PHOA News

Parklands Home Owners Association
Newsletter
March 2026

---

Dear Members,

Welcome to the Parklands Home Owners Association (PHOA) electronic newsletter. You are receiving this newsletter as a registered member of the PHOA. The primary function of this newsletter is to update you on the activities of the PHOA.

CHAIRMANS CORNER

The Importance Of Cleaning House Gutters On A Regular Basis

With winter fast approaching we would like to highlight the importance of cleaning out your gutters on a regular basis as this is a good way to prevent water and pest damage from harming your home. Failing to remove dried leaves or similar organic matter can also be a fire hazard.

Spill overs from rainwater can damage foundations and roofs leading to high maintenance cost. Other problems include mould and moisture issues, pest infestations, garden and landscaping erosion, fascia and soffit deterioration.

It is therefore important to be proactive with gutter management to keep your home safe. Roofing experts recommend regular checks especially before the weather changes. This will save on future repairs due to damage and ensure a strong, protected home.

Maintenance of road verges

Verges and gardens leave a "first impression" of an area to visitors or passers-by. An unkempt garden and verge can detract from the perceived value of a home. It should therefore always be well-maintained. The PHOA constitution places an obligation on members to maintain gardens and verges to an acceptable standard.

This obligation can be found in the PHOA constitution under clause 8.4.3 and reads as follows:

“Establish and maintain a garden according to an acceptable standard as well as maintaining the road verge”

We therefore urge all homeowners to keep their gardens and verges maintained so as to make a good impression on the streetscape.

---

NEWS FROM COCT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

It was brought to the attention of the association that an alien invasive wasps was identified in the area, the European paper wasp (Polistes dominula). This was reported to Mr Mfundo Tafeni the Head of Invasive Species from the City of Cape Town. Mr Tafeni advised that in terms of The National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act all land owners are required to manage and control all listed alien and invasive species occurring on their property and the City is currently focusing and prioritising removal of this alien invasive wasps on nature reserves, and other Council property and infrastructure (e.g. City facilities).

Mr Tafeni has made available a list of possible pest control agencies that home owners can contact.

---

PROJECTS

Parks Cleaning

The PHOA park cleaning team is still active in the Parklands greenbelt areas on a daily basis Monday to Friday concentrating on "hotspot" areas identified.

The PHOA uses different methods to attend to rubbish left in parks and other public places by vagrants. Recyclable rubbish is bagged for collection by the appointed recyclable waste collection company and general rubbish is collected in black bags for collection by City Parks. We also call on the Solid Waste Department from the City of Cape Town to remove goods on public roads and verges that were discarded by vagrants.

Security Patrols

The Star Alarms Security Patrols have been operational since 1 November 2025. The main function of the company is to conduct continuous patrols throughout the Parklands area with 2 dedicated vehicles on a 24/7 basis. The patrollers also identify and report municipal and infrastructure issues, including non-functioning streetlights, faulty traffic lights, missing drain covers, and other public safety hazards.

Monitoring and where legally permissible, engaging with vagrants. Where removal is not possible, officers escalate to Law Enforcement.

Displaced people that are trying to live along Parklands Main Road, in public parks and other public open spaces are continuously asked to move on by the patrollers. In cases where they refuse Law Enforcement is contacted to intervene. On bin days the Star Alarms patrols stand by while the PHOA team is cleaning identified parks where vagrants take trolley loads of rubbish to sort through and leave behind what they do not find useful.

Despite all the efforts displaced people keep on setting up camps and ongoing interventions are required. Below are some examples of the structures that are put up by displaced people.



Be on the lookout for the two Star Alarms patrol vehicles that operate around the clock in the Parklands area. These cars are easily identifiable by the PHOA logos displayed on both the bonnets and doors. Keep an eye out for them to ensure the security of the area.

Trees On Road Verges

The maintenance of trees on road verges falls under the City Parks Department from the CoCT. The PHOA engage with them on a regular basis to attend to the pruning of trees that have become overgrown. Homeowners can report overgrown trees on road verges to the PHOA office and this will be forwarded to the CoCT. Trees on private property are the responsibility of the owner.



Any service related complaints and concerns such as blocked stormwater drains, overflowing sewage drains, potholes or road damage can be reported to the CoCT by visiting the CoCT website www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests to log a fault or call the City’s customer centre on 0860 103 089.

Kind Rregards,

Pam Deneels
Parklands Home Owners Assosiation

---

Parklands Home Owners Association
Newsletter
November 2025

---

Dear Members,

Welcome to the Parklands Home Owners Association (PHOA) electronic newsletter. You are receiving this newsletter as a registered member of the PHOA. The primary function of this newsletter is to update you on the activities of the PHOA.

CHAIRMANS CORNER

As we are fast approaching the end of yet another year, I would like to wish you our members and your families a safe and happy festive season.



ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON

The PHOA Christmas tree on the corners of Parklands Main Road and Link Road Parklands will be switched on, on 2 December 2025 19:45 for 20:00. We invite all members and the whole of the community to join us for the switch on.

---

PARKLANDS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION SECURITY PATROLS

The Parklands Home Owners Association, in partnership with Star Alarms, is proud to announce that the 24/7 patrol vehicles officially hit the road from 6:00 AM on 1 November 2025.
These dedicated patrols will enhance visibility and response within the Parklands and Parklands North areas, helping to keep our community safer.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity through the appropriate channels.
Keep an eye out for the Star Alarms patrol vehicles on duty and feel free to share your photos to show your support!
Together, we can make Parklands and surrounds a safer place for all.

---

CITY OF CAPE TOWN NEWS

The City of Cape Town has commenced with the construction of pedestrian footways in Parklands, Brooklyn and Montague Gardens. The work started, 5 November 2025 and will continue until Wednesday, 11 March 2026 provided there are no unforeseen delays. Construction will be done between 07:30 and 17:00, Monday to Friday. The area in Dorchester Drive Parklands is indicated in the photo below.

---

IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Law Enforcement: From a cellphone: 021 480 7700 and from a landline: 107 Community Medics: 087 230 0404 Tableview SAPS: 021 521 3300

Members can log service requests relating to municipal services directly with the City of Cape Town through the website www.capetown.gov.za under Service Requests. A reference number will be issued which can be used to follow up on progress.

---

Please take note that the PHOA office will be closed for the annual shutdown period from 15 December 2025 and will reopen on 7 January 2026.

Kind regards,
Pam Daneels
Chairperson
Parklands Home Owner Association

---