PINELANDS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PRRA)

This month we explore the portfolios of two of the committee members of the PRRA. These community volunteers work tirelessly to "Keep Pinelands Green".

• Building Plans: Jessica White

Pinelands is interesting in that quite a large area of Pinelands is considered a Heritage area which has very defined requirements when it comes to building changes that may be made. Property alterations with departures require PRRA comment and often input from neighbours. In addition, property alterations that fall within the Heritage Overlay Zone require the Heritage Advisory Committee comment. This process is possibly most productive and least time consuming if plans are issued to PRRA for comment prior to being formally issued to the City of Cape Town. (Failing this, the CoCT will forward submissions on to the PRRA for comment as part of their approval process.) In collaboration with the Recreation and Parks Portfolio, the Plans Portfolio follows up with the relevant authorities with regards to mature trees being cut down and removed without the required CoCT permissions in the Heritage area. If you are concerned about any strange building activity in the area, simply let the councillor’s office or the PRRA know. The records will be checked and an inspector sent if needed.

• Recreation and Parks: Marilynn McNamara

There is an ongoing battle to keep our Parks and Public Open Spaces safe and useable. The City of Cape Town is struggling with staffing and having problems with contracts on hold. This is what happened when the verges were not being mowed. Two years of Covid caused a backlog of tasks especially in the Parks and Open Spaces department. Marilynn works closely with the various City departments and has established a clear understanding of the needs of the suburb. The PRRA is now collaborating with the City on various projects including: Repairs to benches in parks and public open spaces; Eradication of alien weeds: (Patterson's curse and Devil's thorns); Mowing of parks and public open spaces; Planned maintenance schedule for and repairs to the parks play equipment; Installation of parks sign boards; Planting of trees in parks and public open spaces; No mow initiative in selected parks to allow for spring flowers; Reintroducing indigenous flowers to selected parks and public open spaces, in cooperation with the City's Biodiversity Assessment team.; Removal of dead trees/ tree branches; Trimming of shrubs and trees along the Elsieskraal river.

How can you help?

Submit a service report (C3) to the City of Cape Town to report a fault or to log an issue that needs municipal attention. Go to www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests or call 0860 103 089. If you would like to escalate a C3 request then contact the CoCT WhatsApp group run by Paul Holdsworth or report directly to Councillor Davids. 

THORNTON R1 250 000

JOINT MANDATE

NEED IT ALL & MORE - Grandeur from a bygone age, ample space. 2 reception rooms, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, separate entrance. Multiple options for dual living or passive income, making it ideal for use as a guesthouse or student accommodation.

Web: RXBS-2909 • Abigail Hinchcliffe 084 577 3576

FFC No: 2022387352 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477

PINELANDS R3 950 000

SOLE MANDATE

CUTE AS A BUTTON! - Perfect for lock-up-and-go lifestyle. Ideal for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. Light, bright open-plan living / kitchen area with 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, garden and courtyard in a secure complex.

Web: RXBS-2671 • Abigail Hinchcliffe 084 577 3576

FFC No: 2022387352 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477

PINELANDS R4 695 000

SOLE MANDATE

SECURE 2 BED WITH BACK GARDEN - Secure duplex in gated complex, two upstairs bedrooms & bathroom with o/p living room & fitted kitchen. Private back courtyard, carport for your exclusive use. Communal pool & visitor’s parking. Levies R980pm.

Web: RXBS-2885 • Cindy Sarandis 071 081 4413

FFC No: 2022387356 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477

PINELANDS R4 595 000

OPEN MANDATE

FAMILY HOME / DUAL LIVING - NO TRANSFER DUTY!

Double storey 4 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms, guest loo, 3 huge living areas, fitted kitchen, laundry, storage, cottage and outside room & bathroom with separate entrance and parking.

Web: RXBS-2586 • Cindy Sarandis 071 081 4413

FFC No: 2022387356 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477

OPEN MANDATE

ENTERTAINER WITH EVERYTHING - LIST: 4 Aircon bedrooms, 2 baths, mes, vaulted ceilings, enormous living room, fireplace, tv room, jacuzzi, braai room, bar, eat in kitchen, scullery, decked pool, 4 car garage, domestic quarters, storage and secure. 

Web: RXBS-2926 • Cindy Sarandis 071 081 4413

FFC No: 2022387356 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477

JOINT MANDATE

HOUSE WITH 2 SEPARATE ENTRANCES - Large family home with dual living & passive income opportunities, all you need for a busy family. Main house: 2 receptions, 3 beds, 3 baths. Direct access to garage. Two 1 reception / 1 bed apartments.

Web: RXBS-2671 • Abigail Hinchcliffe 084 577 3576

FFC No: 2022387352 • Property Practitioner

RE/MAX Property Associates: 021 531 4477