Prepare for your upcoming AGM | October Newsletter

Dear Newsletter Reader,

Annual General Meeting season is fast approaching!

In our October edition, we will be guiding you through everything you need to know to call, convene and run a successful AGM.

In this newsletter, we outline the following topics:

Insurance tips for your upcoming AGMs
An AGM cheat sheet

October events

The TVDM Consultants team will be exhibiting at the upcoming Bellville Business Expo, happening on 28th & 29th of October at the Tygervalley Shopping Centre.

Join Nicole Nel on Thursday, 23rd at 17:00 for an insightful webinar hosted by Trafalgar Property Management on navigating conflict and challenging personalities in community schemes.

We’re also excited to be attending the CSOS Indaba, where Zerlinda van der Merwe will be one of the panelists. We’ll also be exhibiting, so make sure to come and say hi! This will be taking place on 23rd & 24th October at the Canvas Riversands, Johannesburg.

Stay informed of our schedule - scroll down for all the details.

“Success comes when people act together; failure tends to happen alone.” – Deepak Chopra

Nicole Tavares and Zerlinda van der Merwe

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Community scheme insurance and AGMs

Very often, at an annual general meeting (“AGM”), important insurance aspects are overlooked. In this article, Mike Addison from Addsure will provide a few simple tips on how to avoid some of the pitfalls and risks.

Preparation for your Annual General Meetings

In this episode, Nicole walks us through the structure and format of an Annual General Meeting, sharing useful tips you can apply in your upcoming AGMs.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In this webinar, Poena Le Roux from MeetingPal, along with Nicole Nel and Sarah Sydenham, will be outlining key points to consider for your upcoming AGMs;

Resolutions that will pass
The chair’s responsibility if the quorum is lost
Are resolutions taken when there is no quorum valid?
Storing voting records
Trustee meetings

Reserve your spot today to make sure your AGM is a success!

“This year’s event will spotlight businesses that are driving sustainable practices and building a thriving local economy, while providing practical pathways to market access, development support, and valuable networking.” - The Greater Tygerberg Partnership

Date: 28 & 29 October 2025
Time: 09:00 – 15:00 daily

If you would be interested in joining this event, please click on the link below to secure YOUR spot NOW.

Nicole Nel and Trafalgar Property Management.

Join on Thursday, 23 October at 5:00 PM for an insightful webinar hosted by Trafalgar Property Management and Nicole Nel from TVDM Consultants.

This practical session will help you:

Recognise common sources of conflict in community schemes
Communicate effectively with challenging personalities
Apply proven conflict-resolution techniques
Build a more positive and cooperative community environment

The programme will feature:

Keynote addresses by government and industry leaders
Panel discussions on governance, financial sustainability, and digital transformation
Workshops and breakout sessions on practical challenges facing community schemes
Networking opportunities with peers and experts

Event Details:

Date: 23 & 24 October 2025
Venue: The Canvas Riversands, 8 Incubation Drive, Riverside View Ext 15, Fourways, Johannesburg
Time: 08:30 – 17:00 daily

RSVP by 13 October 2025 to secure your place.