CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
eTrumpeter OFFICIAL BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF
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SEPTEMBER 2020
WHAT IS -LEVEL LOCKDOWN? GLOPORTAL Visitor2Management
CONTENT
This magazine is designed & published in partnership by :
• Estate Contact details
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• A word from the General Manager
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• The Wilds Security
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• Speed limit
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• Coronavirus Covid-19 Impact:
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ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES
• What does Level 2 mean? • Selling your property
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• Operating a Business
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• Committees at work
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Tel: 072 386 7347
• RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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• The Wilds Service Providers
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E-mail: advertise@blackmarblemedia.co.za
• In memoriam
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Contact our sales team
Next Newsletter: OCT/NOV 2020
Disclaimer: This eMagazine is produced especially for residents of The Wilds to provide updates and useful information. It is produced by GLOVent Media & Black Marble Media on behalf of the Home Owners Association of The Wilds. Although every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of content, The Wilds HOA and/or the Publisher, cannot be held liable for any inaccurate information, and may not agree with all opinions expressed in this publication.
Estate Contact Details Brendan Olivier (General Manager)
brendan@the-wilds.co.za
3701
Ronel Mulvaney (Estate Manager)
ronel@the-wilds.co.za
3702
charmaine@the-wilds.co.za
3703
Charmaine Strange (Secretary)
Dolf Stolz (Supervisor)
dolf@the-wilds.co.za
If you experience any problems regarding access cards or biometrics, please contact Gate 1 (one). Tel no 012-996 0551
AFTER-HOURS AND WEEKEND CONTACT NUMBERS:
Gate 1 Fibre to Fibre phone: 3301 or 3302 Gate 2 Fibre to Fibre phone: 3402 or 3403
Estate office [Clubhouse]
012 940 8285 & 012 996 0123
IPECS numbers:
3701, 3702 & 3703
Gate one [Admin office ]
012 996 0551/3303
Gate two [Security control office]
012 996 1062
SECURITY Contract Manager: Barry Willemse 082-978 3644
IPECS Number: 3601
Duty Managers
082 978 3288
24/7
Control room
012 996-1062
IPECS Number: 3602
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Life has changed dramatically for all of us; whatever was planned and whatever new-year resolutions were made, we are now in a different space and time, where the old is no longer the norm. At the same time, it became clear that the unchanging things are those that are difficult to define but crucial to have as a basis: respect, honour, honesty, compassion, empathy and more. Values has come to the fore as defining aspects and very often the mainstay for survival. Spring is in the air, with the start of thunderstorms, late-afternoon rains and beautiful flowers blossoming all part of the changing seasons. It is also a great time to focus on the rejuvenation of nature and spirit!
of the Internet Service Provider we used, resulted in many e-mails being send to residents with a Trojan file attached. We have resolved the matter to prevent this from happening going forward, however we still have mails going to residents from the old mailboxes. Please look carefully at e-mails coming from us and if it is not stating “@the-wilds.co.za� in the sender`s name, please delete it. Enjoy reading the e-Trumpeter
Brendan Olivier
General Manager
Please note that a malicious hacking into the data base
general Manager
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The Wilds
security
1. The curfew times are still in place from 22h00 to 04h00 and Security will record all movement through the gates during these hours. 2. RF tags has proven to be a very good measure against Covid-19 and germ transfer in general. Thanks to all the residents using these. 3. Several residents have supplied face masks for security, bringing joy and colour to their positions. Thanks to those kind residents. 4. Visitors: It is not the task or obligation of security to control visitors to the households of our residents. It stays the responsibility of those owners/residents to adhere to the relevant regulations.
5. Clubhouse, parks and sporting areas: Please adhere to the regulations relating to maximum persons per event (50) or group (10) when visiting the braai areas. Sport regulations does not allow for spectators and always the application of the basic rules. 6. Contractors picked up outside the estate: Contractors, domestics and gardeners may not be collected from outside the Estate. Security Procedures must first be followed for them to enter that forms part of the safety of all residents. During the lockdown no persons other than owners and residents may enter at gate 1. No persons may be picked up outside the gates and brought in!
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speed limit Please do not exceed the speed limit: Trumpeter`s Loop maximum 40 Km/h Sub-Estates maximum 20 Km/h Sectional-Title Complexes maximum 15 Km/h
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Coronavirus Covid-19 Impact: Rule changes and additions The rules were changed in line with the lockdown regulations issued by government. These changes are temporary and will change as the levels and ministerial rules are changed. You will be kept informed at all times.
5 Levels of risk has been determined. We are on alert level 2. CLICK HERE for a detailed summary
In essence, the basic rules are: • Stay at home, • Only go out to purchase essential goods (food, medicine) or to go to hospital or a funeral or to fill up, • Wear a mask when going out, • Do keep the social distance of at least 1 meter. • Sanitise, very often.
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LEVEL 2 LOCKDOWN THE NATIONAL STATE OF DISASTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 15 SEPTEMBER 2020.
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It is once again important to inform owners that the HOA Office requires a copy of: 1. An Occupancy Certificate. The number on this document must tie-up with the Approved Tshwane Plans that the HOA office also requires. The building must match the plan when the physical inspection take place for the transfer of the property to be finalized. 2. We request owners to firstly contact the HOA office to ensure that the office indeed has copies of these documents before a home is listed, or a purchase agreement signed as it can take months for the owner to obtain these documents from the Council. This includes both Sectional Tile Units and Full Title Homes.
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Selling your property (CONT.)
1. Clearance will be placed on hold, until the HOA office has received these documents, and for the property inspection to be approved before the clearance will be signed. We strive to finalise Clearances for the Sale of a Property to take place as quickly as possible but cannot do so if the documents are not on the HOA files. It remains the current owner’s responsibility to ensure that these documents are on the HOA files, even if the property is not for sale. Note, you may sell your home privately, and if you make use of an Estate Agent, the Agent must be registered at the HOA Office. Extract - Received from our Ward Councillor: Property Registration, Clearance Certificates, Building Plans & Inspections. Although estate agents are now allowed to work and sell properties, the City of Tshwane has not yet opened the financial section (for clearance certificates) or the town planning departments. As a result: No *clearance certificates* are being issued. If you plan on selling your property make provision for an extension to the offer to purchase to allow for a clearance certificate to be issued. If you *plan to develop or make application for consent-use* - bear in mind no town planning applications are being processed - make provision for this in your contract with the town planner. The *architectural profession* also hugely impacted by building control being closed. No approval of plans or building inspectors. Our aesthetics committee are doing their inspections and related tasks, where so possible.
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Operating a business We call on all residents who operate a business from their homes to please complete the application form found on our web-site: www.the-wilds.co.za and forward to: ronelm@the-wilds.co.za. You also need approval from your Body Corporate if you reside in a Complex. Full title homes need approval from neighbours. Thereafter, the application with the additional documentation required will be forwarded to the different HOA Committees up to Board Level for approval. (TIP: when you log-on to our website, do not enter your username or password. On the headings you will find a topic: Contracts – scroll down to the document: Operate a business from within the Estate). You will not be allowed to advertise your business on The Wilds Facebook if your business is not registered with us.
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NEWS
Committees at Work The various committees are resuming their functions now and aspects such as lighting around the estate, cameras at critical junctions, development of the park and more, are all now subject of action plans. In our next issue this will be discussed in detail.
The Park in The Wilds This area is now being developed slowly and surely, in order to become a serene and quiet place to visit, enjoy and relax. Registered Service Providers The normal registered service providers are now allowed into the estate, but must adhere to the following rules: • They must be permitted as a business to operate, being an approved provider of essential goods or services, and the driver must likewise be permitted to do the deliveries. • With regards to residents doing business inside the estate, the situation is that we are well aware of the severe constriction of economic activity and do not wish to limit the activities of our members. There are, however, stringent regulations which has to be applied at all times. Gardens
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The gardens are now being prepared for spring. The staff are back on the job and they are doing their best to make this estate our pride and joy!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH :
BRIGHT SPRING SALAD Welcome spring into your kitchen with this delicious bright spring salad.
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https://www.loveandlemons.com/spring-salad/#wprm-recipe-container-47647
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WHAT YOU NEED: • 1 bunch asparagus, tender parts, chopped into 1-inch pieces • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed • A few handfuls of salad greens • 2 radishes, thinly sliced • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese • ½ avocado, pitted and diced • ¼ cup chopped, toasted pistachios • ½ cup roasted chickpeas • Fresh herbs, for garnish (basil, mint and/or chives) • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper • Dressing • ¼ cup fresh basil or a mix of basil and mint • 1 small garlic clove • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus ½ teaspoon zest • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as desired • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the asparagus for about 1 minute, until tender but still bright green. Transfer to the ice water for 1 minute, then drain. Allow the asparagus to dry and transfer it back to the bowl and add the peas. 2. Make the dressing: In a food processor, pulse together the herbs, garlic, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, olive oil, and salt. 3. Add half of the dressing to the bowl with the asparagus and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Assemble the salad. Arrange the salad greens on a platter, then layer the asparagus/pea mixture, the radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, chickpeas, and herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season to taste with more salt and pepper, and serve.
For more information, click here to contact Estate Manager, Ronel Mulvaney
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Registered Service Providers (click to view) • Gardening Services • Armed Response • Cleaning Services
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In Memoriam Two of our residents have died as a result of Covid-19 infection. Our thoughts are with their families and friends.
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