There is a place not far away, on a magnificent mountain farm, which has been set aside by its original owners as a place of rest and renewal for Christians of all denominations.
The place is Hephzibah, which means "the Lord takes delight in you" (Isaiah 62:4), and has been established as an estate for Christians.
Hephzibah is situated in the valley of the Wilge River, only an hour's drive north-east of Pretoria. It is a nature sanctuary where birds and wildlife abound in the indigenous bush.
With a good supply of faith they started working towards His goal, and step by step, He revealed His plan for the farm. Today the aim of the farm is to provide a place which Christians can own, as a permanent weekend retreat, or even as a home.
Hephzibah operates as a hybrid scheme — a layered or dual-managed scheme — where a sectional title scheme is nested inside a larger residential estate governed by a master Homeowners Association (HOA). Property owners within the sectional title complex are simultaneously bound by two distinct layers of legal governance, rules, and levy obligations.
Owners pay one consolidated monthly levy that funds the management and maintenance of the Sectional Title common property and shared estate amenities. The Board adopts a single annual budget, with funds allocated between the Body Corporate and HOA in accordance with their legal responsibilities.
Where a conflict arises, the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) prevails in matters relating to the Homeowners' Association, while the Sectional Title Conduct Rules govern the sectional title scheme. The Conduct Rules must be interpreted and applied consistently with the MOI, and no approval or decision may be inconsistent with the applicable governing documents or legislation.
Owners collectively share the use, maintenance, and cost of the Estate's common facilities and amenities, including the clubhouse, games room, 9-hole golf course, swimming pools, roads, utilities, and other shared infrastructure for the benefit of all Members.
Both entities — the Master HOA and the underlying Body Corporate — must be registered with the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS). Any disputes regarding rules, management failures, or unfair levies can be formally escalated to the Ombud for statutory dispute resolution.