Blog posts and articles
Mandela Day is an annual celebration held on July 18th, honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela by encouraging individuals and organizations to engage in community service and acts of goodwill. This year, we will be participating in Mandela Day by…
There is an old saying in Community Scheme management: ”Levies are the lifeblood of any Community Scheme” We urge you to read an excellent article in the Daily Investor (an electronic on-line newspaper) on 20 June by Kirsten Minnaar about…
Inspire, equip, and activate Every year on Youth Day in June, South Africa pauses to honor the courage, resilience, and vision of young people who have shaped our nation’s history. It is a day that reminds us of the power…
Keeping a sectional title scheme financially healthy isn’t just about paying the bills—it’s about planning ahead. That’s where the Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Plan (MRRP) comes in. Required by Prescribed Management Rule (PMR) 22, the MRRP is more than a…
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is a public holiday celebrated in over 80 countries globally. Observed annually on May 1st to honor the labor movement, it is a national holiday in many nations across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and…
If you had told me in January 2026 that we would be paying almost double for diesel by May 2026 I would’ve said it’s not April the first yet! Yet, here we are with diesel, petrol & gas sky-rocketing due…
What South African Owners Need to Know Painting your home is one of the most effective ways to refresh its look, protect surfaces, and even increase property value. But before you pick up a brush, there are important rules and…
An essential tool for avoiding conflict in Community Scheme Living. Part of the success of a community scheme involves the residents treating one another with courtesy and respect, holding one another, as residents living in close proximity, accountable for following…
Sectional title is a popular form of property ownership, especially in urban areas where gated community schemes are common. As of 2025, there were approximately 56,000 registered sectional title schemes in South Africa (over 1.9 million individual properties). Around 60%…
“I am now at a point where I will do anything to get my tenant out because they are not paying..” When it comes to evictions in South Africa, one must never listen to advice that comes from “knowledgeable neighbours”.…