Lost and Found

Good day Brackenfell residents Those of you who submitted objections to City of Cape Town (CoCT) in respect of the rezoning and development of 534 flatson the existing ‘Andrag’ land would have received correspondence from CoCT via registered mail/e-mail. The correspondence confirms that CoCT has approved the applications for development and rezoning, that we have the opportunity to appeal against the decision and that we have until 10 August to do so.  The documentation clearly indicates that we cannot merely provide reasons for our appeal, but have to refer to applicable legislation for the appeal application to be considered.  This makes it difficult for us who do not know the law. Nico Fivaz, Leon Brynard and myself met with an attorney to discuss our options going forward.  After consultation it is clear that there are definitely grounds for appeal.  The suggestion on the table is that we nominate a community representative whom we give power of attorney to appear on our behalf, and that the attorney assists with completion of the appeal documentation which we will lodge together with a legal document that the attorney will prepare.  This will mean that the attorney will have to go through all the documentation from when the application for development/rezoning started in 2015 up to the latest correspondence – time that is limited with deadline 10 Aug, and money required to pay for legal fees. Between Pierre Germishuys (chairman of Vredekloof Heights Neighbourhood Watch), Nico Fivaz (who represented us at the CoCT’s Interim Planning Committee meeting in May) and myself, we have already covered the cost of the independent traffic engineer and consultation cost of the attorney in an effort to ensure a fair process. Pierre, Nico, Leon Brynard (Manager of the Vredekloof CID) and myself have formed a body, Northern District Community Forum (NDCF) that will be used now and in the future as a vehicle to address community issues in Brackenfell area as well as adjoining suburbs.  Any contributions towards legal fees for the appeal process, however minuscule, can be paid into the NDCF’s account (detail below). I fully understand that some of us have become very despondent regarding the process followed, but we need to keep momentum, fight the steam-rolling/rubber stamping process used by CoCT’s and let our voices be heard.  Even if we are the only suburb/community in the Western Cape that has the courage to fight the system. I encourage you to attend our community meeting that will be held on Monday, 31 July at 18:30 at Vredekloof Lodge where we will be able to share more information, and sign up to become a member of NDCF.  Account name:  Northern District Community Forum Nedbank Current account no:  1149930195 Tygerberg Winelands branch – branch code:  118602 Thanking you Regards Bonita Conradie

The City of Cape Town gave notice of a planning application received for consideration. The application is for the proposed amendment of the Site Development Plan for De Vrede Guest House, erf 8067 Brackenfell, 12 Leetchfield Street. The Site Development Plan proposes an addition of 33 bedrooms for guest accommodation at the existing De Vrede Guest House. It also proposes 76 parking bays. The closing date for objections, comments or representations is 24 July 2017. Due to the school holidays, we asked for an extention of the closing date. As soon as we receive an answer on this, we will communicate further.   FEEDBACK Dear  Mr Brynard Based on the number of responses already received there is no motivation for re-advertising this application. It is also not possible per the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to grant an extension on the time within which to submit objections. I did however find that the petition that was submitted does not comply with the prescriptions of the MPBL. Thus to be fair the application will be re-advertised together with a brochure on how a petition should be compiled. Kind regards Susan Matthysen District Manager Northern District Development Management De Vrede Guest House

Kennisgewing van Publieke vergadering t.o.v. Vredekloof Laerskool Datum:  1 Augustus 2017 Plek:  Vriend van God Vredekloof Ouditorium Tyd: 19:00 – 21:00 Navrae:  school@vps.org.za   Notice of Public Meeting regarding Vredekloof Primary School Date: 1 August 2017 Place:  Friend of God Vredekloof Auditorium Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Enquiries: school@vps.org.za

Job Opportunity

Position:           Client Liaison Officer (CLO) Area:                  Vredekloof Duration:          For the duration of the Building of the Vredekloof Primary School Closing date:   Applicants need to hand in a CV at the offices of the Vredekloof CID, 14 Lista Crescent, Vredekloof by no later than Monday 5 June 2017 at 16h00. Job Notes:

• Applicants must read through the “Policy on community participation and recruitment and selection of local labour in construction contracts for the Department or Transport and Public Works”.
• The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) means the person appointed by the Contractor to act as a bridge between the Contractor and the community or community representatives in order to promote and maintain a spirit of mutual trust during the execution of a project, operating mainly through the Steering Committee.
• Applicants also need to study the following:
  • Appendix A – Selection criteria for Community Liaison Officers
  • Appendix B – Duties and functions of the Community Liaison Officer.
  • Appendix C – Pro Forma conditions of employment for Community Liaison Officers.

NB- All documentation mentioned in this advertisement will be available on the Vredekloof website (www.vredekloof.co.za) or in hard copy at the offices of the Vredekloof CID at 14 Lista Crescent, Vredekloof. For more information, please contact Leon Brynard on 021-981 3303 or 083 2800 281. Policy on Community Participation

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Dear Leon, Please please assist to have a look out for the attached missing cat - Zoey, which has disappeared from 10 Village Close, Vredekloof on even day at about 09h00. Thank you ever so much for all your help and always being there for us! Should you see the cat, please let me know soonest. Warmest regards Rainer C. March

Goeie dag Sal julle ons dalk kan help. My katjie Nala is al 3 dae weg en ons get al oral gesoek vir haar. Ons bly hier in vredekloof. Ons is baie bekommerd want sy is nooit ver van die huis nie. En sy het 2 kleintjie ook nog. Al drink hulle nie meer aan haar nie is sy steeds baie besorg oor hulle. Sal julle die fotos dalk op julle fb bladsy kan sit vir as enige iemand enige nuus het. Ons kontak besonderhede is as volg. Herman 081 754 1329. Byvoorbaat baie dankie Liezel

Walka and case was picked up on Wessel Lourens Drive in the Vredekloof area on the 21st of March 2015. For enquiries, message 079 455 3939. To ensure that the Walka is returned to its rightful owner, it is requested that proof of ownership is presented.

"A beautiful sun parrot arrived at our house in Ysterhout Street, Vredekloof last night 21 March 2015. If this parrot is yours please provide the ring number. If you know of someone who lost a parrot please let them know." If it is your parrot or you know someone who's parrot is missing, please phone the Control Room on 0860 123 872.

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Hierdie mannetjies kat doen tans die rondtes in Wingerdrylaan in Vredekloof. Dit wil voorkom asof hy verlore is en betree snags mense se huise en baklei selfs met hul katte. Indien dit u kat is of moontlik weet wie se kat dit is, dan kan u gerus die Vredekloof Beheerkamer skakel op 0860 123 872.

"Please put this photo up on your website of the lost jack russel (young male dog) which was found in Bordeaux Street, Vredekloof Glen." Contact the Vredekloof Control Room on 0860 123 872.

The attached Male unnuted Ginger Cat was found at 22 Plataan Crescent, We have dropped the cat off at Animal Anti Cruelty at Sacks Circle 021 951 3010 (http://www.aacl.co.za/index.php/cape-town), after doing a walk around trying to locate owners. They will be holding the cat for 7 days from today 18/01/2014. Please feel free to call me should you require further details on 084 587 9814. Shelley Malherbe

A large white, fluffy dog attached itself to us whilst I was walking my three dogs yesterday (18.01.14). After being unsuccessful in findings its home I spoke with CID and arranged that the dog be brought to my house as a safe house. Should anyone be looking for the friendly fur ball, please let me know / they are welcome to come and collect her from me (in Wingerd Drive). Should you wish to discuss the above matter and/or require any additional information, please feel free to contact me. Ashleigh Reid Cell: 084 902 3479.

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VERMIS / GESOEK -TIMONE vanaf 24 Februarie 2013 BRUNDEL (SWART EN BRUIN) - STAFFIE 14 JAAR OUD Kenmerke - Uitgroeisel op haar rug en op haar regterbeen. Baie liefdevol, geen naamplaatjie nie Skakel asb Mev Groenewald, 29 Wessel Lourens Rylaan, Vredekloof 021 981 6387 / 082 37 17 623

My kitten is 7 months old, a girl, tortoise shell as you can see on the photo, she is very slim and not very big. Her name is Mia (she also responds to Minkies). She is obsessed with being outside and last night she managed to get out the window without us knowing about it. It think with it being dark and she is not that familiar with being at the front end of the house she lost her way. We have been looking for her but have not been able to find her. I will really appreciate it if they can just keep an eye open and let me know. My cell number is 084 081 0204 (Laetitia) and my husband 082 458 1795 (Steven).