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Fourways Gardens
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE

Message froM the general Manager

Thanks to the Fourways Gardens HOA team! capability but I have to admit that they have Fast.
pleasantly surprised me and I am confident
I Turfnet that the estate’s safety is in the right hands!
have been working with the team for
I wish to thank the two new managers that
The Turfnet team have put in extra effort
six months now, and I would like to take
were appointed since January. Thami as
in various areas. I think we can all see the
this opportunity to thank them and to
highlight some of the enormous tasks
Manager come with extensive experience
some of their work is not so visible to all.
that these people have undertaken and visible effort in beautifying the estate but Site Manager and Renette as Assistant Site
completed successfully! They undertook the clearing of our Nature in the field and have, in a short time, proven Reliable.
Reserve and tons of grass and branches themselves to be irreplaceable.
Many projects were in the pipeline before were removed. They cleaned up the K56
my employment but came to a grinding area, cleaned our waterways, and cut back Events and Communication
halt during the COVID lockdown period. The branches that could interfere with our Our events commenced the moment we
team and I had our work cut out to resurrect perimeter fence, amongst many other tasks. were able to host them and have been
these projects and execute them as soon as Oriel and his team have been a pleasure to supported very well by our residents. I Business Wi-Fi.
possible when the lockdown was eased. work with and are always willing to put in wish to thank Elmine for always sending
extra effort where needed. out Communications promptly and for the
Access newsletters, magazine, social media and
The OneSpace access system was Operations website updates that take place seamlessly.
implemented and we thank all residents Margot has been a tremendous help in this I will often, after hours, send a message to
who were quick to respond and record their department. Getting quotations, liaising our HOA office group that a drain is blocked,
wave at the Clubhouse, which was manned with service providers and making sure the or a water meter is leaking, as a reminder for MTN Business Broadband LTE means internet that’s fast,
by our student helpers. Our office staff were projects are done without delay has been her the team when they arrive at work. As a rule,
a great help when the App implementation forte in the background! To mention a few Margot will come back within minutes that it affordable and reliable - meaning you won’t miss a beat
took place. Special thanks to Margaret and projects: the rebuilding of the red brick walls had been reported and shortly thereafter I will when it comes to handling your business.
Elmine who came in on weekends and often at the Phase 1 Entrance and various corners see a post on Facebook advising residents.
worked longer hours to help residents who in Phase 2 were done swiftly and within I have discovered that the HOA team has a
struggled with the installation process. budget. She ensured that the boundary wall fantastic work ethic and I am proud to work
that fell over during the storms was rebuilt with each and every one of them! So, jump onto Mzansi’s Bozza network today!
Finance in record time as well. Margot works closely
Rodney and Katlego in our finance with our maintenance team to make sure Thanks to our Board of Directors
department have been exceptionally that projects are scheduled and completed The Board of Directors has been a great
hands-on with debtors and streamlining all as per the level of urgency that each task support to me during this period! We often
financial processes to ensure payments are requires. discuss matters late into the night and Call 083 123 1800 Click mtnbusiness.co.za Visit MTN Stores
loaded and released timeously. Members have had hefty words at times! This proves
who have missed a payment have been Hazel at our reception is also involved with their commitment and passion towards this
contacted and payment plans have been operational matters in addition to her day- estate and our staff. Thanks to each of you for
arranged, which has led to our debtors to-day tasks of answering queries, reporting the valuable contribution that you make, not
balance decreasing. Registration s and issues to Jhb Water or Eskom, compiling only to me, but also to directing the estate.
transfers of properties are happening the HOA Classifieds and helping wherever
without delay due to our finance possible. Many residents have grown to Over the past months, I have had the pleasure
department taking the time to streamline appreciate Hazel over the years for her of meeting many residents. I look forward
the entire process. Since January 2020, friendly and helpful nature, day in and day to many years of working at this beautiful
90 properties were sold. Some are still out. estate, and will endeavour to initiate many
in the transfer of ownership stage, and improvements, where possible.
the average sales price is R4 210 000. The Security
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Kevin
department’s initiative. company in the past, I was unsure of their

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