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ESTATE NEWS

GET TO KNOW OUR SECURITY MANAGER,

DANIE BASSON

Name and Surname Are you married? Any children?
Danie Basson I am happily married with one daughter
(and son-in-law).
What’s your current position? Can
you give us a brief overview of what it What are your hobbies or interests?
is you do in your work? Outdoor activities especially angling. If not
Security Manager. I am responsible for that then I am happy to spend quality time
management and oversight of the total with family and friends.
security department.
Where did you grow up?
Short summary of qualification/s and Southern Africa – Gordons Bay, Grabouw,
past work experience Swakopmund (Namibia), Luderitz
I am a former member of the South African (Namibia), Kimberley, Rustenburg and
Police Service. I was a member for 17 years eventually Pretoria since 1983.
from 1997 until I resigned in 2004. What are your future plans or
I am also the former Chief Operations Did you have any key mentors or something exciting that you would
Officer of Hatfield City Improvement District people who influenced who you are still like to do?
having resigned in 2023 after 19 years of or what you believe in, in your work I have experienced amazing adventures and
service. and life? Tell us about them. opportunities thus far, and I survived all of
I am a devout Christian with numerous them… I would primarily want to make a huge
What do you enjoy most about your experiences of the Lord’s grace. During the success of my new occupation to the benefit
job at Silver Lakes? past seven years I also had the wonderful of Silver Lakes and its residents and related
I am looking forward to my new challenge opportunity to learn from my previous role-players. Preventing crime remains an
of safeguarding the people of Silver Lakes as CEO, Mr Lucas Luckhoff. Not only was (is) ideal I am always striving towards.
team leader of an amazing security group. A he a mentor and positive influencer but
close second would be meeting new people also a true friend. I can never neglect to Contact details
and new associated experiences. also mention my wonderful wife Melinda E-mail: security@silverlakes.co.za
and my only daughter Bianca – always Tel: 012 809 0142
Describe yourself in 3 words loving and supportive (in no particular
“Smile and wave”. order or I might have to start explaining). Thanks for the introduction, Danie!

ESTATE SECURITY

t is with concern that the HOA noticed a amounts are often paid to speed up the then bring them in as passengers/visitors
tendency of presenting false documentation application process or to deliberately without proper registration. Regular fines
Iwhen applying for access registration. This obtain illegal documentation. Applicants are issued in this regard, but the bigger
is particularly prevalent amongst workers are advised to rather follow due process concern is that of potentially jeopardising
registering for longer term access. This office at official departments to prevent being the integrity of the Estate’s security.
has a legal obligation to ensure compliance conned and losing money.
and may therefore not process any application Security services will remain vigilant and
if documents presented are false. Another tendency experienced is do its utmost to ensure and maintain its
circumventing the rule: “Bringing any mandate of securing Silver Lakes Golf and
Many applicants fall victim to unscrupulous form of labour into the Estate without Wildlife Estate.
“agents” when applying for official following the correct procedures in terms
documentation such as ID’s, Passports, work of permits.” Some members exit the estate Danie Basson
permits, driver’s licences etc. Exorbitant to pick up labourers from outside and Security Manager

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