eTRUMPETER
APRIL NEWSLETTER 2022 | EDITION 1
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Estate Contact Details A Word from the Editor A Word from the General Manager A Word from the Estate Manager Update from the Aesthetics Committee Colouring Fun Access Granted Social Clubs Registered Service Providers News from the Clubhouse Recipe of the Month
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ESTATE CONTACT DETAILS Brendan Olivier (General Manager) brendan@the-wilds.co.za
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Ronel Mulvaney (Estate Manager) ronel@the-wilds.co.za
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Charmaine Strange (Secretary) charmaine@the-wilds.co.za
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If you experience any problems regarding access cards or biometrics, please contact Gate 1 (one). Tel no 012-996 0551 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
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Control room (24/7) 012 996-1062
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A WORD FROM THE Editor
These first three months of 2022 have certainly flown by. Many are still struggling to come to terms with the changes to our lives, families, friends and lifestyle in general, after these past two years of Covid. Some remain the eternal optimists and are planning to travel, while others are enjoying the freedom of visiting local places with much of the fear around Covid easing. Many are welcoming the opportunity to return to working in offices, even if it’s only a few days a month. I would like to introduce a common theme, in this and future editions of the eTrumpeter. Community and our human need for social interaction and acceptance is the theme for this month.
contact me brendawepener@gmail. com with any ideas for other groups and developments with regard to current groups. The aim of this magazine is to keep you informed about the projects and activities undertaken by various official committees, as well as to provide interesting reading and activities for the whole family. I wish you all a blessed and safe Easter season. If you’re travelling, take care, rest often and watch out for impatient drivers on the road. If you’re staying home, enjoy your local amenities and take time out to relax and have fun. Brenda Wepener
I have introduced various interest groups that are currently available within The Wilds and also some ideas for future groups. Please feel free to
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A WORD FROM THE General Manager
2022 has proven to be a strange year so far. We started off with high expectations, coming out of almost two years of Covid-19; the extremely uncomfortable 13 powerless days in December and a general belief that it cannot become worse. Life tends to be full of surprises. Loadshedding, against the promises of our mayor, came back, water supply stopped as a result of flooding and electricity failures in Ekurhuleni. On the other hand, taxes, municipal accounts, inflation and bad service did not stop. We have to learn something out of all this. Perhaps a preface to a more technical discussion would be the humanitarian comment that the most important factor would be the human condition. By being supportive, accepting that whilst we are all different, unique and wonderful, we are all also the same, dependent on each other and it is best to realise that we need to be kind to others. In order to ensure a safe, secure and satisfying lifestyle here in the estate, it is important to look at the pages relating to the different committees, as some very good tips and recommendations are made there. In terms of the current issues, it is
important that every household make its own provisions for challenging times: WATER Water is an absolutely essential item in our households and lives. There are some provisions to be made: • Store at least 150 litres of drinking water in your home. The 25 l cans purchased can last safely up to two years if unopened. Bottled water can be used indefinitely if stored properly, but we recommend no more than two years for non-carbonated water, and one year for sparkling water. The average person will need 5 litres of water to drink daily, to survive in a moderate climate with little activity. • Get a water tank. It is advised to get a tank with a capacity in excess of 1 000 litres. Water tanks are costing in the region of R1,20 per lire, with smaller tanks more expensive than larger ones on this scale. Budget around R1 250. • Get a pump to pump the water into your home. That could result in the water mains running through the tank and then into your home, and being pumped when the supply stops. A one-direction valve will be required. Around R2 500 for this. • Do a borehole. Here we are looking at getting your own supply and being off the grid. Budget at least R80 000. 6
A WORD FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER (CONT.)
ELECTRICITY • Start small. Get solar lights which should not cost more than around R500 for a 4-light set, which means 2 or 3 of those will result in there being light in the dark. • The next level up is a generator. Caution needs to be taken with where it is placed, so as to not annoy your neighbours with the fumes and noise. Costs start from around R4 000 upwards. • Going green is easier when using an inverter. A basic model that will run the lights, TV, laptop and some basics will cost in the region of R 12 000, with another R5 000 added when putting your first solar panels to charge the inverter. • A solar geyser starts at R 14 000 and is probably going to save that much off your energy bill in a fairly short time. You should have hot water almost always (as long as there is water). • Next up is an entry-level solar setup. Get 5KVA/5000W Hybrid Inverter with a 4.8KW/H 100AH Lithium Battery, Complete System AC – DC Cables and a Lithium BMS Inbuilt with 4 x 340W good Solar Panels for around R 50 000. • Thereafter is going big and the price to be really off the grid will be the wrong side of R150 000 for a 3-bedroom unit.
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Frans van Eeden – Chairman Werner Herbst – Vice-chairman Alex Philippou – Finances Willie Strydom – Security Christo Myburgh – Aesthetics Gilbert Muller – Clubhouse Wimpie van Rensburg – Ethics
In terms of the resolutions, all were approved with the exception of the commercialisation of the clubhouse and the heated swimming pool, which were not approved. This does mean that we are looking forward to seeing some material changes to the clubhouse area, including new lapas and bomas as well as carports, subject to strict T&C`s, solar panels and water tanks being allowed. Good news is also that the levies were restricted to an increase of only around 5%, which in the current global climate took some doing. Lastly, with the world teetering on the brink of what some describe as World War 3, it is important that we all keep calm, work as hard as we can and be kind! Brendan Olivier
Our AGM After a forced break of 2 years, we had gathered for our AGM on 23 February 2022. The results of the voting were that the following directors were chosen (with their portfolios confirmed at the subsequent board meeting):
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A WORD FROM THE Estate Manager
We start this year with a spring in our step and surround ourselves with the positivity that life brings. A new year always seems like a long road ahead, but time does not stand still for anyone. Although, we start the E- Trumpeter editions for 2022 with March, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our residents back who was on holiday and wish all the scholars a good academic year. May this year bring to all The Wilds Estate residents good health, prosperity & fulfilment. What did we learn from 2021? 1. The Covid pandemic: it will be with us for an uncalculated time, and we have all learned to be proactive with our health. 2. Regarding Electricity & Water: we hope that the authorities have learned to take extra precautions, by making sure that preventative maintenance becomes a major priority. 3. With regards to the unforeseen power-failures: we must put our thinking caps on and use other alternatives to support us during lengthy power outages. 4. Alternative energy supply installations: (Note that Sectional Title Unit installations are subject
to Body Corporate approval): • If, installing a generator: which can become costly, with the high fuel prices, • Rules: • must be acoustically screened not to create a noise nuisance or disturbance, • may not be operated before 05h00 during weekdays (before 06h30 during weekends) and after 23h00 (weekdays & weekends) • may only be operated during power outages. • If, installing an inverter: low levels of noise, • If, installing a solar panel system: • Rules: • may only be installed within the parameters of the roof. • Solar lights are also a nice to have and a quick fix. • If, installing a water tank: • Rules: • may not be visible from the street, • the tank to be in a similar colour as the home or light sand, • may not exceed the height of the adjacent boundary wall, • the placement of the tank may not block any entrance or exit ways. 8
A WORD FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER (CONT.)
Aesthetics: Garden: Trumpeters-Loop trees are currently being trimmed. The cutting team started at Gate 2 and has almost passed Buffalo Creek. We have planned to upgrade the gardens at the robots of Gate 1, and if the new paving is approved at the AGM, the areas at the robots, entrances to the Sub-Estates and the walkways will improve. We have received compliments regarding our communal gardens, but we also focus on the complaints we receive. A contract is in place with the Garden Service and the Garden Committee is in full swing for the new year. Aesthetics: Plans: We are running a campaign requesting owners to submit their Approved Tshwane Building Plans with the relevant Occupancy Certificate to the HOA office. Each owner will receive a letter in this regard from Mid-City Property Services indicating which documents the HOA requires for the specific stand. We will appreciate the owner’s co-operation to assist with keeping the HOA’s register up to date. May this year bring you all the joy you deserve. Ronel Mulvaney
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UPDATE FROM THE Aesthetics Committee
By Christo Myburgh | The Aesthetic Committee requests residents including owners of vacant stands to maintain their gardens throughout the year and to make provisions to keep the garden manicured during holidays or festive seasons. 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, at the cost of the owner”. Point 5: “Residents are responsible for maintaining trees and watering and manicuring plants and shrubs planted on their pavement...”
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UPDATE FROM THE AESTHETICS COMMITTEE (CONT.)
Buildings: Rule B Streetscape 2: “Garden fences/walls and outbuildings forming part of the streetscape shall be maintained, kept neat and clean and painted where necessary”.
House sales / Clearance Statistic’s:
There were 39 Full Title Homes and 82 Sectional Title Units sold in 2021. Update from Gardens committee During February, we welcomed new members to the Gardens committee and have added initiatives to be introduced for 2022. Included in these initiatives, is information about our plants and structures in the neighbourhood! What are these? This beautiful blue flower is Plumbago auriculata and is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to South Africa. Plumbago is an extremely reliable, resilient plant which has been popular for home gardens as well as for commercial landscapes for many years. It is a scrambling shrub (not a hedge!) and grows in scrub and valleys. The new growth is bright green, darker when mature. In summer the bush is covered with pale sky-blue flowers, although there are often flowers at other times of the year. Plumbago is visited by butterflies and is one of the larval food plants for the common blue butterfly. It is fast growing, drought resistant and rewarding and will grow in any soil. Plumbago makes a good, fast growing “exclusion zone” or bush-clump plant for attracting birds such as robins which like dense plant growth. Tecomaria capensis, the Cape Honeysuckle. Plumbago shares a habitat with Tecomaria capensis, the Cape Honeysuckle. Sparkles of sunshine even if it is raining, the Tecomaria capensis is an attractive ornamental garden plant commonly used for screening and decorative purposes. It is a fast growing, scrambling, multi-stemmed shrub which may grow up to 2-3 m high and spread more than 2.5 m. It is an evergreen plant in warm regions. It has pinnately compound, glossy leaves that have oval leaflets with blunt teeth. Flowering time for this shrub is very erratic and it often flowers all year round. This attractive garden plant is a popular garden shrub and is often planted specifically to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. Residents can see our gorgeous indigenous, water wise Plumbago and Cape Honeysuckle filling the beds and flowering around Trumpeter’s loop.
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COLOURING FUN
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ACCESS GRANTED Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can give access to people or companies for delivery, services or collection via the GloVent app.
DOWNLOAD IT HERE The Wilds Clubhouse
SOCIAL CLUBS Our members have shown an interest in the following groups. • • • • • • • • • •
Craft Sewing Scrabble Darts Bridge Chess Quiz Nights – once a month Book Club Wine tasting Moms toddlers/babies get together
Are you keen to host or join one of these groups? Please email me on brendawepener@gmail.com to get started.
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For more information, click here to contact Estate Manager, Ronel Mulvaney
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REGISTERED SERVICE PROVIDERS • Gardening Services • Armed Response • Cleaning Services • Registered Businesses • Registered Estate Agents* (click to view)
*Please use registered Estate Agents to eliminate property transfer issues. The registered Estate Agents are familiar with The Wilds Estate regulations and procedures.
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SOCIAL TENNIS This group was started very recently by Danielle de Pinho. The goal of this group is to create a comfortable environment for all tennis players of various ages and playing levels. It is often quite a mission to find a tennis partner, therefore this group allows a person to see who is available to play at their preferred time. This group also encourages social interactions between the members of the estate that are interested in tennis, whether it is just playing or watching as well. This is a social tennis group, with friendly matches or just friendly rallies. Contact Danielle on 072 938 5669
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SQUASH
The Squash Club aims to create a whatsapp group where players can invite others to play against them, and later to create a ranking page that will be pinned on the board at the squash court. This can then be a “friendly” running tournament with quarters, semis and finals towards the end of the year. Mariaan Leonard in Cheetah’s View is happy to administer this. Contact Mariaan on 072 432 7505
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RECI P E O F TH ERECIPE M O NTH :
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HOT CROSS BUN ICE-CREAM BAKE Thanks to Taste Magazine, this year’s Easter pudding is something everyone can enjoy... and definitely won’t forget. Day is around Valentine’s
the corner. Have you SERVES: 6 - 8 | DIFFICULTY: Easy | PREP TIME: planned something 15 minutes | COOKING TIME: 45 special forminutes 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. Recipe source: taste.co.za
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WHAT YOU NEED: • 10 -12 Woolworths chocolate-coated marshmallow eggs, plus extra to garnish • 50 g butter, plus extra for greasing and spreading • 2 litres Woolworths Tin Roof ice cream • 4 free-range eggs • 100 g dark brown sugar • 1/2 cup water • 3 x packets Woolworths caramel and pecan hot cross buns • 1/2 jar Nutella (or more to taste)
METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the marshmallow eggs in the freezer so they are easier to cut later. 2. Liberally grease a 23 x 30 cm rectangular baking dish with butter. Melt 1 litre ice cream in the microwave. 3. Whisk together the melted ice cream, eggs, sugar and water until well combined. 4. Halve the hot cross buns but don’t cut all the way through. Spread the hot cross buns with butter and Nutella. Arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish, then pour over the icecream mixture ensuring they’re covered, then add the tops of the hot cross buns, pressing them in. 5. Dot with 50 g butter, cover with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until set. Remove the tin foil for the last 10 minutes of baking time. Cut the marshmallow eggs in half lengthways and arrange on the top of the pudding and bake for 10 more minutes or until soft and melted. 6. Serve with the remaining ice cream. If you like, heat the sachets of caramel that come with the hot cross buns and drizzle over the pudding, adding a few chopped nuts if you like.
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