If you have any questions not answered by the
questions below, please e-mail info@sag.co.za
and we will answer them a.s.a.p.
Who
is SAG? SAG was started in 1994 when the area fell victim to a crime-wave.
Some of the residents got together, started a Committee and formulated various
action plans to address the high crime rate at that time. SAG was born and has
continued ever since. SAG is the acronym for Sharonlea Action Group; consisting
of Residents working to secure the area. Do
we need to have SAG? If we do not continue with our crime-fighting efforts,
crime will increase in the area and we will all become victims (not to mention
the declining value of our properties!). Why
do I have to pay SAG for security? In order for us to continue with the
various projects and activities, we need to have funds. So, we need your monthly
(or annual) contributions in order to keep our area safe. What
are the monthly fees? We request that every household contribute R275
(new fees as from October 2005) per month. We understand that this
may not be achievable (times are tough!) for some Residents and so request that
you contact your Street Leader and contribute a lesser amount. But, please contribute
nevertheless…whatever you can afford. We really do need every rand. What
are the funds used for? To fund the various projects, pay the Guards, palisade
fencing etc. Further details are provided at the Residents Meeting's held quarterly
at the Olivedale Library Community Room. Does
SAG have a Constitution? Yes. Please review our Constitution on the website.
What projects are being done? See
the projects page link on the NEWS page (on this website). We also provide detailed
feedback on all the projects at the Residents Meeting's held quarterly at the
Olivedale Library Community Room. What
is the crime rate? At present, our crime rate is extremely low in comparison
with our neighboring suburbs. This shows that our crime efforts are effective.
The website also shows a graph that is updated every month. What
about the Guarding service? We have full-time (day & night) guards patrolling
our entire area. They have proven to be extremely effective and have prevented
numerous criminal activities in the past few months. The Guards are also continually
monitored making use of telemetry technology. Do
I have to sign a Debit Order or Stop Order? Although we do request that
you sign this (Debit Order preferred), we also accept any other form of 'confirmed'
payment (eg. Postdated cheques) or EFT (electronic fund transfers). Please understand
that we need to pay our Guarding service in advance so we must ensure that we
have sufficient funds to do so. When must
I pay SAG (what date)? We request a monthly payment due on the 1st day of
the new month. We will therefore appreciate payment as close to this date as possible.
We, in turn, need to pay our Guarding service on the 1st as well. Please remember
to include a reference on your payment (if by EFT or other means) so that we know
who you are. Can I see how my funds are
being used? Yes. You will see the Guards, signboards, fencing, newsletters
etc. We also provide detailed feedback on the projects and how the funds are used
at the Residents Meeting's held quarterly at the Olivedale Library Community Room;
or check out the FINANCIALS page on this website so review the detailed SAG account
statements. When are the Residents Meetings
held? Residents Meeting's are held QUARTERLY at the Olivedale Library Community
Room, usually from 7pm - 8pm. All Residents are invited to attend and get the
latest update on all our projects. Is
there 'transparency' to see the SAG Account statement? Yes. You can access
the all the statements from Dec 2004 until the latest month and can then check
if your deposit/payment was received. You will need to log into the sag financial
folder on the website via a username & password. If you do not have a username
& password, contact admin@sag.co.za
and we will issue this to you. How can
I communicate with SAG? There are various methods including contacting your
Street Leader (see contacts page) as well as e-mailing us at info@sag.co.za
or joining as at the Residents Meetings. How
does SAG communicate news and information to Residents? Our website is informative
and is regularly updated. We also send out newsletters and e-mails. If the information
is very important and time-critical, we also make use of sms's direct to the cellphones
of our Residents. Can I advertise
on the SAG website? Yes. As a resident, you may place a FREE advert on the
SAG website on the COMMUNITY NOITCE-BOARD. The advert will be displayed for a
period of one month and will then be deleted. If there are any objections, the
advert will be removed. The SAG Committee reserve the right to edit or remove
any postings on the notice-board. Any advertisements by non-residents are also
welcome but advertising fees will be applicable. Contact the SAG Committee in
this regard (See Contacts page) or download an Advertising
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