Our vision: To be the preferred secure, family-friendly residential golf estate in the Garden Route…

As we reach the final weeks of 2025, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been an exceptionally productive and encouraging year for Kingswood Golf Estate. Each milestone achieved, each improvement made, and each challenge navigated has been the result of teamwork, commitment, and a shared belief in our long-term vision for the estate.

One of the most significant moments in our estate’s history occurred this year. After more than 22 years, the formal development period has finally come to an end, an extraordinary milestone that marks our transition from a developing estate into a fully established and mature residential community. This new chapter also ushered in the implementation of our amended Constitution, a modern governance framework that reflects the needs of a homeowner-driven estate and supports transparent, accountable, and futurefocused management.

Another highlight of 2025 was the completion and opening of the long-awaited community centre and clubhouse facility, a development met with tremendous enthusiasm from residents, members, and visitors alike. This beautifully designed space has already become one of our most valuable assets, offering a central hub for social gatherings, recreational activities, meetings, and community events. Importantly, it now also serves as the new home of golf operations at Kingswood, providing a modern and professional base for golf services, player support, and event coordination. The seamless integration of community amenities with golf operations has significantly enriched the Kingswood experience. This facility stands as a proud symbol of years of planning, collaboration, and commitment, and we look forward to seeing it continue to bring people together, elevate our golf offering, and enrich daily life for many years to come.

This year, we also made meaningful progress in several key focus areas. Key development and municipal processes, often complex and time-consuming, advanced constructively, creating clearer pathways for future collaboration, infrastructure enhancements, and long-term estate planning. We continued to advance initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives by strengthening estate governance, improving mobility and access, and ensuring that our core facilities remain modern, efficient, and suited to the needs of a fully established residential community.

As we reflect on the year’s progress, we are reminded that true advancement is rarely the result of a single moment but rather a belief in the power of consistent effort and deliberate action in achieving greatness. As Vincent van Gogh once said, ‘Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.’

Operationally, 2025 was marked by steady investment in the quality and resilience of our estate. Improvements at the gatehouse, ongoing road and infrastructure planning, strengthened governance documentation, and a renewed emphasis on compliance have all contributed to a more robust and future-ready management environment. These behind-the-scenes efforts are essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability and smooth operation of Kingswood.

We also implemented further enhancements to our security infrastructure as part of our multi-year upgrade plan, details of which you will find later in this edition. Our security team continued to uphold the highest standards of vigilance and professionalism, ensuring the safe, secure environment that residents rightly expect. Their consistency and dedication remain deeply appreciated.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff across all departments. From security and landscaping to administration, finance, compliance, golf operations, and maintenance, your hard work, early mornings, long days, and unwavering commitment have been the backbone of Kingswood’s progress this year. Your professionalism is recognised, valued, and central to the positive experience our residents enjoy daily.

Equally important has been the engagement and support of our homeowners. Your involvement, constructive feedback, and willingness to participate in shaping the direction of the estate have strengthened our sense of community and ensured that Kingswood continues to grow in a manner that reflects the values we collectively uphold.

I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to our board of trustees, whose guidance, diligence, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in navigating this year’s many milestones. Their willingness to invest countless hours, apply their expertise, and act always in the best interests of the Kingswood community has been invaluable. The steady leadership and thoughtful oversight of the trustees continue to strengthen our governance, support our long-term vision, and ensure that the estate remains a place we can all be proud to call home.

As we look toward Christmas, may this festive season bring peace, rest, and joyful moments with loved ones. Whether you remain at home or travel, I wish you safety, warmth, and time to recharge. Thank you for walking this journey with us in 2025. We enter 2026 with optimism, confidence, and deep appreciation for the people who make Kingswood Golf Estate the remarkable community it is.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a prosperous, fulfilling New Year.

We hope you enjoy this edition of The BUZZard.