Home Owners Association

Every owner is a member of the HOA

Nyathi was established in around 2005, and 2024 marked the 13th Annual General Meeting since the inception of the Nyathi Home Owners Association. 

The Nyathi Home Owners Association is managed by a board of Directors comprising the following directors, with their portfolios:

VICTOR RANGE

Chairman, Stakeholder Relations

Hendrik Viljoen

Legal

Rachel J. Peattie

Board Secretary, Vice Chair, Newsletter, Communications

S.J. (Fanie) Fouche

General farm management and maintenance, Finances, Security, Building committee

Ian Smit

Airfield management and Building Committee

SANDRA HUBBARD

Environmental

RONA CLAASEN

Finance

In addition the Nyathi team comprises:

Steven Moketoa who is the Farm Foreman and manages the team who keep Nyathi in tip top condition namely:  Jacob Seopa, Julio Macie,  Abram Pitjeng , Koos Sethlare, Thabu Mokitane. Morris Malatjie and Richard Malatie our competent Security guards and dog handlers patrol the farm and look out for our security 24/7. And of course Fibi our canine security guards are always on duty!

Completed Projects

In establishing Nyathi as a recognised and respected private Wildlife Conservancy a number of large projects have been successfully undertaken by the Board:  

  • The establishment of a security infrastructure manned by our on-site security team, trained-tracker dogs, regular security patrols and initiatives aligned to the Waterberg Security Initiative.  
  • Dams and infrastructure were rebuilt and improved following the destruction caused by the floods of 2014. New waterholes were constructed.
  • Selected new game was  purchased to augment our existing bloodlines and bring genetic diversity to the herds. New species will be introduced onto the farm once the rains and regeneration of the farm makes it feasible. 
  • The purchase of equipment including a TLB, trailers, woodchippers and vehicles, which are used to maintain the farm and the roads to the best possible standards. 
  • The Nyathi runway has been extended  to allow larger aircraft to land safely.
  • Scenic picnic sites have been discretely placed for the enjoyment of all residents. 
  • Ongoing environmental studies,  eco planning and sound game management  ensure a balanced ecosystem offering interesting game viewing experiences.

 

The building of robust financial and farm management processes has contributed to putting Nyathi into a strong and sustainable footing. As part of the larger Waterberg community Nyathi works with the surrounding neighbours to serve and protect the Greater Waterberg conservancy.

Looking forward, the key focus areas of the Board will include the continued rehabilitation of the farm, following the drought. Active game management including the possible introduction of new bloodlines and possibly new species (e.g. Sable) onto the farm. In addition, the Board will continue to focus on the sale of stands where surplus money accruing to the HOA can be ring-fenced to improve and upgrade the farms infrastructure.