202107-The-Wilds-Estate-Newsletter by Black Marble Media

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OFFICIAL MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF

THE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19

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JULY 2021

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CONTENT

This magazine is designed & published by :

• Estate Contact details

• A word from the General Manager

• A word from the Estate Manager

• Covid-19 Edition

• The Wilds: Service Providers

• Coronavirus Covid-19: SA moves to Level 4

• News from the Committees

• Recipe of the Month

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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)

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 IPECS:

3302 or 3303

Gate 2 IPECS:

3402 or 3403

Estate office

012 940 8285 & 012 996 0123

IPECS numbers:

3701, 3702 & 3703

Gate one [Admin office ]

012 996 0551/3303

Gate two

012 996 1062/3401

SECURITY Contract Manager Pieter Schoeman 082-978 3644

IPECS Number: 3601

Duty Manager

082 978 3288

24/7

Control room (24/7)

012 996-1062

IPECS Number: 3602

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A word from the

General Manager August is the month when winter bites hardest, but also the month when we start having longer days and when we start planning for the return to more normal circumstances. The replacement of the electric fence in Trumpeter`s Loop, on both sides from the Buffalo Creek circle to Gate 1, is completed. The new electric fences in Antelope street are planned for this month. Please treat these fences as live at all times during construction, as testing is being done intermittently. Please ensure that all your residents, employees and visitors are duly informed. It is also the responsibility of the member/resident to ensure that all vegetation is at least 1,5 metre away from this fence. Looting did not directly influence us, but the insecurity as well as the very weak and belated reaction from our SAPS and SANDF in the trouble spots, had all residents worried. Locally we had very good response from the Garsfontein SAPS as well as the Boschkop SAPS assisting during some joint operations. All the security firms serving this area did a couple of major “visible policing”

operations with the SAPS in attendance. This will continue as and when required. There were several very welcome supportive gestures from our residents, which were highly appreciated! • In this Covid-19 edition we look at a wide range of topics, but perhaps the mental issues around being in a state of lockdown (not lockup) deserves some special thought. We have had many incidents of residents aggravating their neighbours or acting totally out of character. In difficult times, always strive to be kind. • Our special thoughts to those of us who suffered the loss of a family member, friend, colleague or someone special during these times. The Board of Directors will be meeting in August and the date of the next AGM will be considered. Enjoy August, stay safe and take care!

Regards

Brendan Olivier General Manager

A word from the

Estate Manager

For those who are working from home: It has probably been an experience to adapt to the changes, or a complete mind shift referring to: noise, and the active surroundings with schools being closed for some time, visitors & deliveries that have increased and now you realize that your environment is not at all as quiet and peaceful as it used to be. You could also have been interrupted by loud music, noisy vehicles, motorbikes and barking dogs etc but the advantage of living in a gated community has it perks – The Rules & Regulations of the Estate can be obtained from our website: www.the-wilds. co.za. Please read these and be informed. Working from home: For those who are working from home: It has probably been an experience to adapt to the changes, or a complete mind shift referring to: noise, and the active surroundings with schools being closed for some time, visitors & deliveries that have increased and now you realize that your environment is not at all as quiet and peaceful as it used to be. You could also have been

Life throws all sorts of curve balls, no matter how big or small the crisis is, the body and mind can survive these unforeseen circumstances. Think positively and have empathy for those who are struggling. Somewhere in the circle of life, you have also probably been in the same boat. Give yourself permission to think and to take charge, make good choices about the wonderful thing called ‘time’. Take care of interrupted by loud music, noisy vehicles, motorbikes one another, read a good book, eat and barking dogs etc but the advantage of living in a healthy and don’t forget… laughter gated community has it perks – The Rules & Regulations and music are the best medicine. of the Estate can be obtained from our website: www. the-wilds.co.za. Please read these and be informed. Coping with Covid circumstances, or whatever life throws at you Keeping head above water and to adapt, can’t be easy, and to make changes to our personal circumstances can be tricky. Then, you also need to deal with so many people close to you having Covid, or who have lost their lives, added to this, concerns about the children with school or university related issues, and even when the next income might arrive – all this increases the weight to the invisible hump on your back.

REMOVAL Refuse

Refuse removal

Global Waste does most of the Estate’s refuse removal and will only empty bins branded with their logo. They will not remove additional waste, unless it is recyclable items placed in their clear plastic bags. If you require clear plastic bags for your recyclable items, please contact Global Waste on 072 667 1019. Cardboard boxes must be flattened. If you require additional domestic or garden bins, please contact Charmaine Strange on the HOA Office number 012 940 8285. Please note: Only owners may order refuse bins. The monthly cost is added to the owner’s Mid-City or Body Corproate account.

Regards

Ronel Mulvaneyr Estate Manager

EDITION COVID-19

Dear Residents, this month’s e-Trumpeter is focused on Covid-19, what it’s all about and what our residents should know and be aware of, in the second year of dealing with this virus. 14,369,234

2,377,823

2,158,183

69,775

6,384,382

Tests Conducted

Positive Cases Identified

Recoveries

Deaths (2,93 % of positive cases)

Vaccines Administered

COVID-19 Looking at the past and the New Normal: The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa is part of the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 5 March 2020, then Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize confirmed the spread of the virus to South Africa, with the first known patient being a male citizen who tested positive upon his

return from Italy. The first death to have occurred from the disease was reported on 27 March 2020. On 15 March 2020, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, declared a national state of disaster, and announced measures such as immediate travel restrictions and the closure of schools from 18 March. On 17 March, the National Coronavirus Command Council was established, “to lead the nation’s plan to contain the spread and mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus”. On 23 March, a national lockdown was announced, starting on 27 March 2020. On 21 April, a 500 billion rand stimulus was announced in response to the pandemic. Ramaphosa announced that from 1 May 2020, a gradual and phased easing of the lockdown restrictions would begin, lowering the national alert level to 4. From 1 June, the national restrictions were lowered to level 3 The restrictions were lowered to alert level 2 on 17 August 2020. From 21 September 2020, restrictions were lowered to alert level 1.

COVID-19 Edition (Cont.)

In December 2020, the country experienced a second wave of COVID-19 infections. The lockdown was tightened from an adjusted level 1 to an adjusted level 3 starting on 29 December 2020. The lockdown was lowered from an adjusted level 3 to an adjusted level 1 starting on 1 March 2021. On 17 February 2021, the national COVID-19 vaccination program was officially rolled out. On 8 May 2021, local cases of variants of concern Delta (first detected in India, which has a higher transmissibility and reduced neutralisation than South Africa’s dominant variant, Beta) and Alpha (first detected in the UK, which has a higher transmissibility and is more lethal than South Africa’s dominant variant, Beta) were reported. On 31 May 2021 the country was moved from adjusted level 1 to an adjusted alert level 2, due to a third wave of infections. On 15 June 2021 the country was moved to alert level 3. On 28 June 2021, the country was moved to adjusted level 4, with the Delta variant fast becoming the dominant strain in the country. On 9 July 2021, sixteen months into the pandemic, doctors in Johannesburg described the system there as beyond

its breaking point, with insufficient beds and barely or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. enough oxygen. On 25 July the country was moved to • Stay home if you feel unwell. adjusted level 3. Thanks to Wikipedia for information. • If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. • Calling in advance allows your healthcare provider Most infected people will develop mild to moderate to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This illness and recover without hospitalization. protects you and prevents the spread of viruses and other infections. Most common symptoms: • Fever, dry cough, tiredness Masks • Masks can help prevent the spread of the virus Less common symptoms: from the person wearing the mask to others. Masks • aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, alone do not protect against COVID-19 and should conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, a be combined with physical distancing and hand rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes hygiene. Follow the advice provided by your local health authority. To prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an Self-care and Isolation: alcohol-based hand rub. After exposure to someone who has COVID-19, do the • Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is following: coughing or sneezing. • Wear a mask when physical distancing is not • Call your health care provider or COVID-19 hotline possible. to find out where and when to get a test. • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. • Cooperate with contact-tracing procedures to • Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow stop the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 Edition (Cont.)

• If testing is not available, stay home and away from others for 14 days. • While you are in quarantine, do not go to work, to school or to public places. Ask someone to bring you supplies. • Keep at least a 1-metre distance from others, even from your family members. • Wear a medical mask to protect others, including if/ when you need to seek medical care. • Clean your hands frequently. • Stay in a separate room from other family members, and if not possible, wear a medical mask. • Keep the room well-ventilated. • If you share a room, place beds at least 1 metre apart. • Monitor yourself for any symptoms for 14 days. • Call your health care provider immediately if you have any of these danger signs: difficulty breathing, loss of speech or mobility, confusion or chest pain. • Stay positive by keeping in touch with loved ones by phone or online, and by exercising at home.

Vaccines (some still in trial stage). On 17 March 2020, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority announced that it would expedite review of treatments, vaccines and clinical trials. Currently a total of 6 vaccine candidates are under trial in South Africa. Vaccine Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Type (technology) Viral vector

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

N/A

Completed

Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 RNA vaccine

N/A

Completed

Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Completed

N/A

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Subunit

N/A

Completed

In progress

GRAd-COV2

Viral vector

N/A

Completed

In progress

ImmunityBio COVID-19 vaccine

Viral vector

In progress

Not yet

Viral vector

COVID-19 Edition (Cont.)

EXERCISE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.

On 7 July 2021, the first batch of 190,710 Doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived at O.R Tambo International Airport. During the 2021 South African unrest, the vaccine rollout encountered a slowdown as businesses and vaccine sites were shut down due to protests and looting in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal. “South Africa says vaccine rollout, essential healthcare disrupted by unrest”. C

July 2021

On 14 July 2021, the rollout for educators officially ended with more than 500 000 people being vaccinated. However, any educators who could not make it to a vaccination site during the official program still qualify to be vaccinated.

On 3 July 2021, SAHPRA approved China’s Sinovac CoronaVac Vaccine for local use via emergency use authorisation on the condition that Sinovac provides further information on risk and efficacy. On 5 July 2021, The Department of Health announced that the government would now reimburse private sites for the vaccinations of all uninsured people. Allowing any person qualified for a vaccine to be allocated to the most appropriate site, regardless of if it is private or public.

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COVID-19 Edition (Cont.)

CLOSING NOTE Covid-19 may very well prove to be the most serious challenge mankind has ever had to deal with. By taking all the required and necessary preventative steps and adhering to the basic protocols, your own and many other lives could be saved.

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KEEP SAFE, ADHERE TO HEALTH PROTOCOLS AND STAY ALIVE!!!

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CORONA VIRUS: WE ARE AT LEVEL 3

THE

COMMITTEES

News from the various committees are as follows: Clubhouse: Chaired by Mr Gilbert Muller The clubhouse committee is preparing for the re-opening of the clubhouse facilities and some very positive changes are on the way. With that will come improved security as well as stricter controls being exercised, in order to allow everyone there the opportunity to enjoy our clubhouse to the full. Several initiatives are being planned for launch at the clubhouse. In the future facilities such as a coffee shop, a library and others will be considered, whilst clubs such as a book-, chess-, bridge/canasta-, wine- and others will be hosted there. We are awaiting applications for some of these.

Finances: Chaired by Mr Alex Philippou The financial statements as well as the budget has been signed off and will be presented to owners at the AGM. Security: Chaired by Genl (ret) Ben Groenewald Major technological improvements are being implemented on 1 August. These are mostly concerned with record keeping of events and protecting us from any threats. In this planning a lot of inputs were given by experts in the various fields, including several of our own residents. The looting and related vandalism raised several alarms and the security environment reacted very positively.

NEWS

Committees at Work (cont.)

Lots of interactions led to a structured reaction mechanism being put in place, with all parties thereto ready to protect and secure. Pieter Schoeman, Bidvest Protea Coin Contract Manager, was also a patient with Covid-19 and is still in the healing process. Best wishes! Rules & Fines: Chaired by Mrs Aletta Marais It is with shock that we received news of the untimely death of the chairman of the Rules and Fines committee, Mr Willie Griesel. Our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. Aesthetics: Chaired by Mr Christo Myburgh Exquisite gardens: We are not yet there but are moving in the right direction with our Communal Gardens along Trumpeters-Loop & the Clubhouse grounds. Significant changes are being made in preparation of Spring. Our Servest Garden team is doing very well, and we applaud them for their achievements so far. We are making the Municipal Park more accessible, and soon this area will have picnic tables & benches for you to enjoy, reading a book or just spending time with family and friends, feeding the birds, or just relaxing. A

designated smoking area is placed at the security building, therefore smoking at the Clubhouse is restricted. Gardens in the inner Sub-Estates: Sectional Title Complex Entrances, Full Title Home front gardens and pavements & Empty stands: The Aesthetics Committee reminds the residents of the letter that was sent via Mid-City on 22nd February 2021 marked: Garden Keeping. Rule B: Streetscape point 1: “Every owner is obliged to maintain, trim and keep clean and tidy, and manicure the area between the road kerb and the boundary of his property. The HOA may oblige the owner or tenant to improve the appearance of this area, when deemed necessary, and at the cost of the owner”. Rule C: Environmental Management point 9: “Vacant stands must be kept clean to the satisfaction of the Association. Owners are responsible to remove rubble dumped on their erven, even if dumped by others. Failing which the Association shall remove the rubble, at the cost of the owner”.

Critical Telephone Numbers : SAPS 112 or 10111 or 012-4720144 (Garsfontein) Ambulance 012-3106300 or 0860-999911 (Discovery Emergency) Security 012-9961062 Fire Brigade 10177 Tshwane Electricity Tshwane Water

012-3399111 012-3582111

Duty Manager 082-9783288

NEWS

Committees at Work (cont.)

Aesthetic Plan – Division: Owners are reminded to read the new SPLUMA Legislation and to have their approved Tshwane building plans and Occupancy Certificates in order. The property must match the approved Tshwane building plan, with the relevant Occupancy Certificate – this includes Sectional Title Units and Full Title Homes. Approved Tshwane building plans and occupancy certificates can be obtained from the Council. On a weekly basis, the Aesthetics Committee Members come across properties that do not match the Approved Tshwane building plans, due to amendments that were made, or other changes that are seen, and when the owner wants to sell, the plans do not match the property. Please note: the HOA cannot be held liable for any oversight, costs, or delays. The new owner of the property takes full responsibility of the property when the property is purchased, therefore he must ensure at his own cost that the property purchased matches the plan, with a relevant Occupancy Certificate. NB: before placing your property on the market – ensure that the Estate Agent you use, is registered with the HOA office. Amendments: I refer to my article found on our website: www. the-wilds.co.za, in the E-Trumpeter Magazine dated January

2021 pg. 6 & 7 that states the guidelines, if amendments were made, or any other deviations. Please note when connecting to the website: do not enter your Username or Password - the headings above will show: E-Trumpeter. Solar panel installations: Full Title Homes: The HOA requires the following: hand drawings on an approved Tshwane Roof Plan, indicating the size of each panel, the number of panels & the total coverage. Neighbour and HOA approval are required. After installation, a COC must be submitted to the HOA office. Sectional Title Units: The HOA requires a resolution taken at an AGM, with a COC after installation. Please note a solar geyser, or any form of water tank may not be installed on top of the roof. If so, the geyser or tank must be screened, so that it is aesthetically pleasing, and not visible from the road. Gas Certificates: If gas was installed the HOA requires a Gas Certificate. Frequently asked questions: 1. I have enclosed my stoep. Do I need approval? Answer: Yes, approval is required from the HOA, Tshwane and a

New Occupancy Certificate. The HOA will also require a resolution for Sectional Title units. 2. I have a pool, but do not see the pool on my approved Tshwane Plans. Do I need to submit amended plans? Answer: Yes, approval is required from: Neighbours, the HOA and Tshwane. 3. Carports? Answer: As per HOA rules -all carports are currently illegal structures. Gardening: Chaired by Mr Rupert Oberholster Hard work has been the motto for the past month and it can be seen in our gardens. Even during the very dormant winter period, a lot of changes have been brought about, with a distinct impression created that our gardens will blossom in spring like never before. In the coming month a lot of attention will be given to the pathways and related aspects of the “hard garden” part of the renewal project.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH :

MARSHMALLOW

and Chocolate

HOMEMADE BEEF PIE BRAAIBROODJIE 6 SERVINGS | PREP: 10 MINS | COOKING: 1 HR Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Have you planned something special for your loved ones?

Jan Braai’s delicious Marshmallow and Chocolate Braaibroodjie is bound to hit the sweet spot. Give it a try and send photos of your Valentine’s Day celebrations to wilma@blackmarblemedia.co.za – you could be featured in the next edition. Original recipe by Black Garlic

WHAT YOU NEED: • • • • • • • • •

RECIPE OF THE MONTH:

1 kg beef fillet 1 onion 4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tomato — grated fresh thyme store-bought puff pastry egg — beaten

METHOD: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Cut fillet into small sizeable pieces. Fry until golden brown. Add onion and garlic and black pepper. Add tomato paste, tomato and thyme. Add water and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Remember fillet is softer than other cuts, so you might need to adjust cooking time accordingly. 5. Once pie filling has cooled down, roll some puff pastry. Generously fill an oven proof dish with the fillet filling. Cover it will puff pastry. Brush with egg wash and making a small opening on the top. 6. Bake at 160 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown.