The Forum on this website is where YOU as a resident can truly say your say. All you need to post your opinion and see what other residents think of it, is to JOIN.

How do you join?

• Click here
• Fill in all your details
• Click on the SEND REGISTRATION button and voila! You have joined!

You can now immediately log in and visit the forum.

To get to the forum, click on the FORUM button at the top of the page (under the Observatory.za.net banner). Now you can see what other residents are saying and post YOUR opinion FREE for your first visit to our website!

But your account will then be de-activated until you have paid your Observatory Ratepayers Association membership of ONLY R120 for the whole year.

Once you have paid, send your receipt AND username to or fax it to 0866544781

We will then activate your account and let you know that you can START TALKING!

This forum is for MEMBERS only.

How do you add a topic to a forum?
Well the first step is to select an appropriate forum from the list. As an example if you want to have your say on the 5 year plan click on the “General Remarks” link and once in click on the “Add Topic” button on the left-hand side.

You can now setup a new topic and other members can post their replies to what you have to say.

How do you reply to a topic?
This is just as simple, if not easier, as adding a new topic. When you read another members topic you can simply click on the “Post Reply” button and type in your text. This will now post your reply and notify the person who created the topic of your response to their item.

What’s the difference between a Topic and a Reply?
A topic is where you the member create a topic which would allow users to respond to what you have to say. A reply is only available to make a comment on someone else’s topic that they have created.

I’m still confused – now what?
There is a detailed FAQ section that explains everything to you in great detail. Look for the FAQ icon located near the top of the page and click on it for other questions and answers. If you are still experiencing problems you can make contact with us directly and email