Page 4 - FWG Issue 2 March 2024

Estate News

MESSAGE FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER

Dear Residents,

ith January’s water woes had pressing family matters that required
a distant memory, power him to go back home. We thank him for
issues took centre stage in his years of dedicated service to Fourways
WFebruary. Once again, the Gardens and wish him and his family the
Fourways Gardens community banded absolute best for the future.
together to support the dedicated Eskom
team working through the night in Edwin Mukhwa resigned from 24/7 Security
inclement weather to restore household Services to join his family business. This took
power supply. Of course, the HOA team was place very suddenly, but we wish Edwin
there every step - maintenance, providing much success in his future endeavours,
support, equipment and communications, and we are sure this community joins us in
and keeping residents up to date every step thanking him for the many years of service
of the way. he afforded us!
We are delighted to welcome Ricardo
From thunderstorms and heatwave days,
we already notice the morning light Naidoo back to the estate, taking over
creeping up a little later, reminding us that Charlene Marlin, Estate Manager the reins from Edwin as Security Manager.
autumn will soon be in full swing. Residents may remember Ricardo, as
he worked here three years ago. After
Although summer may be fleeting, it remains essential that residents moving to various positions in the industry, he has returned
maintain properties and garden verges for overall estate aesthetics to Fourways Gardens with more knowledge and an in-depth
and property values. Each household plays its part in creating an understanding of this community and our security requirements.
image of the estate to visitors. A reminder that refuse removal falls Welcome back, Ricardo!
on a Monday and recycling collection on Wednesdays. Bins left out
days before or after collection do not promote a positive reflection Lisa Hovgaard (Chairperson) will be spending the next six months
of Fourways Gardens. abroad. She has stood down as Chairperson, and our Vice Chair,
Ryan Horsman, will serve as Chairperson until the next AGM. Lisa
In February, FWGHOA took hands with Turfnet, 24/7 security and will continue to serve on the board, attend board meetings, and
Isaac Nguni Garden Services for a major community clean-up interact with HOA staff virtually.
operation of Uranium Park to Winnie Mandela Drive. Joburg City
Parks’ Joseph Ndou and Councillor David Foley supported the
project. Upliftment of the surrounding neighbourhood is just Exciting Events coming up in March include:
as crucial for the estate’s image and shows our commitment to The Family Campout, St Patrick’s Day and the ever-popular Easter
ensuring a clean and safe vicinity for our residents. Egg Hunt. Coach Smish launched The Chain Gang in the Bike Park
to much fanfare. We look forward to seeing our avid and novice
On the security front, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) was concluded
in early 2024, seeing 24/7 Security re-appointed as the Estate’s cyclists on the track! Don’t forget to book 20 April in your diary for
Security Service Provider. Tenders are important to ensure good the movie night.
governance, also confirming that the monthly spending on It’s been a jam-packed first three months of 2024, but we are just
security is market-related and that FWG is getting value for money. getting started!
Residents may have noticed the new Reaction and Site Manager
vehicles with eye-catching branding as part of the new contract. Sincere wishes,
Furthermore, Fourways Gardens welcomed back Ricardo Naidoo as Charlene
Security Manager following the departure of Edwin Mukhwa. Edwin Estate Manager, Fourways Gardens Residential Estate

Fourways Gardens • 2 • March 2024