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by both the homeowner and his/her • No vehicles are permitted in any park.
architect, a copy of the architect’s SACAP • Littering is prohibited (ample refuse
registration certificate and proof of bins have been placed in public areas
payment of the plan fee. Once the ASC in the estate). The bins are cleaned out
has signed off the plans, they will be twice a week.
considered for final approval by the HOA • Levy accounts must be settled by the 1st
Director of the Property Management of each month.
Committee (PMC). The development of the i-Neighbour
F ollo w -up app’s functions, in conjunction with the
Damage at the North Gate
communication contracted service provider, is progressing.
was received from The invitation message to visitors has
• A cement column and steel pillar at the Vodacom, wherein been amended by removing the reference
North Gate entrance was run over by a it was confirmed to the address “140 The Village Main
cement truck that was delivering cement that they have finalised the agreements Street” from the message, due to the
to a resident’s house on 6 August 2021. with several other internet service confusion caused between this address
Lexkon repaired the column at no cost, providers (ISPs), which will enable such and the address of the resident. Residents
whilst an insurance claim was submitted ISPs to gain access to the Vodacom fibre- are requested to send an address PIN-
on behalf of the Home Owners to-the-home (FTTH) open access network. drop with the visitor’s invitation message,
Association to its insurer. Residents who are not using the Vodacom which will assist the visitor to find his/her
• The Aesthetics Sub-Committee (ASC) platform, and who wish to make use of the way in the estate. The development of the
has reviewed 32 building plans for the FTTH network, are advised to contact their ‘group’ invitation is in progress – this will
first six months of 2021 in comparison to ISP with the request to contact Vodacom. be of benefit when inviting more than
the average of 20 for the first six months Vodacom will then, in turn, engage with one visitor at a time. However, we are still
of previous years. There is clearly an the ISP. experiencing challenges with multiple
increase in building activities. The ASC From time to time, certain rules tend deliveries. The courier companies turn up
has also reviewed the building plans of to be ignored more than others, of which at the gatehouse with one PIN to deliver
five of the new residential properties some of the more prominent rules are: at a specific address as per the PIN. Upon
in the new developing phase. The ASC • Contractors, which includes builders, enquiries made by the Security, the courier
meets on Wednesdays and homeowners painters, electricians, etc. are not does not declare that it has more than
are reminded to submit the following permitted to work on Saturdays, one delivery. Hence, once inside
documents for reviewing purposes: the Sundays, and public holidays. the estate, the courier delivers
building plans in triplicate, the HOA plan • Dogs taken for a walk must be on a at more than one address. The
approval form, which must be signed leash and dog pooh must be removed result is that the courier pitches
immediately by the person who is up unannounced at a residence.
walking the dog. A solution for this tendency is under
• No fires are permitted in any park or investigation. We urge our residents
open space in the estate. to make use of the ‘smart access’ via
bluetooth function to gain access at the
booms.
We appeal to all our residents and
visitors to comply with the COVID
regulations. The health and safety
of each one in the estate is of great
importance to us as a community.
With the 2021 Olympic Games behind
us, one can ponder upon the wise words:
“It is not whether you
win or lose, it is how
you played the game.”

Best regards,
Estate Management

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