Page 4 - Intra Muros June Issue 2025

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS GARDENING
Message from the CEO 3 The value of trees 26
Getting to know Sonja Steyn 4 The Mother of Thousands plant is problematic to SA 30
Water security 8
Silver Lakes Fishing Club Rules 11 LIFESTYLE
Removing a tree on your property 15 Why you should sterilise your cat 29
The Pam Golding Jacaranda Ladies Golf Classic 17 Restaurant competition 34
Rainfall stats in Silver Lakes 21 Winter warmer recipe 35
Stand stats in Silver Lakes for 2025 21 Interior décor, style and trends for 2025 37
Upcoming estate events 22
Ecology Talk 24 CLASSIFIEDS 43
Easy steps to recycling in the estate 28

SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Nienke Moolman PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, Silver Lakes Directors Daleen du Plessis EDITOR Nicole Hermanson - nicole@eiapublishing.co.za
0081 Dean Pretorius Corlia Mathews SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
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Silver Lakes 0054 Debbie Viljoen PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Chris Grant - chris@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Alida Kromhout GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adele Gouws - adele@dezignhq.co.za
Note from the Editor

e’re already halfway through first of its kind in Tshwane. Day 2’s shotgun We also remind residents to review the
the year, and life at Silver Lakes start took place right here on Silver Lakes’ tree removal guidelines and follow the
Wis buzzing! This issue highlights championship fairways. proper procedures when planning any
the regular activities and exciting upcoming garden changes.
events — from chess, bridge, and golf to The estate has several projects in progress.
picnics and fun days, there’s something for Be sure to read Dean’s update on key For inspiration, don’t miss our feature on
everyone to enjoy year-round. initiatives currently underway. 2025 Interior Décor and Design Trends.

Youth Day is set to be a highlight, and if Gardening enthusiasts will enjoy our There’s plenty more to enjoy in this issue of
you’re looking for time outdoors, don’t miss feature on the Mother of Thousands Intra Muros. To all the Silver Lakes dads –
Music in the Park or our Field Excursion. (Kalanchoe daigremontiana). While striking Happy Father’s Day.
Mark your calendars now! in appearance, this plant is becoming an
environmental concern in South Africa. Stay warm and take care.
History was made with the inaugural Pam Learn more about its impact and why
Golding Jacaranda Ladies Golf Classic, the responsible management is essential. Nicole Hermanson

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