Page 4 - Intra Muros July Issue 2025

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS LIFESTYLE
Message from the CEO 4 Restaurant competition 24
Security News – Access control 8 Easy Butter Chicken recipe 26
Tennis News – Under 12 round robin tournament 11 Vegan Thai Green Curry recipe 27
Golf News 12 Choose Best Deck for classic outdoor elegance 28
A proud moment for Jimmy Mhlanga and Silver Lakes 13 Interior décor, style and trends for 2025 39
Pet food and blanket collection 15
Upcoming estate events 16 MOTORING
Youth Day celebrations 19 Mercedes-Benz SA Launches 7-Year PremiumDrive Plan 30
Rinkhals: A Southern African snake 22
Easy steps to recycling in the estate 25 TRAVEL
Game Lodges and Safaris that redefine adventure 34
CLASSIFIEDS 47

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

s we settle into the heart of winter, Silver Lakes hosted another fantastic family- look no further. In our travel feature this
July brings cool temperatures and friendly event in celebration of Youth Day on issue, we highlight some of South Africa’s
Adry conditions, with sunny days 16 June! The Clubhouse Park was alive with top game lodges and safari destinations —
and frosty mornings. It’s also a month energy, and the day was jam-packed with perfect for your next holiday. Whether it’s
of cultural significance, particularly exciting activities that kept kids of all ages relaxation or adventure you’re after, you’re
with the celebration of Nelson Mandela entertained. bound to be impressed.
Month and the iconic Vodacom Durban
July horse racing event. This month, the Christmas in July Market is There’s plenty more to explore between
just around the corner — and you’ll certainly the covers of Intra Muros, so sit back, relax,
On 18 July, we celebrate Mandela Day. If be spoilt for choice! With a wide variety of and enjoy the read.
you’d like to help and make a difference, unique products and festive cheer on offer, be
why not clean out your pantry and spend sure not to miss this special event. Take care and keep warm!
67 minutes doing a service for your
community? Every small act of kindness If you’re looking to escape the winter chill or are Warm regards,
counts. in search of an unforgettable safari adventure, Nicole Hermanson
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