Latest innovation in the theft of wheelie-bins
Please arrange for your bin to be brought inside your property as soon as Pikitup has collected.

NORA (Norwood Oaklands Residents Association)
Representing Cheltondale, the Gardens, Norwood, Oaklands and Orchards

Get your NORA neighbourhood updates via your favourite platforms:

NORA Blog
https://www.lovenorwood.com/blog/

NORA Facebook Page
https://link.nora.org.za/facebook

NORA Newsletter
https://link.nora.org.za/newsletter

NORA RSS Feed
https://link.nora.org.za/rss

NORA Telegram Channel
https://link.nora.org.za/telegram

NORA Whatsapp Channel
https://link.nora.org.za/whatsapp

Other NORA resources on the Web:

NORA Community Calendar
https://link.nora.org.za/calendar

Donate/Pay Subs to NORA
https://link.nora.org.za/Donate_Subs

Email NORA
https://link.nora.org.za/email

NORA Website
https://link.nora.org.za/website

2024-01-04

Pink Fun Run
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/249020-pink-fun-run/#/
http://link.nora.org.za/
27 Jan. 24

Sign the NORA petition to stop illegal building and land use

Good morning neighbours

The NORA petition to stop illegal building and land use in Norwood is due to go to Council on Wednesday, 31 January, where Cllr Huggett will be handing it over to the Mayor and challenging him to respond to the letter sent in December about all the illegal building and land use in Norwood and Orange Grove.

Please sign the petition before Wednesday and share it with everyone you know. We have 155 signatures so far and I'm sure there are many more of you who want to take a strong stand against this.

This is just one of many steps that we're taking to force the City of Joburg to take action and enforce the law in our neighbourhood. We welcome legitimate businesses and developers and will always oppose those who drag our neighbourhood down with illegal activity. If you have any questions on this or other town planning and heritage issues, please email townplanningheritage@nora.org.za

https://forms.gle/FSSkamKkttPd3NRx6

To view the letters and other material relating to this petition, please see the NORA Blog here:
https://www.lovenorwood.com/2023/12/14/petition-to-stop-illegal-building-and-land-use-in-norwood/

http://link.nora.org.za/
27 Jan. 24

BELA Bill Awareness 🚨🚨

The BELA Bill needs to be sent back to the drawing board. The sensible recommendations made by citizens and residents of SA during BELA-Bill related hearings need to be taken into consideration. As South Africans we say: Nothing about us, without us!

The BELA Bill seeks to amend the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 as well as the Employment of Educators Act (EEA) of 1998. Some of the changes and additions to the current Acts include:

📢Making Gr R compulsory.

📢Criminalising parents who do not comply with certain regulations.

📢Introducing additional laws which will have a negative impact on the home education sector.

📢Closing primary schools with less than 135 learners, and secondary schools with less than 200 learners in.

📢In addition to this the Bill will also grant powers to the Minister to make regulations regarding a range of serious matters (one of which relates to the management of learner pregnancy).

If this Bill is pushed through there will be an enormous power shift. The HoD, MEC and the DBE will have the final say! This all translates into the centralisation of our public school sector.

But what can you do?

Make a written submission!
Comments can be emailed to Ms Noluthando Skaka at belabill@parliament.gov.za.
(Enquiries can be directed to Ms Noluthando Skaka on cell 083 709 8520.)

Submissions cut off date:
31 January 2024

BELA Bill Awareness: What can you do?

Hello,

Join JoburgCAN, OUTA and Schindlers Attorneys for an insightful webinar where we'll be addressing the common concern of skyrocketing municipal bills and providing practical guidance on disputing inaccuracies.

Date: 31 January 2024
Time: 18:00

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4gqCfHNkQmSsy8u52SvcWw

Please share with your family, friends and community.

Press Statement by Cllr Eleanor Huggett
Ward 73 Councillor, City of Johannesburg
NORWOOD NEEDS A CITY THAT UPHOLDS THE RULE OF LAW
1 February 2024

Public Meeting: Norwood CPF Sectors 3 and 4
Monday, 12 February 2024, 17h30 to 19h00
SAPS Norwood Police Station (Boardroom)

Public Meeting: Norwood CPF Sectors 3 and 4
Monday, 12 February 2024, 17h30 to 19h00
SAPS Norwood Police Station (Boardroom)

- To get involved with the overall Norwood CPF, contact Chair Wayne Preston on email address chair@ncpf.co.za.
- To get involved with the Sector 3 Crime Forum (Norwood Sector), contact Phumi on Whatsapp 082 994 3918. (The Sector 3 Crime Forum aligns closely with the area represented by NORA.)
- To get involved with our Community in Blue (CIB) Patrollers, send an email message to norwoodcib@gmail.com.

https://linktr.ee/nora.org.za
6-Feb-24

NORA/NBA Community Meeting
Agenda: Illegal building/demolition, road closures and other issues relevant to our neighbourhood
Tuesday, 20 February, 2023
18h00
1st Floor, The Factory, Grant Avenue

Please use the link below to submit any questions, queries or areas of concern you would like addressed:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD5lQ4_N_qss42HCvc6s4VlU-xs5wDbeJZiyhenRyo2PhLwg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Norwood Park Community Clean-up
Saturday, 24 February 2024
09h00 to 12h00
Meet at the park. Please bring gloves, brooms and rakes. Bags will be provided.

We’re ready for the next phase! Please distribute widely to Norwood groups/residents.

Norwood Secure Village (Norwood Enclosure)

Dear Norwood Residents,

As you are probably aware, CAP has now reached the required consent to move ahead with the Norwood Enclosure.

The next step is to raise the funding required to complete the formal application phase. This includes the COJ application and advertising fees, traffic impact assessment, and the erection of infrastructure.

We need the support of all Norwood Residents in order to move forward with this! According to CAP’s calculations, a contribution of R385.00 per month is required from a minimum of 450 households in order to make the Norwood Secure Village a reality. (Slightly more than 450 households gave their consent for the enclosure project.)

Your contribution of R385 per month could quite literally transform your neighbourhood and your family’s lives!

What does CAP need from residents?

Commit to contribute R385.00 per household per month to cover the once-off and monthly running costs of the enclosure. All contributions qualify for a Section 18A certificate, but contributions will not be collected until the target has been met. To pledge your contribution, please click on the link below:
https://salesforce-eu.123formbuilder.com/form-73581/norwood-commitment-form

Become a Street Captain for your block or street to help champion the enclosure project. You can volunteer by sending an email to roadclosures@capcommunity.co.za.

Click on the link below to download the full brochure, including further details on the enclosure as well as some frequently asked questions:
https://go.capcommunity.co.za/l/923943/2024-06-14/2hl8ct/923943/1718360327qie1Inbe/Norwood_Reimagined__3_.pdf

Additional FAQs on CAP Secure Villages in general can be found here:
https://go.capcommunity.co.za/CAPSecureVillageFAQS

Remember to think of your area as a Secure Village:
A Secure Village means higher property values, more secure living, and a better lifestyle. This crucial project will feature perimeter security and controlled access points that enhance security, sustain safety, and prevent the unthinkable. A Secure Village enclosure will allow CAP to implement speed control to protect children and families, and to systematically beautify Norwood through the efforts of the CAP Green Team.

https://www.lovenorwood.com/2024/06/17/norwood-secure-village-norwood-enclosure/

Dear Norwood Residents,

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured enough commitments to proceed with a Traffic Impact Assessment and thereafter the submission of the road closure application. However, we still need further contributions to cover the infrastructure and ongoing monthly operational costs.

Starting 1 October 2024, we will begin billing residents to fund:

* Traffic Impact Assessment.
* The application process.
* ​​​​A reserve for infrastructure costs and future ongoing operational expenses.

Even after infrastructure costs are covered, a monthly road closure fee will still be required to maintain operational costs and future renewal application costs. If the road closure does not proceed, you will receive a full refund (minus any incurred costs).

To help make Norwood safer, we encourage all residents to contribute R385 per month, which is the recommended road closure contribution rate; as well as an amount of R400 per month towards the existing Crime Prevention solution in Norwood, both of which are tax deductible.

While you are free to choose your armed response provider, CAP offers this as an additional service, and you can sign up by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/KZKI5

Next Phase: Traffic Impact Assessment and Application Submission

CAP will appoint a Traffic Engineer to conduct a thorough traffic impact assessment, which will be submitted as part of the application to the City.

CAP follows the correct procedure to ensure the letter of the law is upheld regarding the creation of the Secure Village and that all residents are kept informed along the way. This will include engagement with residents, various role players and the City. The proposal of the closure will then be assessed following the City’s analysis; modifications may be requested to closure points, which will need to be adhered to in order for approval to be granted.

We are working closely with a group of committed residents who provide oversight and guidance throughout the process.

Remember, this road closure is a community-driven initiative —born from your needs and vision for a safer Norwood and that CAP is facilitating this process on behalf of residents. It is essential for everyone to stay actively involved and ensure we collectively see it through to completion. The success of this project relies on your continued commitment to realizing the value and security we have all worked towards.

In the coming weeks, we will host a webinar to share our vision for Norwood. Please pledge your support for the road closure by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/gt51n

Download the Latest Norwood Secure Village Status Update here: https://shorturl.at/dsQgg

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to making Norwood a safer, stronger community.