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Contents
The Villager focuses on Irene Farm Villages. The magazine is
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 Important Contact Numbers 5
Nico Maritz
nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Editorial contribution Financials 8
Nicole Hermanson and Karyn Richards
Marketing & National Sales Manager The Vital Role of Paper Books 11
Martin Fourie 072 835 8405
martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Office: 012 997 2712 Homework Battles and
Senior Sales Executive What’s Actually Behind Them 14
Gerdie Murphy 082 556 9863
gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za Smalls and Irene Service Providers 16
Production Co-ordinator
Chris Grant
chrisg@nowmedia.co.za Interior Décor Styles and Trends 17
Graphic Design
Diane van Noort
d2vn@mweb.co.za Cosy Comforts:
A Simple Winter Warmer for Home Cooks 22
ESTATES IN AFRICA (PTY) LTD HEAD OFFICE:
32 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg
www.eiapublishing.co.za
Deadline for Advertising in the September 2025 edition:
15 August 2025

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