Visitors to the farm may notice signs of spring, including flowers and new plant growth.

As the year approaches its end, I would like to highlight the following points.

AGM

A date will be circulated shortly to the members. It will again be on a Saturday Morning

physical meeting on the Estate.

Game Capture

Our environmental study shows there is an excess of game on the Estate. To maintain

sustainability, Blesbok, Impala, Giraffe, and Warthog will be removed with help from a

game capture team as well as other specific teams. The date of the main game capture

will be announced when confirmed.

Security

Considering the recent incident involving the targeted theft of a battery, inverter, and

television from one residence, estate security has once again, and rightly so, become a

focal point of discussion. Given the broader societal challenges we face, security will

remain an ongoing concern. Please note the following important points:

• Boschhoek Mountain Estate is not classified as a Security Estate, and much of

its perimeter fencing does not consist of high-security electric fencing. The

installed electric fences primarily serve to contain wildlife within the estate.

• After personally inspecting the section of the fence believed to be used for

unauthorized access, several warthog excavations were found that could

potentially facilitate entry onto the property.

• Two small items removed during the incident have since been recovered.

• We are committed to implementing measures that will deter unauthorized

access, but due to the extensive perimeter, this risk cannot be eliminated.

• The Security Committee has submitted several recommendations currently

under consideration, including the possible installation of additional cameras at

strategic locations.

• Security patrols continue to operate approximately twice a month, focusing on

higher-risk areas. Patrol objectives include monitoring for unusual activity,

poaching, and breaches along the fence line. It is essential that all building staff

are informed about these ongoing patrols. Each patrol submits regular feedback

and written reports. The most recent patrols occurred on:

o 13 September

o 27 Augusto 16 August

• All homeowners are encouraged to take personal responsibility for the security of

their properties. Based on experience, basic surveillance systems significantly

enhance overall estate security. If your solar system is network-connected,

please promptly report any irregularities to the Estate Manager.

Building

Two homes are nearly finished, and three more owners plan to start building soon. If

you’re interested in building, there’s a dedicated WhatsApp group—contact the Estate

Manager or Mark Kingon to join.

Other matters

• The concrete drift on the servitude road was completed. This is where the stream

from Knobwood crosses the servitude road

• We are intending further road repairs on various places, but we need to rent in a

TLB to do this. Just to note a TLB and truck costs approximately R100 000 for ten

days.

• Various repairs are being considered at the Stilling dam to ensure it is properly

maintained.

• Please note there is a gas braai which was donated at Viljoens Rus. If you want to

use it take your gas bottle with. I am told that no good Braai Addict would sink so

low as to braai on gas but it is convenient.

With kind regards

Mark Kingon

Chair