiks. Om nie eers huil as sy hier moet weg,” glimlag JW.
van sy pragtige vrou, Karlien, te praat nie… twee Die Jonker-gesin bring graag tyd saam in die natuur
kinders later sou ‘n mens nie sê sy was ooit in haar deur op ‘n af-dag, en hou veral van visvang. Karlien
lewe swanger nie. “Karlien is baie gedissiplineerd se skoonheid het haar in 2012 tot in die top-10
oor haar fiksheid. Sy oefen sewe dae ‘n week met ‘n van die Mej. Suid-Afrikakompetisie laat beland. Vir
persoonlike afrigter. Die kinders hou ons ook natuurlik haar is fiksheid en gesondheid hoë prioriteit in hul
aan die gang,” vertel JW. gesinslewe. Sy hoop om hierdie goeie waardes en
JW en Karlien het mekaar ontmoet toe hulle albei gesondheidsgewoontes aan hul kinders oor te dra. “Ons
in Nelspruit gewoon het. JW het vir die Pumas rugby wil graag ons kinders op die regte manier grootmaak
gespeel, en Karlien het haar graad in bemarking aan en hulle die regte dinge leer. Dis ‘n groot eer om twee
Tukkies gevolg. “Ons het ‘n huisie in Nelspruit gekoop, klein siele te kan oprig en help ontwikkel,” sê JW.
maar het net ses maande daar gewoon. Daarna is ‘n Lewe ná rugby is vir JW bedrywig, uitdagend en
ons terug Johannesburg toe waar Karlien haar studies heerlik. Hy woeker saam met sy pa as ‘n finansiële
voltooi het, en nie lank daarna nie het Bloemfontein bestuurder by Attooh, en hul Vrystaat praktyk is in
hul permanente tuiste geword. Karlien het saam Mei vanjaar as die beste in die land aangewys. Karlien
met JW se ma die Olivelli Bridal Boutique begin. Die se bedrywighede by Olivelli Bridal Boutique hou haar
paartjie is in 2012 getroud en het heerlik in Mauritius besig. Sy bedien die hele Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap. “Sy
wittebrood gehou. JW het hard gefokus op sy rugby, kry baie kliënte
en Karlien op Olivelli. van ver af –
In 2015 is Liam gebore, en dertien maande later Johannesburg,
“Ons glo dat harde werk vrugte afwerp, en
is Beilah gebore. “Ja, dis soms rof om twee klein Kaapstad en ons wil graag hê dat ons kinders dit in ons
kindertjies in die huis te hê… enigiemand sal vir jou kan selfs Namibië, geesdrif en ywer moet sien.”
sê. Maar dis heerlik. Ons probeer om elke middag net wat spesifiek
na 4nm met die kinders te gaan stap in die omgewing na haar
by Wild Olive Estate. Veral na 7 Damme toe, waar dit toe kom in hul soektog na ‘n trourok. Sy het beslis
veilig en mooi is. Daarna bad Karlien die kinders en ek ‘n onmisbare teenwoordigheid in die wêreld van
sorg vir bedtyd-melk en storietyd.” Dit is een van die trourokke en mense vertrou haar oordeel en raad. Ek
FOTO’S: MANDIE NIEMANN
redes waarom JW en Karlien besluit het op Wild Olive is baie trots op haar,” sê JW.
Estate as hul tuiste – dit is luuks, veilig en enig in sy “Ons geniet ons lewe hier in Bloemfontein. Ons
soort. “Dis ook regtig baie bekostigbaar teenooor ander glo dat harde werk vrugte afwerp, en ons wil graag
estates en woongebiede in Bloemfontein.” hê dat ons kinders dit in ons geesdrif en ywer moet
Die besige stadslewe van Johannesburg tydens hul sien. Maar die stilte waar ons woon en die mooi natuur
verblyf daar, het hulle die waarde van die stilheid besef bring ons noodgedwonge terug na ons happy place –
wat ‘n mens in Bloemfontein en Wild Olive Estate kry. ons saamwees-tyd as gesin.”
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PROFILE PROFILE
When it came to picking a place to call home, Vinay and his family made the great choice of starting a life in Wild Olive Estate.
Microbiology and then progressed to acquire a formal Vinay joining the WOEOA, as a director. “He was very of nature. He adds that the visible security patrols
A place to call home
teaching qualification. “I started teaching Biology persuasive and gave me no room to ‘slip’ out of it. provides one with a sense of perfect security. It allows
(Life Sciences) from 1984 to around May 2000 at As the current chair of the WOEOA and the director residents to venture out freely on walks with children,
a secondary school. A very strict performance-based of security for the estate, my work encapsulates the grandchildren and pets.
regimen was implemented by the principals of the very essence of maintaining WOE as a class leading With the estate growing in its development, Vinay
SEITHATI SEMENOKANE past. You had to prove yourself teaching in the lower estate within the province. As the chair, accountability acknowledges that above all, no business plan can
grades before you were deemed competent to teach is vested in me to ensure that the MOI is implemented become reality without the complete buy-in of all
AS THE CURRENT CHAIR OF THE WILD OLIVE ESTATE matric learners. I then progressed to the Regional as a living document in a fair manner without bias or owners and residents. “Once we fully inculcate this
OWNERS ASSOCIATION (WOEOA) AND THE DIRECTOR Curriculum Unit of the then KZN North Durban favour. It is the proper implementation of the MOI that ideal, the estate will become a multi-faceted playfield
OF SECURITY FOR THE ESTATE, VINAY SINGH’S WORK Regional Education Offices as a curriculum convenor. ensures the viability of the estate as a place to nurture of joy for all. Finally, it’s a perfect dream to have a
ENCAPSULATES THE VERY ESSENCE OF MAINTAINING In 2004, Vinay relocated and joined the Free a growing family within an environment that has it all, state-of-the-art mall with a cinema
State Department of Education (FSDoE) as an advisor from flowing dams and weirs to trail runs.” complex neighbouring the
WILD OLIVE ESTATE AS A CLASS- LEADING ESTATE
working from Lejweleputswa District. “My wife and His duties include regular director meetings, ad estate as well as a well-
WITHIN THE PROVINCE.
son joined me in Welkom in 2007. My son completed hoc site visits, meetings with owners, developers and known radio brand in the
his secondary schooling at St Dominic’s College service providers to ensure all views are heard and all form of OFM!”
in Welkom and tertiary at the University of Pretoria pragmatic suggestions implemented.
GROWING UP IN DURBAN as an only son and the where he completed a B.Com Accounting Sciences “A lot of my energy focuses on safety and security.
first grandchild, life for Vinay was exciting, joyful and degree and also obtained the relevant post-graduate A safe and crime-free estate is the burning desire of
full of fun. “I remember the constant rejoinders of my qualifications. He is currently with Deloitte: Pretoria, all directors. To this end we are implementing a multi-
parents to my grandparents: ‘You are spoiling him!” and has passed his first CA board examination. He layer strategy, which is beginning to take root with
On the other hand, my parents were fairly strict and is well on the way to becoming a CA. In 2013, my National Fire and Security being our service provider.
strongly believed in equal doses of love and discipline. wife and I moved to the Head Office of the FSDoE. I Foot and vehicular patrols with AR personnel linked
My mum enshrined in me and my sister the explicit joined the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of QASME to our 24/7 CCTV room and electric perimeter fences
laws and practice of Hindu Dharma. and my wife is now the Chief Education Specialist form an external stratified security blanket. A dedicated
He describes one of his fondest memories as the for Languages in the FSDoE. She also serves as an cell number links all residents to the CCTV room, and
‘fern saga’. “My grandmother was a keen gardener and Umalusi external TVET English moderator and a DBE all emergency calls to this number are responded to.
her pride and joy was her maidenhair ferns. She firmly internal moderator for English HL, Papers one to However, we do need owners to also assume equal
believed that an Aspro every few weeks was what three.” responsibility and we want all owners to complete our
kept the fronds a perfect green. She had a special When it came to picking a place to call home, Vinay security vision of the estate by making their homes
and beautiful pot of maidenhair fern hanging in the and his family made the great choice of starting a life and complexes safe as well with beams, IR monitors,
veranda. In one of my naughty spells, I pulled off a in Wild Olive Estate. “The word ‘estate’ conjured up a cameras and monitored electric fences.”
few of the overhanging fronds. To say the very least, vision of rolling green hills interspaced with rumbling What inspires Vinay most about WOE is the
my grand-mum was upset. However, my grandfather brooks, wonderful hikes and walks – a Drakensberg dedication of the developers in their quest to
responded to say, “Who else is going to do this? You in Bloemfontein! The conservancy also served as provide an estate that adheres to standards
should be glad your grandson is doing this!” To date, I an attraction and incentive to keep fit. A regimen of without fear or favour. The public and private
am still figuring out my grandfather’s rationale. training enabled my wife to climb Mt Agung in Bali open spaces have the potential to be centres
Vinay completed his BSc at the then University prior to its eruption, in November.” of environmental excellence once developed,
of Durban-Westville with majors in Botany and In 2017, Johan Snyman explored the view of a safe nurturing locale to instil the beauty
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PROMOTION
HiJAcKinG
AwAReneSS Guide
This article is to emphasise the seriousness of hijackings In reality, such a situation is frightening it may be a good
on the person reading this awareness guide. idea to role-play the situation with your family and
talk them through how to respond and remain calm -
In the wake of recent violent hijackings that have assuming your children are old enough.”
captured headlines, South Africans are increasingly on
edge on the road – and rightly so. It’s any parent’s deepest fear to have a child in the
crossfire of a hijacking.
“It’s any parent’s deepest fear to have a child in the
crossfire in the event of a hijacking.
Here is some practical advice... How to Avoid a Hijack Situation
• Be aware of what is happening around you on the road. Take Precautions:
• Statistically you are more likely to be hijacked between • Become familiar with your environment. Get to know
16h00 and 20h00, especially on a Friday, and most does and does not belong in the vicinity of your home or
hijackings occur in the victim’s driveway. workplace. Keep your eyes open for anything out of the
• Prepare yourself mentally and physically for a hijack ordinary.
situation by possibly roleplaying a scenario with your • Lock all doors and close windows before driving off.
family. Treat it in such a way that it’s a game,so that • Try to vary your route to work, the gym – all the places
your children will react appropriately.
• It is important to realise that there is often nothing you
you travel to regularly.
• Hijackers are professionals too; they plan their attacks Keeping South Africa
can do other than to co-operate.
• As difficult as it may sound, try and remain calm, as the
carefully.
• Ensure all your mirrors are adjusted to give you an Safer Together
hijacker will respond according to your reaction. optimal all-round view of your surroundings.
• Acknowledge the hijacker’s presence, don’t make eye • Try to stop about 5m behind the car in front of you at a
contact and keep your hands visible. stop sign or traffic light – it makes for an easy getaway if
• When you are inside your vehicle with the doors locked trouble arises.
you are still in a “safe zone”, therefore position your •
child’s car seat on the passenger side of the vehicle so •
that you can reach back, undo your child’s safety belt •
and bring them out with you when you exit the vehicle. •
• Avoid getting out of the car first and then opening the •
back doors to get your child out. If this is unavoidable •
and you are forced to exit your vehicle while a small •
child is still strapped to a baby seat, take the car keys
with you as a ‘bargaining’ tool. … and don’t be fooled by:
0861 051 911
• If your children are old enough, take the child lock off • False appeals for help.
your vehicle and instruct your children on how to undo • “Accidents” such as having you car rammed from
their safety belts, exit the car and move away to safety. behind. Follow uS on SociAl MediA
• At all times, let the hijackers know what you are doing • Someone trying to get help from a stationary car.
and don’t make any sudden moves. • Your electric gates being jammed www.national.co.za
NATURE NATURE
7 Dams Conservancy
You can actively enjoy nature’s gym on your mountain bike, trail run and nature walks. EMMUEL SNYMAN
THE CONSERVANCY NORTH OF Bloemfontein, 7
Dams, neighbouring Wild Olive Estate, is an 86-hectare
reserve with unspoiled vegetation, karroid shrubland, dams
and koppies.
The Friends of the Seven Dams Conservancy is a group
formed in 1993 to protect and promote the Seven Dams
Conservancy. The Friends further identify projects, allocate
funds and oversee the rollout. New benches and bins
have recently been placed in the conservancy, invasive
species were removed, erosion structures constructed and
pedestrian bridges built. A strong focus for the next year is
the fencing of the western boundary of the conservancy.
Donations and sponsorships for 7 Dams are vital for
sustaining the conservancy, which includes the fence
project to the west. Contact Mr Hiemstra at 084-253-
0674 for any enquiries on the conservancy or to pledge
your donation.
Remember to visit your piece of nature in the heart
of Bloemfontein. The conservancy is always open for its
members and Wild Olive Estate residents. You can actively
enjoy nature’s gym on your mountain bike, trail run and
nature walks. Come and enjoy bird watching with more
than 160 species identified in the conservancy, with ideal
bird-watching spots close to the dams.
If you are a resident, contact the Wild Olive Estate
Owners’ office for your access code to the conservancy.
16 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 17ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE
Why to “Architect”
STARTING A JOURNEY TO build your dream home, the occupants as well as the public. This is celebrated through all the designs in the
whether it is a single- bedroom bachelor or a 1000-square Through the estate guidelines, the architects can estate, creating the desired environment for owners
metre house, is a daunting task. take their clients on a journey, entering their psyche and investors alike.
in Architecture? But where to start?
In Wild Olive Estate the architecture speaks for itself.
Within the guidelines, a clear sample encapsulates the
to read what they want. With that in mind, they can
tailor the design to accommodate the unique style
and requirements of their clients. We, as property
At the end of the day, architecture needs to be
celebrated and design needs to be celebrated.
A lifestyle must be designed to be enjoyed by
WHY SEARCH FOR THE SOLUTION IN envisaged dream. The main focus is to create a designed commerce architects, create designs that are pleasing all. Wild olive estate strives to create the best living
WILD OLIVE ESTATE? lifestyle for the people living in it. and functional to those who use or live in them. environment for each and every one.
The architects are concerned with the aesthetic issues, With a sensitivity to the surroundings of the estate’s …The question thus isn’t where to start? But rather
KOBUS SMIT proportions, masses, volumes and materials to create a environment, we will use all natural elements, where to settle?
sensible, pleasing environment, which can be enjoyed by topography and views to encapsulate the dream of the
clients.
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Show House
Central Media Park
CRC Church
Nature
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THE CONCEPT OF A “walkable secure strong demand for residential units, but also from
neighbourhood” where all amenities are in easy owner occupiers, due to its location, convenience
walking distance has truly come to life at Wild and secure setting within the estate.
Olive Estate and is The construction
a key factor behind of Phase 5 consist of
Development in
the rapid sell-out of only 35 residential,
recent residential and a few small
developments and development sites
fast growth of the
estate.
Wild Olive Estate specially approved
for smaller more
The launch of secured complexes.
EMMUEL SNYMAN
Phase 5 will bring Prices on residential
the newest addition sites start from
and expansion to Wild Olive Estate. The phase R 650 000.
is close to all amenities in the north, situated Construction of Phase 5 is expected to start in
on a prime piece within the estate. It straddles September and completion is scheduled for early
two worlds – fronting onto nature – with the 2019.
convenience of Northridge Mall literally a For further information go to www.
minute’s walk away. wildoliveestate.co.za, contact Emmuel Snyman
As such we expect keen interest not only from at 082-377-3634 or visit our showhouse at 20
investors and developers wishing to capitalize on Christo Groenewald Street, Wild Olive Estate.
22 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.zaCRAFT CRAFT
Salt and Pepper THE WORKSHOP WAS BUSY, and the log forgotten, but in
2010 the owner of the workshop took the log down and its
presence in the workshop started the conversation of how the
ELAINE KAPLEN wood could be turned on industrial steel centre lathes, to be exact,
a TOS centre lathe, which weighs 4 tons and is about three and
EXACT DATES AND TIMES OFTEN ESCAPE MEMORY. IT MUST a half metres in length. There was also a Mitchell lathe similar
to the TOS lathe, as well as a Colchester lathe, which is smaller.
HAVE BEEN 2005 OR 2006 THAT A BRANCH FROM THE
All three centre lathes in that workshop would eventually be used
TREE IN THE GARDEN OF OUR COMPLEX WAS PICKED UP
for pepper mills, depending on the size of the available material
AND STORED IN THE GIRDERS OF THE ROOF OF A LIGHT (wood) to be turned.
ENGINEERING WORKSHOP IN TOWN. The first pepper mill was turned, and then another and another,
all from scrap wood. Grinders had to be sourced, and the research
led us to the African agents for a quality grinder. CrushGrind®
is a hitech ceramic grinding mechanism patented in Denmark in
1991.
Fitting the grinder was another challenge as wood of different
qualities and lengths were used. Nuts and screws for seating the
tops were turned by hand, and special cutting tools were made for
this purpose.
We decided in 2013 to find a piece of Wild Olive and make
a pepper mill for Marise Potgieter, who was the architect in the
property commerce team at that time. It was a wedding present.
Numerous pieces of Wild Olive became available at Wild Olive
Estate but when turned on the lathe, many of them were found to
have rotted inside the log. Smaller pepper mills had to be turned,
holes filled and pieces glued together to make larger units. It
became clear that Wild Olive was a dense and very hard wood,
and that the steel lathes were perfect for turning and shaping Wild
Olive.
The Wild Olive tree is hardy, drought resistant and able to
withstand severe frost. However, grown in natural surroundings
with no regular watering or care, the wood is gnarled, the branches
often too thin to use. No trees were removed in order to get larger,
usable pieces of wood. Available wood was donated from areas
where trees had died or had previously been removed and were
now dry and left to rot, including Wild Olive Estate
Once worked and polished, Wild Olive is a beautiful wood.
Technically, the word grain refers to the orientation of wood-cell
fibres, and some pieces we have worked with have more grainy
characteristics than others, which adds to their attraction.
Unfortunately, the workshop has closed and the lathes are no
longer available for use. But there are a few lucky individuals who
have Wild Olive Pepper Mills made from wood collected in and
around Wild Olive Estate.
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Safety and security Teamwork makes the
WESSEL KRUGER & ELANA BESTER Wild Olive Estate dream a reality
ELAINE KAPLEN
MOST SOUTH AFRICANS ARE used to being sense of community that tends to exist in these estates. Front: Lizzy Mokela, Phyllis Fourie, Elaine Kaplen and Barbara Eygelaar.
extra cautious when it comes to safety and security It is well understood that knowing one’s neighbours Back: Justin Eygelaar, Emmuel Snyman, Elana Bester, Wessel Kruger, Johan Snyman and Kobus Smit.
at home. It’s unusual for a private house to not have and having some general insight into the dynamics of
security gates, burglar bars, perimeter fencing and the community is one of the best ways to build safe A DREAM WAS BORN WHEN JOHAN SNYMAN ENVISAGED AN ESTATE FOR BLOEMFONTEIN,
an alarm system managed by a private third party. and robust communities. In estates there is also less CLOSER TO SCHOOLS AND ALL AMENITIES, WHICH OFFERED CLEAN,
This, however, is need for fencing and WIDE OPEN SPACES.
not an ideal way high walls around THE DREAM INCLUDED SPACES that offered the freedom We have extended the team skills to offer construction and
of living but luckily individual properties. to walk your dog, ride your bicycle, run on dusty trails and included Justin Eygelaar as Construction Manager, who will
housing estates This not only adds to participate in the effective management of the estate in which oversee the construction of developments in close interaction
offer an appealing the aesthetic appeal you live. Wild Olive Estate was developed from that dream and with the Project Manager and Architect on projects.
alternative. and openness of has been supported by a multi-skilled and dedicated, yet small, Property Commerce is a property development company with
Characterised by the estate but also team who works for Property Commerce. a focus on luxury estate living and delivers affordable and luxury
perimeter fencing, means that people Director and Chairman of RWPC Property (Pty) Ltd t/a Property dream homes, offices, commercial property and various zoned
security cameras live less isolated lives Commerce, is Johan Snyman, a Professional Architect, Property vacant land options. Our skilled team oversees the entire property
and, in some cases, – getting to know Developer and Estate Agent. development process, from architectural land to handing you
security guards who one’s neighbours The Director: Projects, Emmuel Snyman, is a Civil Engineer, your key.
patrol the estate, starts with catching Property Developer and an Estate Agent. The Estate is managed by the Wild Olive Estate Owners
housing estates a glimpse of them Joining the Snyman brothers in the Property Development Association, directors drawn from the developers and the
offer the safety and every now and again! team is Kobus Smit, a Professional Architect and Director of the owners, with prior chairpersons Gary Stroebel, Charl Gray
security conventional The Wild Olive Architects Division. and co-directors Martelise Bester, Sepp Schrock and Solomon
neighbourhoods Estate is backed Property Commerce has a very strong team in terms of Zhu. Current chairperson Vinay Singh, financial director Alida
simply can’t. up by a dedicated 24-hour control room and in this business experience, skills, marketing and client services. Elaine Woityczka, and directors Emmuel and Johan Snyman strive to
Homeowners looking for peace of mind need to regard we want residents of Wild Olive Estate to know Kaplen has assisted Johan and Emmuel with Financial and maintain the lifestyle that attracts residents to the Estate. The
look no further than a housing estate, which offers that the control room can be reached by phoning Business Management since 2010. day to day activities are managed by the estate manager, Wessel
these security benefits as part of a package deal. 082-880-4606 or by sending an email to crimefree@ The planning of the project, development of the land and other Kruger, and the admin office at 20 Christo Groenewald Street is
A less tangible security benefit is derived from the wildoliveestate.co.za. legal requirements were completed in 2013, after which Elana managed by Phyllis Fourie.
Bester, a qualified Attorney, joined Property Commerce as Sales The dream of Wild Olive Estate realised in 2003 when the
Agent, working exclusively on Wild Olive Estate. Elana works immense development potential of a well located land parcel was
with a communications team and they develop and implement identified. Ten years of consistent effort and hard work followed
communication strategies to sell an exclusive lifestyle. Nicky to bring the dream to reality, when the first soil was turned in
Snyman is an Estate Agent and a Graphic Artist who brings March 2013. Until now, 60% of the infrastructure has been
out the exciting aspects of Wild Olive Estate through various completed and 50% of the land has been sold, with the roll-out
communication strategies. Barbara Eygelaar, with a B.Com of phases 4 and 5 in 2018.
(Entrepreneurship) degree, completes the Communications and Once completed, Wild Olive Estate will host 1 500 homes
Marketing team by adding best practice strategies to the mix. with A-grade offices and a shopping centre, as well as a school
We moved our office into our Show House in late 2015. The and a church. Wild Olive Estate – designed to bring nature and
lady in charge of Housekeeping is Lizzy Mokela. people together in harmony.
26 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 27FLORA FLORA
INDIGENOUS PLANTS,
HAVING EVOLVED to suit the
local environment, have certain
advantages. Their survival rate is
high and they establish quickly in the
environment. Minimal maintenance
is needed during and after
establishment. Planting indigenous
plants helps maintain the Wild Olive
Estate’s conservancy and helps retain
the special character of the area.
The use of indigenous plants also
motivates the distinctive sense of
belonging.
Despite modern development, Wild Olive Estate as a
conservancy, believes in environmental management.
As you drive through the estate and take time to
observe, you will note that indigenous trees have been
planted in groups of three and more along all the main
roads, which is simulated from the surroundings in the
green areas where trees grow in groups naturally. The
diverse flora, which provides habitat for a number of
bird and animal species, has valuable recreational and
aesthetic worth to this area and is perfect for nature
lovers who come to stroll and enjoy the biodiversity
of the wild olive estate settings. When choosing your
plants, make sure you have chosen the appropriate
species for a Wild Olive Estate site. By choosing
indigenous plant species for your landscaping, you
are not just helping the wildlife but you are creating
a healthier environment for yourself, your family and adapted to the environmental conditions. This means
your community. they need far less water, thus saving the most valuable
The planting of indigenous plants helps to prevent natural resource that we have: WATER. By using
the spreading of weeds to the green areas of the estate. the Wild Olive Estate plant guide and planting the
Wind, water and animals disperse seeds, which causes appropriate plants in your garden, you can contribute
exotic plant species to take over indigenous areas. The to the preservation of our unique landscape and ensure
indigenous plants can combat climate change and are it’s here for the future to enjoy.
Indigenous plants The planting of indigenous plants helps to prevent the spreading of weeds to the green areas of the estate.
in Wild Olive Estate Wind, water and animals disperse seeds, causing exotic plant species to take over indigenous areas.
NICKY SNYMAN
28 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 29ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
5% improvement in cardio-respiratory fitness from natural circadian sleep/wake cycle, not to mention
cycling led to an improvement of up to 15% on mental raising your body’s production of vitamin D.
tests. This is in part due to building brain cells in the 9) Social Benefits
hippocampus – the region of the brain responsible for Mountain biking is often a social activity shared
memory. “It boosts blood flow and oxygen to the brain, by clubs and groups who get out to ride together. It
Get moving!
which fires and regenerates receptors, explaining how provides a perfect opportunity to build personal bonds
exercise helps ward off Alzheimer’s,” Professor Arthur and make new friends with people who enjoy the
Kramer said. same activities that you do.
6) Improved Balance and Coordination 10) Enjoy Nature
JOHAN SNYMAN Unlike plodding on a treadmill or stair stepper, What better way to experience the great outdoors
mountain biking is a dynamic activity that requires the than to eat some dust and get intimate with thorny
Now’s the time to get active. Wild Olive Estate offers plenty of rider to constantly adjust to varying terrain, pitch, and bushes on the trail? Seriously though, mountain
elevation. Staying steady and secure on a mountain biking, more than any other activity, allows you to
beautiful space to go for a run or a biking session. bike not only keeps you from crashing, but strengthens quickly get off the beaten path and enjoy the solitude
MOUNTAIN BIKING SPECIFICALLY, HAS significant it puts less stress on your joints than other aerobic neural pathways and reinforces muscle memory. and majesty of nature. A busy urban environment has
health benefits and has remained a popular outdoor activities such as running. Cycling is also considered Balance and coordination requires the combined exactly the opposite effects of stimulating the fear and
recreational activity over the last few decades. a non-load bearing sport, which means that the act of resources of the brain, senses, muscles and nervous anxiety centres in the brain. Spend more time on your
As public health concerns, including obesity, sitting takes pressure off of your joints and reduces the system. Keeping these systems active as we get older bike and you may also become more likely to be more
heart disease, and diabetes, are on the rise, physical risk of injuring them. staves off disability from aging and reduces the risk of green and friendly to the environment.
exercise, especially in the outdoors, is becoming more 3) Decreased Risk of Diseases injury from falls.
critical to our health as individuals and as a society. Regular moderate exercise is known to strengthen 7) Whole Body Workout So instead of turning on the football game and
Mountain biking is a fun and exciting way to your immune system and keep you healthy. It’s no doubt you’ll recognize the defined calf reaching for a beer (in the immortal words of Freddy
enjoy the many health benefits of regular fitness and Researchers at the University of North Carolina found muscles of an avid cyclist, but you may not realise that Mercury), “Get on your bikes and ride.” There’s no
cardiovascular exercise, including: that people who cycle for 30 minutes, 5 days a week, mountain biking uses the muscles of your whole body. better way to improve your overall physical, mental,
1) Improved Heart Health take half as many sick days off work compared to their Of course, cycling builds strong legs, thighs and calves and emotional health.
Regular exercise is known to improve cardiovascular sedentary counterparts! and helps you get that nice tight butt. The balance
fitness. The British Medical Association studied 10 4) Reduced Stress and Improved Mood required to stay upright strengthens your abdominal Source: www.travelbughealth.com
000 people and showed that riding a bicycle for at The vigorous demands of mountain biking stimulate and core muscles. Climbing and manoeuvring turns
least 16 km a week lessened the risk of coronary heart your body to release natural endorphins, which are also strengthens your upper body.
disease by almost 50%. Mountain biking uses large the body’s way of feeling good and getting more 8) Sleep Better Wild Olive Estate wishes to establish an Action
muscle groups that require a lot of oxygen. This makes energy. Exercise also boosts serotonin, an important You may immediately feel tired and worn out after a Club for walking, mountain biking, trail running,
the heart work steadily, increasing your heart’s fitness neurotransmitter in the brain which helps to prevent ride, but it will ultimately lead to improved regenerative squash, gym, swimming, chess, books and many
by 3-7%. depression and anxiety. sleep when you need it at night. The exercise of riding more. Please register your interest by mailing
2) Less Stress on the Joints 5) Increased Brain Power decreases cortisol, a hormone that keeps us awake. Johan Snyman at js@propertycommerce.co.za.
Mountain biking is a low impact sport, meaning Researchers at Illinois University found that a Being an outdoor activity, mountain biking exposes
you to daylight which helps to maintain the body’s
32 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 33ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT
Loving the environment
VINAY SINGH IF HEALTH, SAFETY AND sustainable wonderful in quality driven alarms, beams and CCTV at estate
memories are paramount in your life, you have to negotiated prices.
LEARN TO LOVE … LEARN TO PLAY … LEARN TO LIVE … LEARN IT ALL AT THE PRESTIGIOUS WOE, choose WOE as your life’s destination. With the bio
THE PREMIUM LOCATION FOR FAMILIES IN BLOEMFONTEIN. diverse conservancy bordering WOE, you are in the The estate strongly subscribes to the efficacy of ‘all
cusp of nature’s bosom. You cannot ask for more after work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. In this regard
a hard day’s work! there are quarterly purpose driven estate programmes
that range from serene family and pet walks to the
I could wax lyrical about this amazingly clean, well- power-enhanced ‘Night Trail Runs’. More programmes
managed and organised estate with its architectural are at the design stage and will have a more family
designed homes and complexes that conform to bias ethos.
aesthetic brilliance but no words can adequately
describe this estate, which forms the pinnacle of The dedicated and contracted maintenance team
enlightened living. It is only through a visit to the ensures all verges are clean, neat and tidy. The trees
estate that you will imbibe the essence of it all! on the main road are flourishing and will soon form
the epitome of green living! The estate has several
WOE focuses on approved homes that are greens areas which in time, will become zones for
comfortable, have ease of access and are quality Zen relaxation, meditation and a ‘back-to- nature’ play
driven. The approved MOI sets the benchmark which area for children.
all homes have to conform to. This ensures that the
pristine growth and value of the estate is maintained A firm plus feature for many families in our modern
over time. All contractors and developers have to world is fibre to the home. WOE will soon enter into an
subscribe to a value-driven list of requirements that is agreement with a service provider for the installation
constantly monitored by the estate manager. of fibre to the home, with various affordable uncapped
options. WOE, in time, will have a comprehensive
Crime is mitigated through an integrated three- digital fibre-based communication system.
layered security protocol that comprises a monitored
boundary fence with CCTV cameras. All main streets For those looking to rest and recuperate, and those
are also covered by CCTV, where a dedicated operator after exceptional style, natural views and a city life
has a bird’s eye view of the estate. A 24/7 armed in a country lifestyle, our safe and exclusive estate
vehicle and foot patrol team are ‘on the prowl’ to keep is the home for you. Visit our WOE office on Christo
the estate safe for all residents. This security is driven Groenewald Street where our staff are ready to take
by National Security and Fire. The final layer is created you on your Aladdin’s journey of discovery!
by the owners. All owners are encouraged to invest
36 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 37FOOD FOOD
We celebrate World Chocolate Day on 7 July each year, and we are absolutely
LOVING this fancy take on a good ol’ chocolate chip cookie!
Chef Jenny Ward from CHEFS shares her recipe with us.
The choc chip cookie ...and some more chocolate!
(Can we ever get enough?)
Reinvented Try Chef Suné Niemand
from Upper Crust’s
WARM CHOC CHIP COOKIE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM DELISH chocolate fondant recipe.
You’ll need:
150 g salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
2 cup flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup almond flour
The most decadent
1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
½ cup white chocolate (chopped)
1 cup pecan nuts (chopped)
Soften the butter slightly and add the sugars to it. Mix in the
chocolate fondant
eggs one at a time. Add the flour, almond flour and cinnamon
to the mixture and mix well. Mix the chopped chocolate and
nuts into the mixture. Place 2 spoons of the mixture in a You’ll need:
small oven-proof bowl. Bake at 180°C for 12-15min until 300 g good quality dark chocolate
it is light golden and soft to the touch. Serve immediately 300 g butter
and top with peanut butter ice cream. 2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
40 g castor sugar
NOW, FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM…
20 g cake flour
You’ll need:
500 ml milk
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease eight 150 ml ramekins.
200 ml cream Melt the chocolate and butter over low heat in a heatproof bowl
8 egg yolks set over a pan of barley simmering water, making sure the base
125 g castor sugar doesn’t touch the water. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
2 tbsp peanut butter Beat the eggs, yolks and sugar until mousse like and
thick (about 5 minutes). Sift over the flour and fold in,
Heat the milk and cream together slowly. Mix the egg yolks and using a large metal spoon. Next, fold in the chocolate
sugar in a bowl. Pour the warm milk mixture over the eggs. Cook mixture. Spoon into the prepared ramekins. Put the
the mixture on a very low heat to form a thin custard. Add the peanut ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes until
butter while the mixture is still warm. Blend the mixture in an ice slightly risen and just firm to the touch. Serve immediately
cream machine. Serve on the warm choc chip cookie. with whipped cream.
38 Wild Olive Estate www.wildoliveestate.co.za www.wildoliveestate.co.za Wild Olive Estate 39PROMOTION PROMOTION VARS GESNYDE, GEREED-OM-TE-KOOK SOPPAKKE BESKIKBAAR… OOK HEERLIK IN BREDIES! SPAANSE CHORIZO EN KEKER-ERTJIE-BREDIE Bederf jou gesin deur ‘n Spaanse bredie van sagte varkvleis en vars groente. Jy kan die skil- en opkapproses vermy deur ‘n voorafbereide soppak te gebruik. BESTANDDELE: 2 eetl (30 ml) olyfolie 1 x 220 g chorizo; dun gesny 1 pak (750 g) Spaanse boontjiesopmengsel 2 teelepel (10 ml) gerookte paprika 1 kop (250 ml) wit wyn 2 kop (500 ml) hoenderaftreksel 1 kop (250 ml) tamatiepuree 2 teelepel (10 ml) bruin suiker Sout en varsgemaalde peper Handvol platblaar-pietersielie, gekap Hardekors-brood, vir bediening Verhit olyfolie in swaarboom-kastrol en braai chorizo vir 5 min. Voeg soppak-bestanddele by asook die gerookte paprika en soteer vir ‘n paar minute terwyl nou en dan geroer word. Voeg die wit wyn by en laat vloeistof geheel en al wegkook. Voeg aftreksel, tamatie-puree en bruin suiker by. Laat vir 20 min. oor lae hitte prut en roer nou en dan. Verwyder van hitte en voeg sout en peper by na smaak. Garneer met gekapte pietersielie en bedien met hardekors-brood. Bedien 4 persone
YOUR SCHOOL
OF CHOICE!
Curro Bloemfontein builds its activities – either
on academic, culture or sports level – on Curro’s
four principles, namely Christian values (ethics
and morals), creative thinking, positive discipline
and child-friendliness. Why else should Curro
Bloemfontein be your school of choice?
• We accommodate learners from 4 years to
Grade 12
• Learners write the IEB (Independent
Examinations Board) examination in Grade 12
• We have small class sizes (less than 25 learners
per class)
• Learners use tablets instead of textbooks from
Grades 4 to 12
• Robotics is offered as a subject in the primary
school
• We achieved a 100% pass rate in 2017
• We are a Umalusi-accredited school
• Our new music centre opens in May 2018
Applications are now
open for 2019!PHASE 5
Now Selling
www.wildoliveestate.co.za
SHOW HOUSE:20 Christo Groenewald, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein
Elana Bester Emmuel Snyman
C 082 493 1367 C 082 377 3634
O 051 5252 500 O 051 5252 500
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