Magazine 2016 OCTOBER

UPCOMING
L I V E .
R E L A X .
PROJECTS
G O L F & C O U N T R Y E S T A T E
EBOTSE
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B E C O M E W A T E R W I S E
ESTATE
MANAGER
P L A Y .
OVERVIEW

SPRING IS A WONDERFUL
TIME OF YEAR
PRING is a wonderful time of the
year - the Poplar trees along the
boardwalk in Phase One turn green
within a week, our landscape changes
colour and ordinary little brown birds
change into beautiful red bishops,
waking kids up for school becomes
easier and there is a sense of freshness
as a new season makes itself known.
Spring also means that 2016 is drawing
to a close and exam and holiday
preparations start to occupy our minds.
At Ebotse we are completing our plans
for this year and already planning for
2017; as such, I would like to thank
everyone who attended the AGM. We
appreciate your time and interest.
Those who were there will know it was
a hard meeting and I think it took me
two weeks to brush myself off and get
going again. I would like to reassure
residents and homeowners that our
door is always open and we are
available to chat. You do not need to
wait for an AGM to ask questions or
raise concerns. The only thing that we
ask is that you are positive and
constructive.
A quick update on the Memorandum of
Association – we have already received
some comments from residents and
made changes. The MOI is back with
our lawyer now and once we receive it
we will distribute it to you for comment.
Finally, a Special Meeting will be called
for us to adopt the new MOI. The other
resolutions presented at the AGM have
been referred back to the relevant
people for their further input.
The Clubhouse Upgrade is going really
well. I am there on a daily basis to see
the latest changes. There have been
challenges and a few surprises along the
way but it is really exciting to see the
progress and we are still hoping to be
complete in time for the builders’
holidays. Below are some pictures that
were taken recently and show the
changes that are unfolding. We are also
working with Deanne, who many of you
know from Cocoa Bean, and it is quite
exciting putting the final look and feel
together. I think we are going to have
something really beautiful when we are
finished.
Thank-you to everyone who
voted in the Best of
Ekurhuleni. We look forward
to the results on the 27th of
October but if I have a glint
in my smile, it may be for
good reason.
Lastly, we are planning some special
family functions before the end of the
year. Particularly Night Golf and
Halloween on the 28th of October, our
Annual Jazz Lunch on the 13th of
November and a Christmas Market and
Christmas Music evening on the 3rd of
December. We hope you diarise these
dates now and join us for some special
occasions.
We wish you all well for the rest of the
year. Good luck to everyone planning for
exams, especially to the matrics of 2016.

VISITOR
EBOTSE
SYSTEM & APP
BOOKING
ACCESS CONTROL
BIOMETRIC
RESIDENTS
FOR
EBOTSE SECURITY UPDATE
ESTATE MANAGER
by Stephan Vorster | Estate Manager
n a large estate like Ebotse where there are so many types of
visitors (ie. golfing, contractors, and normal visitors), it is vital that each
visitor is administered and controlled especially from a security
perspective. The app lends itself to various functions where the platform
can be utilised as visitor booking platform, a panic system for armed
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or
medical assistance and media platform on which we send out estaterelated
notices and social event alerts. We have received huge positive
appraisal from the Ebotse community since the implementation of the
app.
Are you on the Ebotse app? Or are you one of the few residents who are
not? This is our most effective way of communicating with you so, if you
are not yet using the app, please contact the HOA (Shelly: 087-285-3562)
urgently so that we can assist you in getting the app and keep you up to
date on all things Ebotse.
ARE YOU ON THE EBOTSE APP?
OR ARE YOU ONE OF THE
FEW RESIDENTS WHO ARE
NOT?
e will shortly commence with the long-awaited transition
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from tag access control to biometric access control for residents. This
is a huge improvement from a security perspective as tags are
difficult to control as it is complicated to monitor whether they are
being handed over to non-residents.
SECURITY 24 HOURS
087 285 3548
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EBOTSE SPECIAL PROJECTS
ESTATE MANAGER
AESTHETICS COMMITTEE
by Stephan Vorster | Estate Manager
ngineer’s Proposal The engineer conveyed that the estate’s storm water internal piped system has been correctly designed and is
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Storm Water System Upgrade, Phase 2 & 3
capable of managing the internal flooding; due to the fact that it had to cater for water entering the estate from the adjacent Rynfield
residential areas and office park and the council storm water systems being blocked, the estate did flood. The full capacity of the system
has also been hindered by changes on some levels of the golf course, walling by home owners and tee boxes being built across access
to dams and ponds. We have also noticed storm water grids that are not sufficient in some places, with debris blocking storm water flow
into piped systems. The 17th December flood translates to a 1:200 flood, no storm water system could have managed this as such
systems on estates are simply not designed for this type of water capacity. Nonetheless, the following upgrades are essential in order to
avoid such flooding in the future:
UPGRADES
LANDSCAPING
Simon & Sarel Cilliers Streets’ pavement landscaping upgrade:
200mm grass berm from water inlet adjacent to Robinson
street, all the way around office park to pre-determined area
down Sarel Cilliers Street. Office Park landscaping – meet with
Nelen Gounder to discuss.
STORM WATER CHANNELS
REVISIT
Below Office Park, back of Stands 3678 – 3680 in Rand Water
servitude. • South of 4th Tee-boxes in storm water channel,
directly below estate boundary wall.
WATER PIPE & ROAD CROSSING (VITAL)
STORM
Establish a storm water pipe across northern boundary
stand 3642 with associated road crossing over Tawny Eagle
into kerb inlet. This system will assist with the
management of storm water from the 3rd golf hole
surface area.
SECURITY 24 HOURS
WATER STORM GULLY CHAMFERING
Chamfering of various 087 storm 285 3548 water gullies, with
specific reference to the direction change of
gully opposite Hilda house (between stands
3637-3638)
3RD GOLF HOLE
SECURITY 24 HOURS
Revisit storm water 087 channel 285 levels 3548on eastern
side of 3rd golf hole running in a north, north
eastern direction towards the wetland dams on
southern side of 2nd golf hole.
GOLF HOLE MAIN STORM WATER CHANNELLING
4TH
Revisit and maintain levels across the 4th golf hole directly
below green area. This is from the storm water field inlet
directly in front of stand 3704 towards field inlet at stand
3637.
TEE-BOX UPGRADE (VITAL)
7TH
Split back pro tee-box by installing major drainage pipe into
wetland dam area right below paved storm water gully
between stands 3569 & 3570. • Revisit storm water gully
levels adjacent houses along this stretch on western side of
7th golf hole as the current set-up causes a snowballing
effect backwards which stems and slows storm water flow
downstream.
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comes as a result of the HOA security managers participation in training regarding
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and strategies around general substance abuse on residential estates.
policies
AWARENESS
EBOTSE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
IMPLEMENTS FURTHER SECURITY
UPGRADES
FEATURE
The most immediate
change that will be
evident to residents is
that hubby bubblies will
no longer be permitted
in any open areas on
the estate - signs will
be erected in order to
provide residents with
adequate warning
botse Home Owner’s Association
(HOA) has decided, after attending the
annual Estate Security Conference, to
implement a different kind of security
upgrade. This time, the estate has
undertaken to implement a policy
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on
drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, and
smoking. This comes as a result of the
security manager’s (Ettiene De Lange)
participation in training regarding
policies and strategies around general
substance abuse on residential estates.
While it is important for Ebotse to join
the trend of various residential estates
across South Africa in order to maintain
its high level status as a leading
residential estate, there is more to the
decision to proceed with the
implementation if such a policy.
After his training, the security manager,
Ettiene, delved deeper in the world of
substance abuse in Benoni, only to find
that 568 drug-related crimes occurred in
the area in 2015 (Statistics South Africa).
The statistics are staggering and further
added to the urgency to implement a
drug-related policy. De Lange is
concerned about the residents of Ebotse
Golf & Country Estate – there are 2,000
residents on the estate who De Lange
feels a duty to protect. As such, the
Ebotse HOA in collaboration with De
Lange and his security team are in the
process of finalising the Ebotse Policy on
Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and
Smoking (further details regarding the
policy will be available in the monthly
electronic newsletter that will be
published on Wednesday, 31 August
2016).
The most immediate change that will be
evident to residents is that hubbly
bubblies will no longer be permitted in
any open areas on the estate – signs will
be erected in order to provide residents
with adequate warning; however, if a
hubbly bubbly is discovered in a
prohibited area, it will be confiscated.
Ettiene De Lange (see below for
full contact details) if you have
any questions or queries
regarding the implementation of
this new policy in the estate.
Further to this, if you suspect
substance abuse in your home
and would like to seek support,
the following tools are available
to you:
The security manager
-
provide advice
can
substance
regarding
counselling.
abuse
Drug Tests can be
-
from the HOA
purchased
and can be
offices
by yourself
administered
the security team (if
or
prefer) you
Tests can also be
[Drug
directly from
purchased
While this is less than in 2014, it is the
third highest number of drug-related
crimes recorded in Benoni over the past
12 years – in fact, it is an 86% increase
from 2004
It is integral for residents to remember
that the HOA and security team are here
to protect and support you – as such,
please feel free to contact
Noble
(noblemedical.com)].
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NURSERY
FEATURE
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We have populated the nursery over the last few years
with scores of indigenous trees of various species and
have transplanted them into 200l bags to 3stimulate
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growth. As these trees have now acclimatized to our
harsh winter conditions, we would like to offer residents
the opportunity to buy trees at wholesale prices from
our nursery.
I can assure you that no nursery can supply 200l trees at
R950.00.
EBOTSE NURSERY
WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING TRESS FOR SALE
Acacia Caffra (Hook-thorn)
Acacia Karoo (Sweet Thron)
Lavender Trees
Podocarpus Henkelli (Yellowwood)
Olea Africana (Wild Olive)
Buddleja Saligna (False Olive)
Leucosidea Sericea (Ouhout)
Euclea Crispa (Blue Guarri)
Combretums (River Bushwillow)
Dombeya Rotundifolia (Wild Pear)
Rhus Lancia (Black Karee)
Rhus Pendulina (White Karee)
Zimbali, the sectional title units is Ebotse, are a good example of well-planned, beautiful gardens that perfectly
echo the Ebotse feel. The body corporate has bought a large portion of the trees in their gardens from our nursery.
The Aesthetics Committee, in an effort to uplift the standard of gardens on the estate and to ultimately contribute
to the overall aesthetic appeal of the estate, is going to run a garden competition on November, 2016.
Further details to follow, in this regard.
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The Ekurhuleni Municipality has begun saving water
today, for tomorrow by implementing pressure
management throughout the municipality since
WATER WISE
Tuesday, 6 September 2016. However, residents and
business are urged to use water sparingly and refrain
from any irrigation activities between the hours of 06:00
in the morning and 18:00 in the evening to further
assist with water saving.
”
No filling of swimming pools from the municipal water
supply will be permitted nor the use of hosepipes and
sprinklers for watering, washing cars or cleaning
outdoor areas. The City will implement fines in terms of
the municipal bylaws for all those found to be
contravening these restrictions.
For more information, please contact
Themba Gadebe on 011 999 1522 / 076 303 7594 or
themba.gadebe@ekurhuleni.gov.za

N S T A F F N E W S
I
HAMBER
GLENN
ESTATE
MANAGER
It is sad to convey that beloved “Uncle Glenn” who had served the estate since 2009, as Projects’ Consultant on our
building projects, passed away on Friday, 12 August 2016. He always entertained us with his good sense of humour
and a naughty laugh that was accompanied by a sparkle in his eyes. Glenn was responsible for overseeing the score of
upgrades to the storm water outlets and services that we have undertaken over the years; his knowledge of and within
the construction industry was endless. He will be sorely missed; our sincere condolences go out to his wife, Dolly, son,
Brandon, and daughter, Megan, and their families.
Shelly
Emma
Shelly started working with the HOA as receptionist and
contractor administration clerk in April, 2016. Shelly’s friendly
face and willingness to assist home owners and contractors
on a daily basis makes her a huge asset to the HOA. We wish
her just the best in her endeavours at Ebotse.
I am ecstatic to announce that on the 16th of August, my
wife and I were blessed with a third daughter that is just a
wonderful addition to our loving family. She was born at
Lakeview Hospital, weighing 3.06kg.
SHELLY STEWART
BABY EMMA VORSTER
C H A L L E N G E Y O U R S E L F
Ebotse Ladies
do you want to be fit and full of energy for Summer
Challenge yourself and join FitQueens.
This is a fun outdoor workout for ladies at Ebotse – a
combination of walking interspersed with cardio and
resistance training exercises to strengthen our bodies and
improve energy levels.
Who: All women with a basic level of fitness including pregnant women or
moms wanting to get back in shape (babies in a buggy are welcome).
When: Mondays and Fridays, excluding public holidays.
Where: We meet at the Clubhouse at 08:15 (returning at 09:15).
What to wear: Suitable outdoor sportswear.
What to bring: Water or a sports drink.
Cost: First lesson is free
Who am I?
My name is Lemke and I am an energetic mom of 2 young boys with a
passion for a healthy lifestyle. I am currently doing a training course to
qualify as a Natural Food Consultant. My family came to South Africa a
year ago for my husband’s career and we are excited about our new
adventure in this beautiful country! In my career in Holland I trained
police professionals and, in my spare time, I designed outdoor sports
programmes for young moms.
For more information or to sign-up, please contact me on
071-590-9428. Here’s to a fit 2016 and beyond!

MARKET
MINI
Mini Market takes place at the clubhouse
The
a month with a large variety of products
once
offer and, as with everything Ebotse, we
on
to provide our residents with only the
strive
products available! While carefully
best
our vendors, we do our best to
selecting
businesses run by Ebotse residents
support
Beef Fillet with Morgenster White Truffle Oil, Red Wine & Mushroom Risotto with Dark
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and Chilli Sauce and,
Chocolate
E V E N T S
S H A R E T H E E X P E R I E N C E
H O S T I N G A
W E D D I N G O R
C O C K T A I L P A R T Y ?
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We offer affordable and competitive rates for occasions of all kinds from music performances to
workshops, conferences, weddings, Golf days and more..
Our space is designed to be a comfortable and welcoming environment for your guests with our
picturesque surroundings which are easily accessible straight off the N12.
PAST EVENT
Morgenster Wine Fine Dining Experience was a very special event producing
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truly incredible dishes, including:
some
Basil & Tomato Chicken with Morgenster Lemon Infused Olive Oil Roasted Butternut
such as Vanilla Cakery.

MARKET - CONTINUES
MINI
Cakery, which was established a mere 9 months ago, is run by Kyla who has been baking since she was 10
Vanilla
old and who taught herself everything she knows. Kyla’s business focuses on cupcakes, cupcake jars, and
years
popsicles however, she has an undying passion for pastries. So, on Sunday mornings she delivers
cupcake
croissants and Danish pastries to Ebotse residents. Kyla was also a participant on the second season of
homemade
Great South African Bake-Off. She qualified for the Top 20 after a gruelling interview process that involved
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interviews, face-to-face interviews, and technical interviews where participants were required to
telephonic
a recipe in front of the cameras! So, with such a talent right on your doorstep, why not place an order with
complete
at info@vanillacakery.co.za or on 082-461-1797; and make sure not to miss the Vanilla Cakery at the fortnightly
Kyla
Markets!
Mini
CHEESE
LORIAN’S
will be at the clubhouse every second
Colleen
on a Thursday from 16:00 to 19:00 with her
week
of fine cheeses – come get yours! For
selection
about Lorian’s Cheese or to pre-order, you
more
speak with Colleen on 082 652 6655.
can
PRICE TUESDAY
HALF
us every Tuesday for Half Price Tuesday at
Join
NIGHT OFF
MOM’S
think that moms deserve a night off once a
We
so bring mom and the whole family to
week
on Thursdays for Mom’s Night Off.
Wiesenhof
Wiesenhof at the Ebotse Clubhouse.
S H A R E T H E E X P E R I E N C E
L I V E .
R E L A X .
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P L A Y .
upcoming
events
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL
LADIES DINNER
0 3 D E C 2 0 1 6
4 N O V 2 0 1 6
1 3 N O V 2 0 1 6
JAZZ LUNCH
0 3 D E C 2 0 1 6
CHRISTMAS MARKET
golf events
1 4 O C T 2 0 1 3
1 8 O C T 2 0 1 3
4X4X4 CHALLENGE
2 8 O C T 2 0 1 3
EBOTSE LADIES OPEN
2 9 O C T 2 0 1 3
EBOTSE LINKS NIGHT GOLF
CAPTAIN'S CHARITY GOLF DAY
CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT

EBOTSE HOA’S ANNUAL
PICNIC WITH POTJIE & BRAAI COMPETITIONS
This year was the most successful and enjoyable event thus far.
The 4th annual picnic with Potjie Competition and Braai Master
Competition, added for the first time this year, was held at the
East Rand Speed Boat Club on Sunday, 28 August 2016. The
weather was absolutely perfect so gazebos and picnic
equipment were set out from very early that morning and the
first fires and gas burners were lit around 09:00 already. At
15:00, a total of 16 potjies and 2 braai plates were entered for
the competitions. There were also several other braais and
potjies prepared simply to enjoy for lunch. The spirit of all the
picnickers who mingled, chatted and joked about who was
cooking the best dish, was certainly something to be enjoyed!
ANNUAL PICNIC & POTIE COMP
So, diarise the last Sunday of August, 2017 and come have
yourself a jolly good time at our 5th annual picnic with Potjie and
Braai Competitions!
The winners were:
Potjie Competition: 1st Peter Thompson & Family 2nd Norman
Smith and Naresh Soorajpal 3rd Gerald Carey 4th Marcus Coetzer
and Gareth Lindstrohm 5th Peps Pretorius and Mike Kruger 6th
Leon van Wyk
Braai Master Competition: 1st Lawrence Braithwaite
And many thanks go to the following people: Our event sponsor:
EDGE INSURANCE (Leanda Allen) who sponsored the entries,
corkage, and the prizes. Our annual sponsor: EBOTSE HOA who
sponsored the charcoal and wood. Our judges: Peps Pretorius,
David Kendrick (Wiesenhof), Leslie Nienaber (Ladies Captain)
Stephan Vorster (HOA): For purchasing all the prizes and fire
consumables!

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Block (1-600kWh) R1.03
A.1
Block (>600 to 700kWh) R4.93
this financial year.)

Golf Tips by Grant Veenstra
Reverse Pivots
turn on the backswing and have more power through
This is the before and after of Tristan Barnard’s golf
swing, one of our top junior golfers. We have worked
impact.
My key message to him was to make sure that his right
very hard over the past few months to stop Tristan’s
Reverse Pivot and to create better ball striking which will
leg does not straighten at all in his backswing, this
helped him to coil better and hit shallower divots.
result in more consistency.
This is a common fault in amateurs’ golf swings and a
As you see in the incorrect picture, Tristan’s weight is on
his left side at the top of the backswing which is limiting
way to correct his movement is to take your stance at
address, then move your right foot back about 8 inches
his turn; the end result is that he will be on his back foot
and hit shots with this stance.
through impact which will result in fat and thin golf shots
In the correct picture you can clearly see that he has
For more information on coaching, contact Grant
loaded onto his right leg causing him to have a bigger
Veenstra on gvgolf69@gmail.com or 082-942-9999.

official Ebotse Estate website has
The
launch and is available here
been
addition to everything you would expect to find here, the
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Rules and Architectural Guidelines are also available on
HOA
HOUSE SITTING/ PET SITTING
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Please call contact Deidre on 082 335 5096 or Henry on 082 565 9317,
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Are you on the Ebotse App?
OR are you on of the 3% of residents who are not?
This is our most effective way to communicate with you.
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THE LINKS DEVELOPERS
DEVELOPERS PRESENT PHASE 2 OF R500-MILLION
LUXURY APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AT EBOTSE
The Links Developers are proud to present phase 2 of the R500-milion
luxury apartment development at Ebotse.
Phase 1 is sold out
The Links developers are forging ahead with the
construction of phase 2 of the R500-million luxury
apartment development.
Phase one of the signature development is sold out and
construction on Phase 2 of the luxurious apartments and
penthouse suites is now more than 80% complete with
occupation expected in December 2016. These luxurious
apartments and penthouse suites will offer breathtaking
views of the whole Estate and are now selling from
R4,5million to R14,9 million. There are 24 apartments
available in phase two – 16 two bedroom apartments at
218/228 square meters with optional lock up store and
eight 4 bedroom apartments at 421 square meters. The
apartments are tastefully finished and are fitted with
select Miele appliances – The world’s best appliance. In
addition, the four exceptional penthouse suites at 715
square meters now include a magnificent rooftop
entertainment area with swimming pool, deck, bar,
dining and lounge areas with private direct lift access.
This development is set to rival other premier
developments, such as Melrose Arch and The Houghton,
offering a completely unique living experience.
In a recent media interview, Vince Cockbain, developer
and director, says a combination of several essential
factors has led to the unparalleled success of the Ebotse
Estate. “These factors include the uniqueness of the
Estate in the area and a prevailing demand for secure
gated residential estate living. Ebotse is considered to be
one of the most secure residential estates in South
Africa, with state-of-the-art security systems and
procedures in operation. Strict financial control by an
effiecient and effective homeowners association gives
the estate a strong sense of community and solid
foundation for property values to escalate.”
“Ebotse really is a beautiful place to live and offers the
kind of lifestyle that has been virtually impossible to
enjoy in recent years,” he added. “Here families are spoilt
for choice with water sports, hiking, walking, cycling,
tennis, squash, dedicated play areas and a world class,
links style golf course that is hailed as one of the
country’s most unique and challenging courses. Currently
ranked 32 in South Africa by Golf Digest.”
This successful mix has created a visibly thriving Estate
and continues to give would-be buyers confidence to
invest. To date Ebotse has just more than 700 property
owners, with numerous residences currently under
construction. Rental returns are competitive and there is
an ongoing demand for rentals in the Estate, keeping
investors happy.
The Links, Ebotse’s signature apartment development will
be perfect for those who demand an exlcusive, simple yet
sophisticated “lock up and go” lifestyle with all the
modern conveniences. No expense is being spared to
create this luxurious living space with magnificent views
of the whole estate. More information on the
development, such as architectural 3D drawings and
floorplans can be found on the website
www.thelinksapartments.co.za.
The Ebotse sales agents are ready to receive enquiries
from interested investors. A completed, fully furnished
apartment in phase 2 is now ready, so book now to view
this magnificent living space privately or pop in on the
open day on Sunday 30 October for homeowners and
residents. Like our development page on facebook and
share with your firiends. We look forward to welcoming
new Ebotse homeowners and investors.