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ESTATE NEWS

SECURITY NEWS

Access control prevent future security risks. Homeowners if the pet owner becomes known to the estate
It has been brought to our attention that should note that there are consequences manager, a penalty may be levied, depending
there are residents who are bypassing the when security is being compromised and on the circumstances leading to the animal
estate access control policies/procedures by reactive measures are not the best option. being outside of the owner’s erf. Pets may
opening for their visitors’ vehicles using their Security starts with you as the homeowner. only be walked on a leash in the public open
own access advantage. Please take note that spaces. It is not the duty of security to take
this is a serious breach of estate access control Teenagers within the estate care of your pets or run after them. Ensure
security protocols. By not complying with The reported cases of children found roaming pets are within your property at all times.
access control protocols, we are promoting a around the estate has dropped and we
non-free security environment and this could would like to see the same behavior being Disrespect of security function by
lead to a serious security risk. Access to the continued. The risk portfolio is pleading residents
estate is only through wave system, codes, with residents to continue monitoring their It is evident that there are some residents
phone calls and a dual access card system. childrens’ actions and to know who they are who are impatient with security protocols
We urge residents to please refrain from associating with. I would like to encourage and tend to be combative when security is
compromising the access control procedures. residents to understand the teenagers’ enforcing estate rules; this is abusive towards
I have noticed that there are some residents behavior as they differ in terms of upbringing. security personnel. We urge residents to
who are still going out of the estate to fetch When approaching them, be cautious of the please respect the security function as we
their workers without following the vetting responsive behavior that could spark tension, need their services in order to protect our
process, which also poses a security risk to and always address them with parental status; properties and assets. Residents’ conduct
themselves and others. respect them as you would like them to towards security could lead to poor
respect you. Alternatively, immediately report performance from the security staff.
Spar shopping complex any suspicious behavior to security, who will Bed and breakfasts
Please take extra precautionary measures be able to address the issue accordingly. It has become evident that there are some
when visiting the Blue Valley Spar shopping residents who are turning their properties
complex as there have been a number of Speeding vehicles within the estate into B&Bs. As per the estate rules, this is not
reported incidents that took place in the We are still experiencing speeding vehicles permitted and also poses a serious security
parking lot and at the ATM. The reported within the estate, especially on the main risk to the estate. The estate rules are very strict
incidents include car jamming, theft out roads. Please adhere to the speed limit of when it comes to illegal businesses operating
of motor vehicles and ATM scams. Always 40km per hour while travelling within the within the estate. Recently a communication
physically test that your vehicle is properly estate and also educate your visitors. was sent out to all homeowners alerting
locked before walking away and ensure that them of the SYNDICATES TARGETING B&BS
valuables are out of sight. Keeping of pets for criminal activities. So far, criminal cases
Pet owners are reminded to look after that have been reported from Blue Valley are
Vetting their animals and to make alternative rape, discharging of firearms in public and
The vetting process is ongoing and there arrangements when not at home, as this armed robbery, which is not good for this
is a positive outcome, however, there are will result in pets found roaming around the community. We cannot wait until someone
contractors who have been found on the estate; pets might then be removed without dies and reactive measures are not advisable.
estate without being vetted as residents have the owner’s knowledge.
entered the estate without being verified. Noise and nuisance
We expect participative management from Please note that every pet must be registered Residents are encouraged to address
residents to support the security system put with the HOA and is required to wear a collar complaints of disturbances to the people
in place in order to mitigate risk, as we are all with a tag indicating the name, telephone causing such disturbance, and if no positive
mandated to provide safety and security for number and stand number of its owner. response is received, to then report to security
the estate. Stray pets without identification tags will be as this will also build good relationships
handed to the municipal pound or SPCA. between neighbours to be ‘neighbourly’. BV
It is a privilege to advise that the estate has
not had a serious security breach since the NB: No pets are allowed to roam the streets. Kind regards
implementation of the vetting of tenants, Roaming pets will be removed immediately,
service providers, contractors, and residents’ without notice to the pet owners and be Robert Hlongwane
employees. We urge residents to please handed to the SPCA. In the event of the Risk & Security Manager
comply with the measures put in place to owner being known to the estate manager, or Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate

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