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Contents
The Villager focuses on Irene Farm Villages. The magazine is
Roller Blinds distributed digitally to each resident on the estate. The magazine
is co-ordinated and published by Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd
trading as EIA Publishing, on behalf of the Home Owners
Association of Irene Farm Villages. The opinions of contributors
and personnel of Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd do not necessarily Message from the Estate Office 3
reflect those of the HOA of Irene Farm Villages.
Publisher/Editor Financials 8
Nico Maritz
nico@eiapublishing.co.za A Deep Dive into the Artistic Process
Editorial contribution and Inspiration of Bernie van der Vyver 10
Nicole Hermanson and Karyn Richards
Marketing & National Sales Manager Building competence and
Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 resilience in adolescents 12
IMIBALA martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Office: 012 997 2712
Design Style: Artistic Senior Sales Executive Proteas at Vergelegen Wine Estate 17
Gerdie Murphy 082 556 9863
gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za Navigating Water Conservation 18
Imibala is a celebration of colour Senior Sales Executive
and expression. The vibrant colour Alicia Audier 082 057 7262 Smalls and Irene Service Providers 20
palette marks a shift away from aliciaa@eiapublishing.co.za
the pursuit of neutrals and Production Co-ordinator Accredited Estate Agents 21
celebrates the use of colour with Chris Grant
chrisg@nowmedia.co.za
liberal doses of vibrant colours. Graphic Design Important Contact Numbers 21
Diane van Noort
d2vn@mweb.co.za Humour: Woman & Clubs – James Clarke 22
ESTATES IN AFRICA (PTY) LTD HEAD OFFICE:
32 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg Multiple essential tools in one! 23
www.eiapublishing.co.za
Deadline for Advertising in the September 2023 edition:
7 October 2023
COVER PHOTO BY VERGELEGEN AND JUDY BRYANT, MEROPA COMMUNICATIONS.
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