Newsletter, October 2022

NEWS

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Van Riebeeckshof

H O M E OW N E R S A SS O C I A T I O N

IN THIS ISSUE

Security

Environment

The Tygerberg Wetlands

City of Cape Town – Register for

e-Billing

Van Riebeeckshof Residents

WhatsApp Group Chats

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The Tygerberg Wetlands

SECURITY

The VRHOA and Oude Westhof Homeowners Association (OWHOA) are busy with a project enhancing security measures at the northern boundary (Upper gate in Uiterwyk Street). This project is implemented in association with and assistance from the City of Cape Town.

We are always looking at opportunities to enhance our safety & security, as it has always been a priority.

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WhatsApp group chats

THE TYGERBERG WETLANDS

Riebeeckshof Road and borders the Oude Westhof Retirement Village and De Uitkijk Estate. See the map below.

VRH Wetland Conservancy

Legend

23 Street Number

Freeway/Expressway

Main Roads

Streets

SG Approved

Registered

Wards

Subcouncils

Area Based Service

Delivery Areas

Points of Interest

F

G Clinics

v

® Hospitals

Ê Police Stations

© Fire Stations

Q Resorts

Æ

× Community Centres

× Recreational Hubs

S Schools

" Sports Grounds

" Swimming Pools

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n MyCiti Bus Stops

³

² Places of Worship

c Libraries

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! CCT Free Call Lines

F 0,05

Kilometers

0,1

1:6 000

Transverse Mercator Projection,

Central Meridian 19º East,

WGS84 Ellipsoid using the

Hartebeesthoek94 Datum

Please Note:

– Every effort has been made to ensure the

accuracy of information in this map at the

time of publication .

– The spatial data portrayed in this map is as

current, accurate and complete as provided

by the various line departments responsible

for the maintenance of these datasets.

– The City of Cape Town accepts no

responsibilityfor, and will not be liable for,

any errors or omissions contained herein.

THIS MAP WAS COMPILED BY:

City of Cape Town

Map Viewer

Information and Knowledge

Management

Contact Information: Tel: +27 21 487 2711

Fax: +27 21 487 2821

city.maps@capetown.gov.za

Date: 2021-12-07

In previous years, this area was used Association that has been registered to . Ms Anel Botha (Protea Valley) – as ploughed agricultural land, and is manage the area is named accordingly – Secretary currently overgrown by kikuyu grass and The Tygerberg Wetlands Association. . Mr Chris Heyns (Oude Westhof poplar trees. When the area was initially Retirement Village) developed, the area also became a The purpose of the Tygerberg Wetlands . Mr Andre Venter (Private member) builder`s dumping site. Fortunately, the Association is set out in its Constitution . Ms Rene Hodgson (De Uitkijk) management and concerned residents as follows: . Mr Stephan Pretorius (Oude Westhof) of the Oude Westhof Retirement Village . Ms Ronel Viljoen (Private member) became involved. With the assistance • To protect and development of the . Ms Ronel Retief (Kanonberg) of the City of Cape Town, the area was Tygerberg Wetlands; . Ms Chrystal Zietsman (Welgedacht) enclosed, and steps were taken to start . Adv Louise Ferreira (Private member) preserving the natural beauty of the • To provide access to the boundary area. Critically endangered renosterveld fence to view the fauna and flora; and Private membership of the Tygerberg vegetation is to be found in the area that Wetlands Association is welcomed. Please need to be conserved. The area forms a • To maintain and manage the wetlands contact Anel Botha (Secretary) at e-mail natural wetland as part of the Tygerberg in partnership with the City of Cape (aneld.botha@googlemail.com) should aquafer. Water flows from the Tygerberg, Town. you wish to become a member. through the wetlands and feeds into the dams in the Majik Forest. The Tygerberg Wetlands is currently managed by representatives from the all In previous years the Van Riebeeckshof the neighboring HOA`s and individuals who Wetlands Nature Conservation Association are dedicated to the preservation of the was formed to assist in preserving the Wetlands. At a General Meeting a Board natural environment. Since the “vleiland” of Trustees were appointed and consist of area forms an integral part of the wider the following:

community, a proposal has been made to

rename the area “Tygerberg Wetlands”. Mr Emil Scheepers (VRH MHOA) – This describes the area well, and the Chairperson

ENVIRONMENT

Beautifying the environment that we live in has always been (and planting drought resistant plants. remains) a focus of the MHOA. To ensure that the greenbelts, • A concerted effort is made to maintain the integrity of the traffic circles and traffic islands add to the natural beauty of our patch of Rhenoster veld in Middelvlei street. Eden Garden area, the Trustees have the following to report: Services have been contracted to clear this area. Sadly, it has • An ongoing service level agreement has been concluded with been identified that some residents use this area to dump Eden Garden Services to maintain the green belts and common garden refuse. Members are requested to please assist areas. This agreement is managed by the Trustee responsible the MHOA`s efforts to preserve this important endangered for the Environment. (Talana Crous). Please contact her should biosphere. you have any suggestions on developments that you would • In and effort to enhance the growth of endangered plant recommend. species found in the green belts, “no-mow” areas have been • Previously it was reported that the traffic circle in Middelvlei identified and have been so identified. The COCT`s teams Road has been beautified by planting hardy plants. It was mowing the grass on the greenbelts, have been requested however identified that the water irrigation system that the to refrain from mowing these areas. The temporary measure COCT had installed many years ago, was not working. After allows the flowers to be pollinated and distribute their seeds. negotiations with the COCT, the waterflow has been restored. Once the flowering season has passed, the grass will again be • A small traffic island in Koelenhof Street was beautified by mowed as usual.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN –

REGISTER FOR E-BILLING

Make your life easier and receive your municipal account via What will you need? e-mail PLUS is saves money and lower your carbon footprint. 1. your ID or passport number 2. a copy of your ID or passport to upload Step 1: Visit the e-Billing registration portal (link to https:// 3. your business partner number (found on the top right-hand eservices1.capetown.gov.za/coct/wd/zeid#) side of your municipal account statement) 4. a valid email address Step 2: Follow the instruction wizard and fill in all your information Step 3: Once you have registered, you will receive your municipal bills via email

VAN RIEBEECKSHOF

RESIDENTS WHATSAPP |

GROUP CHATS

We would like to encourage all those members who are not yet part of the groups, to click on the relevant links below and join:

• VRH Community Forum (General Communication &

Sharing of Information)

https://chat.whatsapp.com/JcOEmmMzap56wXCWcLorzw

• VRH Security Info (Security Concerns)

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmy8ncEGJ0BFxxMcWpvtHM

CITY OF USEFUL

CAPE TOWN: CONTACT

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

RELATIONS • Van Riebeeckshof Homeowners Association – 021 943 4340 • ADT Dedicated Security Vehicle – EMERGENCIES ONLY –

FOR WATER &

078 802 2250

• ADT Control Room – EMERGENCIES ONLY – 086 12 12 608

• Bellville Police – 021-918 3000

SANITATION

HOW CAN YOU

CONTRIBUTE

The City of Cape Town has launched a new customer relations

WhatsApp channel number, making it easier for one to report

water and sanitation problems.

You can save the following number:

060 018 1505 or scan the QR code below to easily add the

TO OUR

number to your contacts.

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