Page 4 - Intra Muros November Issue 2025

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS Cover photo by
Message from the CEO 4 Elanie Jansen Van Veuren
Speed rule enforcement in our estate 8
From long drops to luxury living: We’ve come a long way! 10
Silver Lakes shines at the Best of Pretoria Awards 2025 14 GARDENING
Ladies Golf News: Mixed Open on Heritage Day 16 Bougainvillea beauty 36
Stand statistics as of September 2025 18
Upcoming estate events 20 LIFESTYLE
Birdwatching expedition 22 Restaurant competition 35
Update on the Clubhouse upgrade 26 Recipe: Lentil and quinoa salad 44
Easy steps to recycling in the estate 31 Wedding décor and trends for 2025 51
Book reviews 57
HOME FRONT
Smart moves: How to cut transport costs 24 TODAY’S CHILD
and your carbon footprint Mind the gap: Why some teens need a pause 47
and what to do with it
TRAVEL
Pack the whole pride: A family safari escape at Letamo Lodge 38 CLASSIFIEDS 59

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Note from the Editor

he jacarandas are painting the city excelled at the Best of Pretoria Awards vibrant community we enjoy today. Please
purple once again – a sure sign 2025, walking away with two well-deserved also remember to observe the speed
Tthat the year is drawing to a close. wins. This recognition is a testament to limits within the estate – everyone’s safety
With school exams in full swing, year-end the exceptional management team and depends on it.
functions being finalised, and the holidays dedicated staff who work tirelessly to
fast approaching, there’s a wonderful buzz preserve and enhance the lifestyle we all You’ll also find useful insights on reducing
of activity across the estate. treasure. transport costs and your carbon footprint
– simple changes that can save you
November also brings one of the most Residents also recently took part in a money and contribute to a greener, more
anticipated events on our calendar – the birdwatching expedition, which proved sustainable Silver Lakes. And if you’re in
Silver Lakes Christmas Market, taking to be a wonderful success – filled with the mood for a home refresh, don’t miss
place on Saturday, 8 November. Expect a learning, sharing, and appreciation for the our feature on décor and lifestyle trends to
delightful mix of stallholders. There’ll be remarkable birdlife that calls our estate inspire your next project.
plenty to keep the kids entertained, live home. Don’t miss the full list of species
music to enjoy, and that unmistakable spotted during the outing! To all the pupils tackling exams – good luck!
festive spirit that makes it a highlight for all
Silver Lakers! This edition of Intra Muros offers a Enjoy reading this issue of Intra Muros.
great mix of features. We highlight the
We’re also proud to share that Silver Lakes Operations Team, whose hard work Until next time,
Golf and Wildlife Estate has once again continues to transform challenges into the Nicole Hermanson
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