Newsflash

Released - 13 August 2026

Dear Members

Short newsflash.

July’s proposed Special General Meeting did not achieve a quorum, and as such the official meeting could not take place. What was decided on the day was to use the opportunity to share with the folks who had attended, information about the sales problem in the area and a quick update since our last meeting. Without the quorum, no proposals could be tabled or decided. We also had a guest speaker from the Magaliesberg Valley Conservancy.

Since the July meeting, this problematic sales trend has continued, with several more properties being approached. The buyers come with well-rehearsed stories of building lodges, and other attractive options. Then within a day or two, irrespective of the outcome of their offer, they want to access the property “to show their investors” the potential development opportunity. In more than one case, they have expected the owners to remove the locks from the gates to allow them access. These guys seem to have already built basic websites, Facebook and other media presence to support their “game”. So, if you look at the videos, for example, they might speak about water access, but if you know the property in discussion, you would know there is no river or dam on the property, and vice versa; sometimes they show a farm in the mountains, then suddenly the video moves to a waterfront way on the other side of Hartbeespoort. So, they have a good marketing team that can weave a compelling story to attract uninformed buyers, but it is all a sham.

Facts of the matter, the “sub buyers” or “investors” end up buying access to a property that will never get any official development. These buyers will be able to build anything they choose with no authority oversight, no land-use restrictions, no water/electricity/roads/sewer or other basic amenities supplied, and the buyer has no legal ownership, i.e. no company share certificate or deeds endorsement. As LCAG, it is imperative to block this trend before it takes hold and destroys everything we hold dear to living in the country.

The legal team estimates a budget of around R200 000.00 to achieve an interdict to stop and reverse these sales. LCAG does not want to dip into our war chest and is proposing a call for further subscriptions in the amount of R900.00 per property.

For anyone who missed the meeting notice, here is a copy for your quick reference. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please ensure you send a proxy so that your voice can still be heard. Proxies must reach the LCAG office by Friday 14 Aug, close of business.

26778 Land Claim Action Group
Notice of SGM – 15 August 2026

Dear Members,

The special general meeting (SGM) 2026 will be held on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at ADA, L04. Leeuwenkloof (access from Hartbeeshoek Road).
No digital platform will be available for the meeting.

Notice to members

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the members of the 26778 Land Claim Action Group will be held at 10h00 on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The meeting will be held at ADA L04, Leeuwenkloof (access from Hartbeeshoek Road).

Agenda

1. Welcome and SGM prayer.
2. To confirm a quorum of members is present.
3. No minutes to approve
4. To receive an update on the claim proceedings since the AGM, including the financial status.
5. To discuss litigation regarding problematic sales in the area.
   1. Proposed R900 per plot subscription to fund litigation.
6. To receive and answer questions (any questions arising that cannot be answered in the meeting will be answered as soon as possible thereafter in a newsflash).
7. Conclusion and thanks.
8. Meeting close

Note:

• A member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting may appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their stead. The appointment of a proxy is important because, for the meeting to be valid, there must be a minimum attendance, and proxies are deemed to count towards the number of members in attendance (the required quorum). (Proxy forms are available on the website www.broederstroomlandclaim.co.za – under the menu item “DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS”).

Regards Leon Scholtz
Chairman,
26778 Land Claim Action Group
Pedro Carvalho
Treasurer,

On behalf of the 26778 Land Claim Committee

Our bank account details
26778 Land Claim Committee; Standard Bank; Van Der Walt Street PTA.
Clearing Code 010145; Cheque account 410776882.
Please email the deposit slip to accounts@broederstroomlandclaim.co.za.  Please use your membership number as a reference.

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The opinions expressed in this newsletter are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the Committee or of the appointed legal team.