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Discovering the Power of Community: Beyond the Boundaries of a Scheme
In this article Hendrik Hoffmann puts things into perspective as he recently learned what the true value of a community is.
Mastering Fire Safety | The Final 10 Tips To Safeguard Your Scheme
In the last of our 3 part instalment of our series dedicated to enhancing fire safety within community schemes, we cover Wynand’s last tips that will arm you with knowledge to assist in safeguarding your scheme from fire risks.
The next 10 fire safety tips for your scheme
In our second instalment we continue our exploration by presenting an additional 10 invaluable tips, we received from Wynand, that can further secure your scheme's defences against fires.
Top 10 tips on fire safety in community schemes
In this article Wynand, Fire Chief of Fire Ops SA gave us his top tips to prevent fires in community schemes.
To the window, to the wall, to the ceiling and the floor
In this article Zerlinda breaks down what a median line is, and why it is so important to understand this if you are living in a sectional title scheme.
Asbestos and the impact thereof
In this article Indawo breaks down the different types of asbestos, and what owners responsibilities are with regards to asbestos, in community schemes.
Changing it up, by changing your rules
In a recent blog post, Nicole Nel recommends the process that you should follow if you are planning on amending your management or conduct rules.
Is the CSOS fulfilling its mandate?
In this article Michael shares his views on whether the CSOS is fulfilling its mandate.
My thoughts on rules in bodies corporate
In this article Shirley shares her view on rules in bodies corporate.
Key points for the first time home buyer
In this article Lamees breaks down the basic know-how’s of buying your first property.
POPIA: The Role of the Information Officer – where does a Managing Agent fit in?
In this article Leigh-Anne explains the role of the Information Officer and where a Managing Agent fits in with regard to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
My thoughts on ritual slaughter in bodies corporate
In this article Shirley shares her view on ritual slaughter in body corporates.
Understanding the Protection of Personal Information Act
In this article Leigh-Anne answers the question on everyone’s lips at the moment with regards to the Protection of Information Act (“POPIA”), “What action do I need to take in order to be compliant?”
Life as a tenant in a body corporate
As a tenant residing in a sectional title scheme, it's at times difficult to feel as though you are part of the community, in this article Zerlinda takes you through the life of a tenant in a body corporate.
The CSOS - I have applied, now what?
Have you always wondered what happens behind the scenes when you make an application to the CSOS for dispute resolution, this article set outs the process from application to Order.
Meeting in the time of Covid
In this article Zerlinda talks about navigating the administration nightmare that could occur during online annual and special general meetings.
Virtual Reality | Part 3
In this third and final article in the series, Zerlinda takes a look at a few requirements for voting in terms of virtual meetings.
Virtual Reality | Part 2
in this article, Zerlinda will be taking a look at some practical suggestions to accommodate remote attendance at general meetings in community schemes.
Virtual Reality | Part 1
WHEN, not IF, the National Lockdown comes to an end, and we have the opportunity to face reality, as we will then know it, Zerlinda believes that virtual meetings will not become a thing of the past, and instead may become the preferred method of meeting, not only in the context of the workplace but in community schemes as well.