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CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS GARDENING
Message from the CEO 4 Garden winner of the month 37
Getting to know Suné de Beer 8 Tips for spring 38
Estate rules of the month 12
Silver Lakes Open Championship 2022 14 TODAY’S CHILD
Preparing for spring on the golf course 16 Teen struggles and what you can do to help 40
Ladies’ golf is raising the bar 20
Road safety is every resident’s responsibility 22 LIFESTYLE
Game seen on the estate 25 Restaurant competition 43
Easy steps to recycling in the estate 27 Crossword puzzle competition no. 6 45
Upcoming estate events 28 Interesting facts about women 46
Domestic and gardener talk 31
Winter fun run 32 TRAVEL
Christmas in July market 34 Spring fun starts in winter 48

CLASSIFIEDS 51

SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
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Silver Lakes, Silver Lakes Directors Daleen du Plessis GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adéle Gouws - adele@dezignhq.co.za
0081 SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
ADVERTISING SALES Justin Surendorff - 082 815 0593 - justins@nowmedia.co.za,
PO Box 11106, Deon Pretorius Leandré Mervis Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Nienke Moolman Elize Malan EDITOR Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Yolande Ehlers Nicoleen Davies PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Chris Grant - chrisg@nowmedia.co.za
Note from the Editor

elcome to windy August! As you’ll you can experience the best that our unique children navigate these transformative years.
see in this issue, our main themes are fauna and flora have to offer. And you can Read our article on the challenges that today’s
Wwinter fun and preparations for spring check out the special offer that the HOA’s teens grapple with and how you can help make
– and, of course, Women’s Month. Golf division is extending to residents: a free it easier for your child to enjoy this important
consultation to get your lawns spruced-up phase of their life.
It’s clear that Silver Lakes residents don’t let and your trees healthy, just in time for spring.
dreary weather get in the way of a good time: Space is limited, as are consultation times and Plus, you can turn to our feature celebrating
there’s been a fun run, a golf championship, a dates, so hurry and book your spot! some of the women who laid the foundations
Christmas in July market, the completion of a for female empowerment, pioneers all.
kerbing project, and a decent number of game Parents can refer to the Education Progress has been made, but there is still
count this season. These are just some of the supplement included in this issue of Intra much to do to entrench gender equality.
activities we cover in this edition of Intra Muros. Muros. It showcases a selection of the top To those women here and abroad who
schools in Gauteng and Pretoria to help you continue to break the proverbial glass ceiling,
With spring about to spring, people are gearing make an informed decision about your child’s we salute you!
up for some outdoor enjoyment. Elize Malan educational journey.
gives practical advice on getting your garden Have a fabulous August, and a Happy Women’s
ready for the coming season, while Casey Brown Teen angst is, unfortunately, a common Month to all of you.
urges you to use this month for travelling to characteristic of adolescence, so it’s essential
some of our spectacular local destinations so that parents get involved in helping their Nicole Hermanson
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