Welgevonden Estate: Estate Manager’s newsletter: October 2026
Dear Homeowners and Residents
Opening of Welgevonden Park
Thank you to everyone who attended the official opening of Welgevonden Park earlier this month.
And what a special occasion it was! A beautiful setting, a pleasant spring evening, delicious food and refreshments, great entertainment, an appreciative crowd and an amazing sunset all contributed to making the inauguration of Welgevonden Park an event to remember.
A big thank you to the following who helped make the event such a success:
Welgevonden Estate resident Danie du Toit, the musician and entertainer known as Danie Reënwolf, for his captivating performance of songs that touched the hearts and emotions of those present.
Beate Strydom and KWIKSPAR Paul Roos for the delicious complimentary breads and cupcakes that everyone appreciated and enjoyed.
Sadiecoffee for providing food and coffee from their on-site food trailer.
Our special thanks go to everyone who attended and helped create such a wonderful atmosphere. The vibe was exceptional, with individuals, families with children, the young, the not-so-young, and everyone in between coming together to enjoy the occasion and spend time with fellow residents.
From the outset, Welgevonden Park has demonstrated its value as a community facility – a place where residents can come together, socialise and enjoy shared experiences.
And this is just the beginning! Be assured that more events of this kind will be held in the future.
The function venue at Welgevonden Park
We’ll shortly share details on how to book the function venue at Welgevonden Park.
In the meantime, we invite residents to suggest a suitable name for the venue – one that reflects the character and spirit of Welgevonden Estate.
Send your suggestions to admin@welgevonden.co.za before 31 October 2026. The person who submits the winning name will stand a chance to win a prize!
Welgevonden Park: Extension of swimming pool hours
In response to residents’ requests for longer swimming hours in the afternoon, we’re pleased to announce that, from 26 October 2026, the swimming pool will close at 19:00 instead of 18:00.
This communication also serves as the required 14-day notice in terms of clause 59A.5 of the WHOA Constitution.
Reminder: WHOA AGM 2026
We remind homeowners about this year’s WHOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will take place at 18:00 on Monday 16 November 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Doornbosch Hall on the R44 in Stellenbosch. A map and directions to the venue, together with the meeting documents, will be made available ahead of the meeting.
Important dates: December 2026 / January 2027 holiday season
Please note the dates affecting Welgevonden Estate during the upcoming festive season. We particularly want to highlight dates relating to the building industry to help homeowners plan their building activities and the submission of building plans accordingly.
Builders’ holiday: The annual builders’ holiday begins on 11 December 2026, with building activities resuming on 11 January 2027. The last day for any building activity and cleaning up of sites on Welgevonden Estate, therefore, is Friday 11 December 2026. During the builders’ holiday period no construction or building activities will be allowed on Welgevonden Estate, and building contractors will not be allowed to enter the estate. All building sites must be properly closed off before the start of the builders’ holiday, according to requirements. No building materials and/or tools may be stored or left outside the building site enclosures. Furthermore, transportable toilets for contractors must be positioned within the enclosed site areas.
Submitting building plans: The closing date for submitting building plans for revision at the Estate office is 30 November 2026.
Administrative office: The Estate office will close at 10:00 on 18 December 2026 and reopen on 11 January 2027. Matters that require urgent attention during this period can be referred to the estate’s security office, telephone number 021 889 5209.
Biometric registration: The security office (R304 entrance) will be open on weekdays (excluding public holidays) from 09:00 – 13:00 from 18 December 2026 to 8 January 2027 for those having to register on the biometric system. We ask homeowners to register their tenants, au pairs, domestic workers and gardeners before the Estate office closes for the holiday period, provided they have all the necessary details. Please do not leave registrations until the last minute.
Welgevonden Festival 2026
The Welgevonden Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday 12 December 2026 on the green area below the SADIECOFFEE kiosk. Organised and presented by Welgevonden Estate homeowners and residents, the festival is a community initiative brought to life by people who volunteer their time, energy and skills to create an occasion for everyone to enjoy.
Market stalls will open at 10:00, followed by a fun-filled programme from 16:00 featuring a talent show, Santa’s arrival, Christmas carols and live music on stage. The festivities will conclude at 22:00. Details are shown below, also displayed on posters at the estate entrances.
Mark your calendars and invite family and friends to join you for this joyous community event – a magical day of stalls, music, singing, lights and festive cheer!
Best regards
Gawie Marx
Estate Manager
15 October 2026
