Snippets & Snapshots MARCH 2025
a few words from ZLRMA ESTATE MANAGER
Dear Member
The first quarter has flown by, and with autumn slowly settling in, we are beginning to enjoy earlier sunsets and the odd cooler evenings. If you’re a permanent resident, I’m sure you do not miss the continuous extreme daily February humidity!
In this March edition of Snippets & Snapshots, we’ve put together a comprehensive update on estate happenings. Inside, you’ll find a fascinating gallery of before-and-after photos showcasing the transformation of some of the fairways and greens during construction. The results are nearly unbelievable. We are thrilled to announce that the Developers of the Zimbali Lakes Resort’s Ernie Els Signature Golf Course will open for limited play on 16 April 2025 through to the end of the Easter weekend following which we will open for 3 days a week being a Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the golf course has matured enough to handle a full field 6 days a week. We will do a soft opening on the 16th April with some invited guests including the Big Easy himself, with a few spots available on auction with the proceeds going to a chosen Charity.
If you would like to be among the first to experience this highly anticipated opening round of golf you will be able to bid for a spot on the online auction taking place on the 29th to 31st of March 2025. Details of this will be sent to you in the next few days on where and how to register.
For those engaged in construction projects on the estate, the Design Review Committee has included another insightful segment covering essential building requirements. If you need clarification or assistance, feel free to reach out to Kathija Ismail, our Building Control Officer, who is always available to assist. Ensuring a thorough understanding of the guidelines upfront can save both time, costs and unnecessary frustration in the long run.
Additionally, we’ve included a collection of breathtaking photos highlighting some of the estate’s stunning fauna and flora, as well as some beautiful snapshots taken along a few locations on the golf course. You’ll also see a few visuals of our first walking trail along the river. A must-see and very relaxing trail for nature lovers!
If you’re a new member renting your unit for short-term stays at The Boulevard or Ocean Club, we encourage you to review the Short-Term Letting Policy and the Accredited Resale & Rental Agents Schedule (links on next page).
We currently have 56 accredited agents authorized to conduct rentals and resales within the estate. Only accredited agents are permitted to operate here, ensuring all transactions are handled professionally, with full compliance and knowledge of estate guidelines. This safeguards both buyers and sellers.
This is your home, and you are a valued member of the Zimbali Lakes family. If you have any queries or suggestions for future editions of Snippets & Snapshots, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear from you!
Regards,
Jacques Mizen
Estate Manager
Zimbali Lakes Resort
EMAIL: em@zlr.co.za
ZLRMA short term
LETTING POLICY
Click the link below to view the ZLRMA short-term booking policy. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our team!
Zimbali Lakes Resort Accreditated
RESALE
& RENTAL AGENTS
Dylan Reiche Campbell Property Group 076 6986634 dylan@campbellprop.co.za
Lucas Mthembu Chas Everitt 064 986 2274 lucas.m@everitt.co.za
Manuella Botha Chas Everitt 083 415 0177 manuella.botha@everitt.co.za
Cecilia Van Niekerk Club Real Estate 068 690 4686 ceciliav@clubrealestate.co.za
Catherine Richmond Engel & Voelkers 083 609 4803 catherine.richmond@engelvoelkers.com
Tshepo Hlatshwayo Exp Realty 072 799 4506 tshepo.hlatshwayo@yahoo.com
Wayne Smith EXP Realty 076 560 5571 wayne.smith@expsouthafrica.co.za
Charmaine Strydom EXP Realty 084 077 1072 charmaine.strydom@expsouthafrica.co.za
Grayson Robinson EXP Realty 064 142 9684 grayson.robinson@expsouthafrica.co.za
Fiona Crago Fiona Crago Real Estate 082 551 2607 fiona@fionacrago.co.za
JP Pienaar Harcourts 082 650 2082 jp.pienaar@harcourts.co.za
Audrey Dippenaar Harcourts 082 6560 160 audreydippenaar14@gmail.com
Manfred Marx Huizemark 072 142 8029 mmarx@huizemark.com
Lelo Gasa Huizemark 062 266 4475 lgasa@huizemark.com
Kristen Gullan Hunt Properties 063 494 1962 kristen.gullan@huntproperties.co.za
Carla Ligas Keller Williams Realty 634 672 152 carla.ligas@kwsa.co.za
Cornelius Kriel Lew Geffen Sotheby's Realty 078 607 8241 corne.k@sothebysrealty.co.za
Jade Van Zyl Lew Geffen Sotheby's Realty 083 294 7728 jadevz@sothebysrealty.co.za
Hugo Badenhorst Lew Geffen Sotheby's Realty 074 251 7035 hugo@sothebysrealty.co.za
Zenande Mathebula Lew Geffen Sotheby's Realty 072 522 4221 zenande@sothebysrealty.co.za
Scott Whitaker Local Real Estate 063 404 6430 scott.w@localrealestate.co.za
Jayshree Ramsewak Local Real Estate 063 020 3711 jayshree.r@localrealestate.co.za
Morne Voges Local Real Estate 083 605 9943 morne.v@localrealestate.co.za
Joeleen Hermelin Mafadi Air
Lesley Aitken Only Realty
082 602 5959 joeleen@mafadiair.co.za
082 574 0983 lesley@onlyrealty.co.za
Marcelle Conradie Pam Golding 071 302 3010 marcelle.zimbali@pamgolding.co.za
Heather Eaton Pam Golding 082 560 7231 heather.eaton@pamgolding.co.za
Indran Singaram Platinum Destinations 083 324 0929 reservations@platinumvacationclub.com
Ragini Morgan Platinum Destinations
083 446 1438 raginimorgan@gmail.com
Jessica Reddy Prestige Real Estate 071 351 1115 jessica@prestigerealestate.co.za
Nqobile Ngema Plus Group 083 681 5767 nqobile@plusgroup.co.za
Calvin Cloete PropR 021 418 4035 calvin@propr.co.za
Hanli Swartz Property.co.za 078 982 4656 hanli.swartz@propertycoza.co.za
Pravin Govender Realty Execs 083 585 4021 pravin@realtyexecs.co.za
Thoko Dlamini Regency Property Group 076 189 0908 thoko@regencyprop.co.za
Greg Kruger Remax Properties
Lynda Leversha Sea To Sky
Reena Cassim Seeff Properties
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi Seeff Properties
Prakashan Naidoo Seeff Properties
Andreas Wassenaar Seeff Properties
082 775 7762 greg@remaxdolphin.co.za
082 990 0090 lynda@seatosky.co.za
073 627 9301 reena.cassim@seeff.com
063 858 6242 siya.mkhwanazi@seeff.com
082 372 7942 prakashan.naidoo@seeff.com
082 837 9094 andreas.wassenaar@gmail.com
Mellini Naidoo Seeff Properties 074 788 5665 dalene.govindasamy@seeff.com
Dalene Govindasamy Seeff Properties
Meecke Naude Smiths Property Group
082 333 6607 dalene.govindasamy@seeff.com
083 266 833 meecke@smithsprop.co.za
Brenda Johnston Tyson property 083 630 9006 brenda.johnston@tysonprop.co.za
Vincent Pillay Wakefields Real Estate 081 330 7002 vincent@wakefields.co.za
Kesh Singh Zimbali Estate Agency 082 435 9898 kesh@myzimbali.co.za
Sharona Ramsundra Zimbali Estate Agency 065 937 5548 sharona@myzimbali.co.za
Fransie Pienaar Zimbali Estate Agency
Linda Marsden King Zimbali Estate Agency
082 338 3037 fransie@myzimbali.co.za
083 621 1687 linda@myzimbali.co.za
Jennifer Ngubane Zimbali Estate Agency 85 338 3037 rentals@zimbali.co.za
Unathi Makhuzeni Zimbali Estate Agency 083 368 9176 rentalagent1@zimbali.co.za
Roxanne Sanders Zimbali Homes 079 753 8579 bookings1@zimbalihomes.com
Golf course BEFORE & AFTER
1ST HOLE - AFTER
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2ND HOLE - AFTER
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322 ON BOULEVARD
One of the latest developments reaching completion in the Boulevard precinct is 322 on Boulevard. As seen from recent photos taken, this exclusive collection of 24 two and three bedroom New York loft-style units speaks for itself.
Unique in both design and aesthetic, 322 on Boulevard features a stunning rooftop swimming pool offering spectacular panoramic views. Furthermore, plans are underway for a F&B / commercial offering on the ground floor to further enhance the luxurious lifestyle this development promises.
Should you be interested in viewing a show unit, contact 031 538 1205 or email Hello@myzimbali.co.za to put you in touch with one of our sales agents, who gladly arrange and accompany you on a guided tour.
Luxury
From the BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER
In this month’s edition we’re tackling the process and procedures regarding undertaking works in either your free-standing home or within a sectional title scheme.
MINOR INTERNAL WORKS
This refers to any internal work that will have no impact on the external of the building/unit. Whether you require painting of your bedroom walls; new flooring; plumbing; or any internal refurbishment, a minor works form must be completed and submitted to the ZLRMA for authorisation. The details will include the company employed, the nature of works to be carried out and the duration of the project. If a project is under 5 days, then security will sign them. Should the project continue the 5th day or longer, the team will be required to register on the biometric system at a cost of R50 per person. Please contact Roxy on admin@zlr.co.za for a copy of the minor works form. Should a team arrive without this authorised form, they will unfortunately be denied access.
EXTERNAL WORKS
This refers to any work undertaken that will impact on the external façade of your unit/building. This includes but is not limited to installation of aircon units; changing of doors or windows; external paint colours; installation of screens; solar panels etc.
If you are within a sectional title scheme, you are required to submit your proposal to the Body Corporate for approval. Once the Body Corporate has approved your request, they will submit it to the BCO and DRC for review and consideration. A Body Corporate approval does not constitute as a final approval as the DRC is the presiding aesthetic committee.
Once your proposal is approved by the BCO and DRC, you must liaise with the BCO and your Body Corporate to facilitate the changes. This will include registering of the contractor, notice to neighbours etc.
If you are a free-standing home, you are required to contact the BCO directly regarding your proposed external works. You will be guided accordingly in order to obtain an approval.
In addition, some external works will require your building plans to be amended to reflect the relevant changes. In this instance, an architect will be required to submit a deviation plan to the DRC for approval. Any structural change will call for an engineer to be appointed as well.
External changes to your unit/free standing home without BCO/DRC approval constitutes as an offence and penalties will be applicable.
We hope this helps in ensuring an efficient and smooth process!
wildlife & WALKING TRAILS
ocean club TRANSFERS UNDERWAY
The Ocean Club development is progressing beautifully, and we’re excited to announce that the first phase of 192 unit’s transfers, subject to local council final approvals, is said to be taking place during the month of March 2025. Looking forward to welcoming our new Members to the Zimbali Lakes Resort family. The Ocean Club’s facilities on hand for their Body Corporate’s use include a sparkling lap pool, spacious deck area with loungers, umbrellas and seating, a fully equipped gym, sauna, and a soon-tobe-completed restaurant. It’s truly an idyllic space for relaxation and recreation.
Ernie Els
SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE
GOLF COURSE OPENING
HOA OFFICE: (032) 940 3000
ZLR FIDELITY CONTROL ROOM (EMERGENCIES)
076 018 1714