Page 4 - Intra Muros November Issue 2024

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS GARDENING
Message from the CEO 4 Garden of the month 23
Security over the festive season 8 The benefits of mature trees 25
Water restrictions and storage tank rules 10
Silver Lakes wins at the Best of Pretoria Awards 2024 12 LIFESTYLE
Get to know your Silver Lakes App: HELP DESK 14 Restaurant competition 31
Golf course utilisation and conduct rules 16 Summer salad with goat’s cheese 45
Golf News: A winning season 17 Summer wedding trends 47
Congratulations and celebrations 18
Upcoming estate events 20 TRAVEL
We’re all about care, maintenance and proper procedure 27 Conquering The Mighty Orange 34
Easy steps to recycling in the estate 33
TODAY’S CHILD
Navigating the complexities of university admission – 41
a parent’s guide
CLASSIFIEDS 53

SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Andrew Curlewis PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, Silver Lakes Directors Nienke Moolman GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adele Gouws - adele@dezignhq.co.za
0081 Dean Pretorius Daleen du Plessis SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
PO Box 11106, Guy Hughes Elize Malan ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Danie Basson Corlia Mathews EDITOR Nicole Hermanson - nicole@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Alida Kromhout The Garden Group PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Chris Grant - chris@eiapublishing.co.za
Note from the Editor

he jacarandas are in full bloom The estate is in top form, as the Best of admission. There are many pathways
across the city, and we all know Pretoria Awards 2024 attest: Silver Lakes Golf to success and a university or college
Twhat that means: the end of the and Wildlife Estate won in four categories acceptance is not the only – or even
year is fast approaching. With year-end this year. It is a wonderful reflection of our the best – route to fulfilling a successful
functions being planned, school exams management and staff, who work tirelessly career.
underway and the allure of the summer to maintain the fantastic lifestyle we all
holiday break on the horizon, there’s enjoy here. We thank you and salute your To all the pupils writing their end-of-year
much happening on the estate. efforts. exams, we wish you the best of luck.

November brings the highly anticipated You’ll find an interesting mix of articles in And to our dear readers, we thank you
Christmas Market to our estate on this issue. The current water shortages have for being an essential part of the Silver
Saturday, 16 November. There will be become a major concern and with level 1 Lakes community. We look forward to a
a variety of stallholders showcasing restrictions in place, we need to conserve successful and engaging December.
everything from clothes and candles this precious resource. Read our helpful
to toys, delicious food, pet treats and guidelines on how to overcome this crisis. In Enjoy another jam-packed issue of Intra
goodies, garden ornaments, Christmas the security article, Danie offers safety and Muros.
decorations and more. Live music and peace-of-mind tips for the holiday season.
kids’ entertainment will add to the Till next time,
atmosphere. It’s a must for all Silver We encourage parents to read our feature
Lakers! on navigating the complexities of university Nicole Hermanson
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