INTRA E S T A T E N E W S | E N V I R O N M EMUROS N T | S P O R T | T R A V E L | F A M I L Y L I F E
BEST OF PRETORIA 2018 RETIREMENT VILLAGE NAMING OF OUR DAMS
November | 2018
LIFESTYLE FOOD & WINE 32 Gardening 24 CONTENTS Fishing Club 26 ENVIRONMENT November 2018 Book Review: Steinhoff Wildlife in the Estate 29 – Inside SA’s Biggest Corporate Crash 35 ESTATE NEWS COMPETITION From the CEO 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS Restaurant Competition 31 Meet the Staff 8 Absolute Pilates 47 From the Counrty Club 10 Eyecare Awareness Week 48 MOTORING Mature Golfers 12 Bentley Bentayga 52 Golf Academy 13 TODAY’S CHILD Best of Pretoria Awards 16 In Hil’s Head 41 TRAVEL Environmental Matters 19 Coping with Exam Stress 42 James Clarke’s How to Wow Silver Lakes Retirement Village 22 Psychology: Dealing with Confl ict 44 Overseas Visitors 36 Top 10 Travel Deals 51
SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za 27 Muirfi eld Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Nienke Moolman PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - [email protected] Silver Lakes, 0081 Silver Lakes Directors Elize Malan EDITOR Debbie Walton - 082 928 1689 - [email protected] PO Box 11106 Henk Booysen Hilary Green GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - [email protected] Silver Lakes 0054 Sid Pretorius Madeleine De Wet SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - [email protected] Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Dr Ilse Ruane Nicolzeen Davies ADVERTISING SALES Fax: +27 12 809 1119 Corlia Mathews Brendon van Niewenhuizen Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - [email protected] PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR Nicole Hermanson - [email protected] LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
s we near the end of the year, I fi nd myself always putting out fires or wiping tears one special each and every one of them are. Every taking stock of the months past and way or another. milestone reached, no matter how tiny, should Awhat I have – and have not – achieved. be celebrated. Applaud your kids every day It’s also the time of year where our children’s Back to the end-of-year awards ceremonies and while you’re at it, applaud yourselves too, achievements are celebrated at school. and celebrations. Both my girls are particularly parents! We’re almost through another year All our incredible children are awarded sporty – one more so than the other. And one and exams are close to being fi nished. Be their accolades for sports or academic is more culturally inclined. I have to say that sure to read the article on coping with exams accomplishments – or both. I am so relieved that they are fi nally fi nding on page 42. Hilary Green, our In Hil’s Head their own passions, their own “things that blogger, is also writing fi nal year BA Marketing I am lucky enough to mother two incredible they’re good at and enjoy”. My eldest is a degree exams – at age 40-ish! Bentley has little women. They’re close in age, so the record-breaking runner and her nickname released a super stylish new SUV in SA, and if competition is fierce. My eldest is big among her netball friends is The Wall! My you’re still looking for a holiday destination, enough to attend “drop and go” parties, youngest sings like a little lark and prefers explore our Top 10 Travel deals and book that but my little one isn’t quite there yet… The to dance her way through the day and I am holiday today. eldest’s friends are allowed sleep overs, more than happy to nurture their passions. the youngest’s friends are not. This proves It’s the start of the Silly Season! But stay safe. difficult when navigating the active social It’s important, at this time, to praise our lives of pre-tweens and it seems like I am children and to acknowledge just how very Debbie
DISCLAIMER Intra Muros is a monthly magazine of the Silver Lakes Homeowners’ Association (NPC). It is intended for the residents of Silver Lakes. It is published on behalf of the SL HOA by Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd. Articles printed in the Intra Muros, do not necessarily refl ect the opinions of the SL HOA or the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves. Neither the SL HOA, nor the publishers can be held responsible for the quality of the goods and services advertised in the Intra Muros. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the publisher.
2 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 SI LVER LAKES 082 567 7963 www.lindabodenstein.co.za Linda Bodenstein ESTATE AGENTS 082 567 7963 SILVER LAKES RETIREMENT VILLAGE!! SILVER LAKES FLAWLESS!!! WEB REF 1204079 WEB REF 903303 ONE OF A KIND!! This is one of Live in the “Bush veld” in the most R1 470 000 the most beautiful units in this R3 150 000 homey house in Silver Lakes. popular Retirement Village in Luscious garden with cycads. Silver Lakes. This is a garden Beautiful private pool area and to love and so spectacular patio. 4 Large bedrooms and 3 that you cannot miss this en-suite bathrooms. Lovely solid one. Large, modern kitchen. wooden fl oors. A must to view. Open-plan to living areas. Enjoy Africa in Silver Lakes. Large bathroom with his and hers basins. South entry, north facing. One lock-up garage and parking for two other cars. Just move in!!! Contact me for a viewing.
SILVER LAKES ON THE GOLF COURSE!! SILVER LAKES ON THE GOLF COURSE!! WEB REF 1122819 WEB REF 1133963 This is a lovely north facing One of a kind!!! The most house with a south entry. spectacular single storey house R4 400 000 4 Large bedrooms and 3 R4 800 000 on the golf course. Lovely living bathrooms with 2 separate area on a large patio with private toilets and an extra basin facing of the golf course. Whole in every bedroom. Large house in a mint condition. cupboards and lots of Large offi ce space with air storage place in the kitchen. conditioner included for people A lovely walk-in pantry with who would love to work from a separate laundry room. home. 3 Large bedrooms with 2 Lovely patios facing the underfl oor heating as well as golf course. This house central air cons. Main bedroom has a crackling fi replace in with his and her bathrooms. The the family room. 2 Linen other 2 bedrooms also facing cupboards and the formal north with large aluminium lounge opens onto the patio windows. Kitchen with separate and golf course. 2,5 Garages laundry area. Servants room and servants’ quarters. with bathroom. Luscious garden! Contact me for a viewing. EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - [email protected] SILVER LAKES ON THE GOLF COURSE!! SILVER LAKES ON THE GOLF COURSE!! EDITOR Debbie Walton - 082 928 1689 - [email protected] WEB REF 1205634 WEB REF 1206578 Royal address!!! Breath-taking GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - [email protected] Elegantly private house on the experience awaits discerning SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - [email protected] R5 350 000 golf course!! Unfortunately, R7 399 000 buyer. Perfection from start to only one buyer will be able to fi nish. Spectacular view to all ADVERTISING SALES experience the joy of owning Silver Lakes dams and golf course. Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - [email protected] this lovely home on the golf The house is for a couple that PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR course! Lovely to look at but wants to move in and live happily Nicole Hermanson - [email protected] even better to live in. Beautiful ever after. 4 Large living areas 4 bedroomed family home and a large study. Main bedroom with 3 bathrooms and air downstairs with large en-suite conditioners in bedrooms. bathroom, 2 other bedrooms The master bedroom is upstairs with 1 bathroom to downstairs. Large kitchen with share and downstairs a guest a gas stove and a separate toilet with a shower. Wooden scullery. 3 Living areas with braai and lovely patio. Bar area a gas fi replace in the lounge. and large kitchen with scullery. Large swimming pool, servant’ 3 Garages and servants’ quarters. quarters and 2 garages. The garden is one of the most fl awless in this wonderful Estate. SILVER LAKES DUAL MANDATE!! SILVER LAKES TO LET!! WEB REF 653899 Live in this very spacious WEB REF 821918 For a pensioner’s couple that is mansion with all and still young at heart or a young R8 950 000 everything you’ll need to R25 000pm couple renting their fi rst house! experience the ultimate Move into this fl awless single lifestyle. Off ering 4 bedrooms, storey house with 3 bedrooms, 2 4 bathrooms and 4 living bathrooms and a double garage areas. Luxurious, spectacular and enjoy living in this wonderful and outstanding fi nishes. The Golf Estate. drama of space caters for any big function and hospitality. This family retreat is priced to sell and off ers a lovely home for today’s family. The highest spot in Silver Lakes overlooking the dams and the golf course.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.lindabodenstein.co.za FOR A VARIETY OF PROPERTIES. CLICK OR CALL.WE DO IT ALL! IMPORTANT CONTACT ESTATE NEWS NUMBERS San-KarinSan-Karin Jacobs Jacobs San-Karin Jacobs San-KarinSan-KarinSan-Karin Jacobs Jacobs Jacobs HOA OFFICE Your fellow resident in Silver Lakes Golf Estate for the past 23 years! YourYour fellow fellow resident resident in in Silver Silver Lakes Lakes Golf Golf YourEstate Estate fellow for for the theresident past past 23 23in years! Silver years! Lakes GolfYourYour Estate fellow fellow for residentthe resident past in 23 in Silver Silveryears! Lakes Lakes Golf Golf Estate Estate for for the the past past 23 23 years! years! Offi ce hours: [email protected]@remax.net 082 082 254 254 2504 [email protected] www.remax.co.za www.remax.co.za 082 254 [email protected]@[email protected] www.remax.co.za 082 082 254 254 254 2504 2504 2504 www.remax.co.za www.remax.co.za www.remax.co.za Monday to Friday 08:00 until 16:30 Each o ce independently owned and operated 012 809 0142 EachEach office office independently independently owned owned and and operated operated Each office independently owned and operated EachEach office office independently independently owned owned and and operated operated [email protected] EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 3 3 2 2 3 3 EXCLUSIVE MANDATEEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVEGolf3 2Course MANDATE MANDATE3 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE42 2 3.5 1MANDATE 1MANDATE1 14 EXCLUSIVEGolf3 3 2 Course2 MANDATE3 3 32 31 31 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 42 2 4.51 1 1 14 WhatsApp Number 081 848 2787 Security access offi ce: Hours as above Including fi rst Saturday of every month from 08:00 until 11:00 SECURITY
Security Control Room (24 hours) 012 809 0424/5 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE EXCLUSIVE MANDATE EXCLUSIVE MANDATE Bidvest Protea Coin Security From 18:00 to 06:00, weekdays 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/3-380-000 R3R3 380Property 380 000 000Link: bit.ly/3-380-000PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 bit.ly/1-450-000R3Property Property380 Link:000 Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/3-380-000RR 1 1 Property450 450 000 000Link: bit.ly/1-450-000R3R3 380 380 000 000 R 1PropertyProperty 450 Link:000 Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 bit.ly/1-450-000 RR 1 1 450 450 000 000 072 615 5862 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATESan-Karin3 3 2 2 2 2 EXCLUSIVEJacobs MANDATE DUALDUAL3 2 MANDATE MANDATE2 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE6 6 MANDATE4 MANDATE4 3 3 San-KarinDUAL3 3 2 2 MANDATE2 2 Jacobs6 4 3 DUALDUAL MANDATE MANDATE 6 6 4 4 3 3 CLUBHOUSE News fromYour fellow the resident CEO in Silver Lakes Golf Estate for the past 23 years! Your fellow resident in Silver Lakes Golf Estate for the past 23 years! Clubhouse [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za 012 809 0281 he Best of Pretoria awards were hosted • Must Hire Venue for Private Functions: Property Link: bit.ly/2OjkKzO Property Link: Property Link: bit.ly/2yH1dVh at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on 23 October -Silver Lakes Golf Estate Clubhouse Video: bit.ly/2yM7miM44 R5 700 000 bit.ly/2Szc4Zv R5 750 000 Video: bit.ly/2Qbdhoj R5 900 000 Café 41 T2018.Each We office were independently honoured toowned have and beenoperated • Best Retirement Village: Each office independently owned and operated 012 8091571 chosen as the venue where the winners and -Silver Lakes Golf Estate Retirement Village 3 2 3 2 1 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 runners up in various categories, as votedEXCLUSIVE by the MANDATE EXCLUSIVEGolf Course MANDATEEXCLUSIVE6 4MANDATE3 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 3 2 2 Takeaways readers in Pretoria, received their awards. We are honoured that Silver Lakes has been 012 809 0431 / 012 809 1484 awarded these accolades. The information We were honoured to have been awarded Best will be shared in local newspapers and various GOLF Golf Course in Pretoria. This accolade does not marketing material. We also believe that these come without recognition being given to various accolades will positively impact the value of Pro Shop role players who made this possible. Our team properties. 012 809 0430 strives to make a golfers’ visit one to remember. PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/28-000 bit.ly/28-000 Property Link: bit.ly/28-000PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/8-590-000PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/28-000 bit.ly/28-000Property Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/8-590-000 The collective eff orts includes the welcome WhileRRR28 R285 we5 700 are 700000 000 thrilled PM000 PM 000to have received the RR28 5 700 000 PM000RR 8 8 590 590 000 000RRR28 R285 5 700 700000 000 PM000 PM000R 8 590 000 RR 8 8 590 590 000 000 EMERGENCY NUMBERS from Security; the staff who are ready to collect accolades, we also realise that there is a lot the golf bags; maintenance teams that prepare to do in order to raise5 5 the3 3 level3,53,5 of quality and 5 3 3,5 3 3 2 2 2 2 5 5 3 3 3,53,5 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 Security Control Room (24 hours) EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE EXCLUSIVE MANDATE REDUCEDREDUCEDEXCLUSIVE PRICE PRICEEXCLUSIVE MANDATEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE REDUCED PRICE REDUCEDREDUCED PRICE PRICE 012 809 0424/5 golf carts from 6h00 daily and ensure that each service. There is a lot of expectation now that cart is polished; the caddies who eagerly off er we have been acknowledged by the readers of Boschkop Police their services; the friendly and eff ective service the Rekord and all participants in the voting 012 802 1087/4 once playersProperty arrive and Link: check-in; bit.ly/3-380-000 the experience process. We are well aware of someProperty of the Link: bit.ly/1-450-000Property Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 Property Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 of perfectly cut lawn and greens which receive challengesR3 in380 the categories 000 that have received R 1 450 000 R3 380 000 R 1 450 000 Netcare 911 attention from 5h00; our maintenance team accolades and our management team is hard 082 911 that continually addresses pavers andEXCLUSIVE other at MANDATE work to further improve3 2 the2 standardsSan-Karin in JacobsDUAL MANDATEEXCLUSIVE6 MANDATE4 3 San-Karin3 2 2 Jacobs DUAL MANDATE 6 4 3 Willows Hospital maintenance; the Golf Academy that assists these areas. 012 807 8100 with special coaching during golf days; the Your fellow resident in Silver Lakes Golf Estate for the pastYour 23 years!fellow resident inTRIPARTITE Silver Lakes MANDATE Golf Estate for the past 23 years! Matkovitch team that sits back at the end of the Thank you to [email protected] who played a role in 082 254 2504 [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za day to look at the beautiful fairways following helping to set the standards which resulted in Property Link: Life Medical Centre Property Link: bit.ly/2z7SkDm (near Hans Strijdom Entrance) their fertiliser programme; the various options these awards. bit.ly/2xXXiTD R7 500 000 R2 790 000 012 809 1004 of something to eat at the Halfway HouseEach office and independently owned and operated Each office independentlyRENTALRENTAL owned and- R22- operatedR22 000 000 PM PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM RENTALRENTAL - R22- R22 000 000 PM PM once the golfers have fi nished their round of EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 3 2 3 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 3 2 2 1 3 11 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 32 21 31 Intercare Medical and golf they’re able to enjoy something ice cold Retirement Village Flatlet Dental Centre PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 bit.ly/4-390-000 Property Link: bit.ly/4-390-000PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 bit.ly/2-600-000PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 bit.ly/4-390-000RR 2 Property2 600 600 000Link: 000 bit.ly/2-600-000 RProperty 2Property 600 Link: Link:000 bit.ly/2-600-000 bit.ly/2-600-000 RR 2 2 600 600 000 000 (Hazeldean Centre) from the members’ bar. It is not without reason RR 4 4 390 390 000 000 R 4 390 000 RR 4 4 390 390 000 000 012 809 6000 why visitors then buy our branded clothing and wear it with pride when they play other courses. WhatWhat to to avoid avoid when when selling sellingWhat your your to home home avoid when sellingWhatWhat your to to homeavoid avoid when when selling selling your your home home Fire Brigade HereHere are are a fewa few common common mistakes mistakes that that sellers sellers have have made madeHere in are in the the a past,few past, common to to help help you mistakes you avoid avoid themthat them sellers in in the the have future. future. HeremadeHere are inare athe fewa few past, common common to help mistakes youmistakes avoid that that them sellers sellers in the have have future. made made in in the the past, past, to to help help you you avoid avoid them them in in the the future. future. 10111 Well done to the Golf Club Committee, Brendon Trying Trying to to go go it italone alone Trying to go it alone Trying Trying to to go go it italone alone and his team, and the roleWorkingWorking of Matkovitch with with a trustworthya trustworthy to real real estate estate professional professional willWorking will ensure ensure with that that a the trustworthy the home home is issold real sold forestate for the the professionalbest best possible possibleWorking willWorking price price ensure within with within with that a thetrustworthya thetrustworthythe home isreal realsold estate estate for the professional professional best possible will will priceensure ensure within that that thethe the home home is issold sold for for the the best best possible possible price price within within the the Power Failure create that WOW factor which makes Silver 012 339 9111 Property Link: bit.ly/28-000 shortestshortest possible possibleProperty time. time. Link: bit.ly/8-590-000Property Link:shortest bit.ly/28-000 possible time. shortestshortest possible possibleProperty time. time. Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 Lakes the course that players want to come back RR28 5 700 000 PM000 R 8 590 000RR28 5 700 000 PM000 R 8 590 000 Working Working with with the the wrong wrong real real estate estate agent agent Working with the wrong real estate agent Working Working with with the the wrong wrong real real estate estate agent agent to. You deserve your accolade! City of Tshwane Call Centre SelectSelect an an agent agentEXCLUSIVE who who has has working working MANDATE experience experience in in 5the the area3Select area in3,5 in whichan which agent the the who property property has working is issituated. situated. experience The The agent agent in themust mustSelect areaSelect have have inan an awhich agent deptha agent depthEXCLUSIVE thewho of who of property has has3 working working 2MANDATEis situated.2 experience experience The agent in 5in the the must area3 area have3,5in in which which a depth the the propertyof property is issituated. situated. The The agent agent must must have have a deptha depth of of 3 2 2 012 358 9999 In addition to the Best Golf Course, we were REDUCED PRICE REDUCED PRICE Water leaks: [email protected] also very honoured to have been named knowledgethirdknowledge on on the the property property market, market, specifically specifically the the knowledge micro-marketmicro-market on in the in your yourproperty neighbourhood. neighbourhood. market, specifically theknowledgeknowledge micro-market on on the inthe propertyyour property neighbourhood. market, market, specifically specifically the the micro-marketmicro-market in in your your neighbourhood. neighbourhood. Street lights: [email protected] in the following categories: Inflating Inflating the the property property price price Inflating the property price Inflating Inflating the the property property price price ManyMany sellers sellers overprice overprice their theirKind home home regards in in an an attempt attempt to to counteract Manycounteract sellers buyers buyers overprice trying trying their to to negotiate homenegotiate in thean the attempt price price down. down. toMany counteractMany Research Research sellers sellers showsbuyersoverprice showsoverprice trying their their to home negotiate home in in an an the attempt attempt price todown. to counteract counteract Research buyers buyers shows trying trying to to negotiate negotiate the the price price down. down. Research Research shows shows Smart Meter Call Centre • Pretoria’s Best Kept Secret:that that the the longer longer a homea home sits sits on on the the market, market, the the bigger biggerthat than than the the the longer gap gap between a between home sitsthe the onlisting listing the andmarket, and the the theactual actual bigger sellingthat sellingthat than the theprice. price. longerthe longer gap a betweenhomea home sits sits the on on listingthe the market, market, and the the the actual bigger bigger selling than than theprice. the gap gap between between the the listing listing and and the the actual actual selling selling price. price. 012 943 9950 Property Link:Henk bit.ly/3-380-000 Booysen PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/1-450-000 Property Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 -Silver Lakes Game Reserve Getting Getting overly overlyR3 emotional 380emotional 000 Getting overly emotional R3R 1380 450 000 Getting 000Getting overly overly emotional emotional R 1 450 000 [email protected] CEO: Silver Lakes HOA AnAn outside outside party party such such as as a trusteda trusted family family member member or or Anestate estate outside agent agent party can can suchbe be a valuableaas valuable a trusted asset asset family when whenProperty member seeing seeing Link: Antheor Anthebit.ly/2E8dabt estateoutside home outside home agent objectively. party objectively. party can such such be as a as valuablea trusteda trusted asset family family whenR1 member member seeing470 or or theestate 000 estate home agent agent objectively. can canProperty be be a valuablea Link:valuable bit.ly/2Q7ZdeO asset asset when when seeing seeing the the home home objectively. objectively.R3 700 000 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 3 2 2 EXCLUSIVEDUAL MANDATE MANDATE 3 6 2 4 2 3 DUAL MANDATE 6 4 3 +27+27 (08)3 (08)3 276 276 2007 2007 ArticleArticle+27 Link: (08)3Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX bit.ly/2F4TEYX 276 2007 Article+27+27 (08)3 Link:(08)3 276bit.ly/2F4TEYX 276 2007 2007 ArticleArticle Link: Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX bit.ly/2F4TEYX
PB INTRA MUROS OCTOBER 2018
RENTAL - R22 000 PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM Property Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 R 4 390 000 Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000Property Link: bit.ly/4-390-000R 2 600 000R 4 390 000 Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 R 2 600 000 What to avoid when selling your home What to avoid when selling your home Here are a few common mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future.Here are a few common mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future. Trying to go it alone Trying to go it alone Working with a trustworthy real estate professional will ensure that the home is sold for the best possibleWorking price withinwith a thetrustworthy real estate professional will ensure that the home is sold for the best possible price within the Property Link: bit.ly/28-000 shortestRR28 possible 5 700 000 time. PM000 PropertyProperty Link:Link: bit.ly/8-590-000bit.ly/28-000 RR28 5R 8700 000 590 PM 000000shortest possibleProperty time. Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 R 8 590 000 Working with the wrong real estate agent Working with the wrong real estate agent Select an agent who has working experienceEXCLUSIVE in the area MANDATE in which the property5 3 is situated.3,5 The agent mustSelect have an a agent depthEXCLUSIVE who of hasREDUCED working MANDATE experience PRICE in5 the3 3 area2 3,5 in 2which the property is situated. The agentREDUCED must have aPRICE depth of 3 2 2 knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. Inflating the property price Inflating the property price Many sellers overprice their home in an attempt to counteract buyers trying to negotiate the price down.Many Research sellers showsoverprice their home in an attempt to counteract buyers trying to negotiate the price down. Research shows that the longer a home sits on the market, the bigger than the gap between the listing and the actual sellingthat the price. longer a home sits on the market, the bigger than the gap between the listing and the actual selling price. Getting overly emotional Getting overly emotional An outside party such as a trusted family member or estate agent can be a valuable asset when seeingAn the outside home objectively. party such as a trusted family member or estate agent can be a valuable asset when seeing the home objectively. +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX
RENTAL - R22 000 PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM Property Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 R 4 390 000 PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 bit.ly/2-600-000 R R4 2390 600 000 000 Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 R 2 600 000 What to avoid when selling your homeWhat to avoid when selling your home Here are a few common mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help Hereyou avoid are a themfew common in the future. mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future. Trying to go it alone Trying to go it alone Working with a trustworthy real estate professional will ensure that the homeWorking is sold forwith the a trustworthybest possible real price estate within professional the will ensure that the home is sold for the best possible price within the shortest possible time. shortest possible time. Working with the wrong real estate agent Working with the wrong real estate agent Select an agent who has working experience in the area in which the propertySelect is situated. an agent The who agent has mustworking have experience a depth of in the area in which the property is situated. The agent must have a depth of knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood.knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. Inflating the property price Inflating the property price Many sellers overprice their home in an attempt to counteract buyers tryingMany to negotiate sellers overprice the price theirdown. home Research in an showsattempt to counteract buyers trying to negotiate the price down. Research shows that the longer a home sits on the market, the bigger than the gap betweenthat the thelisting longer and athe home actual sits selling on the price. market, the bigger than the gap between the listing and the actual selling price. Getting overly emotional Getting overly emotional An outside party such as a trusted family member or estate agent can be a valuableAn outside asset party when such seeing as a trustedthe home family objectively. member or estate agent can be a valuable asset when seeing the home objectively. +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX+27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX San-KarinSan-Karin Jacobs Jacobs San-KarinSan-Karin Jacobs Jacobs YourYour fellow fellow resident resident in in Silver Silver Lakes Lakes Golf Golf Estate Estate for for the the past past 23Your 23 Youryears! years! fellow fellow resident resident in inSilver Silver Lakes Lakes Golf Golf Estate Estate for for the the past past 23 23 years! years! [email protected]@remax.net 082 082 254 254 2504 2504 www.remax.co.za [email protected]@remax.net 082 082 254 254 2504 2504 www.remax.co.za www.remax.co.za
Each o ce independently owned and operated EachEach office office independently independently owned owned and and operated operated Each office independently owned and operated EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 3 3 2 2 3 3 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE MANDATE MANDATE 4232 3.5121 1314 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 32 31 31
GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE
PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/3-380-000 R3R3 380 380 000 000 PropertyPropertyProperty Link: Link: Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/1-450-000 RR3R 1 1 450380 450 000000 000 Property Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 R 1 450 000 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATESan-KarinSan-Karin3 3 2 2 2 2 Jacobs Jacobs EXCLUSIVEDUALDUAL MANDATE MANDATE MANDATESan-Karin63 6 42 4 32 3 Jacobs DUAL MANDATE 6 4 3 YourYour fellow fellow resident resident in in Silver Silver Lakes Lakes Golf Golf Estate Estate for for the the past past 23Your 23 years! years! fellow resident in Silver Lakes Golf Estate for the past 23 years! [email protected]@remax.net 082 082 254 254 2504 2504 www.remax.co.za [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za Property Link: bit.ly/2OjkKzO Property Link: Video: bit.ly/2yM7miM44 R5 700 000 bit.ly/2Szc4Zv R5 750 000 EachEach office office independently independently owned owned and and operated operated Each office independently owned and operated EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 3 3 2 2 3 3 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATEMANDATE MANDATE 423 2 4.512 1 13 14 TRIPARTITEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 62 41 31
GOLF COURSE
PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/28-000 bit.ly/28-000 RRR28 R285 5 700 700000 000 PM000 PM000 PropertyPropertyProperty Link: Link: Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/28-000 RRR28 R5 8 8 590700 590000 000 000PM000 Property Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 R 8 590 000 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE 5 5 3 3 3,53,5 EXCLUSIVEREDUCEDREDUCED MANDATE PRICE PRICE 53 3 32 2 3,52 2 REDUCED PRICE 3 2 2
PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/3-380-000 R3R3 380 380 000 000 PropertyPropertyProperty Link:Link: Link: bit.ly/1-450-000bit.ly/3-380-000 bit.ly/1-450-000 RR3R 1 1 380450 450 000000 000 Property Link: bit.ly/1-450-000 R 1 450 000 EXCLUSIVESan-KarinEXCLUSIVE MANDATE MANDATE Jacobs3 3 2 2 2 2 San-KarinEXCLUSIVE JacobsDUALDUAL MANDATE MANDATESan-Karin36 6 24 4 23 3 Jacobs DUAL MANDATE 6 4 3 Your fellow resident in Silver Lakes GolfYour Estate fellow for the resident past 23in Silveryears! Lakes GolfYour Estate fellow for theresident past in23 Silver years! Lakes Golf Estate for the past 23 years! [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za [email protected] 082 254 [email protected] www.remax.co.zaProperty Link: bit.ly/2yH1dVh 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za Property Link: Video: bit.ly/2Qbdhoj R5 900 000 bit.ly/2xXXiTD R7 500 000 Each office independently owned and operated Each office independently owned and operated Each office independently owned and operated RENTALRENTAL - R22- R22 000 000 PM PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 3 2 3 EXCLUSIVE MANDATERetirementEXCLUSIVE3 2 MANDATE Village3 EXCLUSIVE2 MANDATE1 11 1 EXCLUSIVE3 2 MANDATE3 32 21 1 2 EXCLUSIVEFlatlet MANDATE 32 1 32 1 PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 bit.ly/4-390-000 RR 4 4 390 390 000 000 PropertyPropertyProperty Link: Link:Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 bit.ly/2-600-000bit.ly/4-390-000 RR 42 2 390600 600 000 000 Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 R 2 600 000 TRIPARTITE MANDATE WhatWhat to to avoid avoid when when selling selling your your home homeWhat to avoid when selling your home HereHere are are a fewa few common common mistakes mistakes that that sellers sellers have have made made in in the the past, past, to to help help you youHere avoid avoid are them athem few in commonin the the future. future. mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future. Trying Trying to to go go it italone alone Trying to go it alone WorkingWorking with with a trustworthya trustworthy real real estate estate professional professional will will ensure ensure that that the the home home isWorking issold sold for for withthe the best a best trustworthy possible possible price real price estatewithin within professionalthe the will ensure that the home is sold for the best possible price within the PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/28-000 bit.ly/28-000 RRR28 R285 5 700 700000 000 PM000 PMshortest000shortest possible possiblePropertyPropertyProperty time. time. Link: Link: Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/8-590-000 bit.ly/28-000 RRR28 R5 8 8 700590 000590 000 PM000000shortest possibleProperty time. Link: bit.ly/8-590-000 R 8 590 000 Working Working with with the the wrong wrong real real estate estate agent agent Working with the wrong real estate agent SelectSelect an an agent agentEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE who who has has working working MANDATE MANDATE experience experience in5 in the5 the3 area3 area3,5 in3,5 in which which the the property property Selectis issituated. situated. an agent TheEXCLUSIVE The agent who agentREDUCED REDUCEDhas must must working MANDATEhave have aPRICE experience depthaPRICE depth of of in53 the3 32 area2 3,52 in2 which the property is situated. The agentREDUCED must have PRICEa depth of 3 2 2 knowledgeknowledge on on the the property property market, market, specifically specifically the the micro-marketmicro-market in in your your neighbourhood. neighbourhood.knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. Inflating Inflating the the property property price price Inflating the property price ManyMany sellers sellers overprice overprice their their home home in in an an attempt attempt to to counteract counteract buyers buyers trying trying to to Manynegotiate negotiate sellers the theoverprice price price down. down. their Research home Research in showsan shows attempt to counteract buyers trying to negotiate the price down. Research shows Property Link: bit.ly/3-380-000 thatthat the the longer Propertylonger a homea home Link: sits sits bit.ly/3-380-000 on on the the market, market,Property the the biggerLink: bigger bit.ly/1-450-000 than than the Propertythe gap gap between between Link: thebit.ly/3-380-000 thethat listing listing the andlongerProperty and the the a actual home actual Link: sellingsits selling bit.ly/1-450-000 on price.the price. market, the bigger than theProperty gap between Link: bit.ly/1-450-000the listing and the actual selling price. R3 380 000 Getting Getting overly overlyR3 emotional 380emotional 000 R 1 450 000 R3 380 000 Getting overlyR 1 emotional 450 000 R 1 450 000 Property Link: Property Link: Property Link: AnAn outside outside party party such such as as a trusteda trusted family family member member or or estate estate agent agent can canbit.ly/2E8dabt be be a valuablea valuableAn outside asset asset whenparty whenR1 seeingsuch seeing470 as the a the 000trusted home home objectively.family objectively. memberbit.ly/2z7SkDm or estate agentR2 can 790be a valuable 000 asset whenbit.ly/2Q7ZdeO seeing the home objectively.R3 700 000 3 2 2 DUAL3 2 MANDATE2 EXCLUSIVE6 MANDATE4 3 DUAL3 2 MANDATE2 6 4 3 DUAL MANDATE 6 4 3 EXCLUSIVE+27+27 (08)3 MANDATE (08)3 276 276 2007 2007 EXCLUSIVEArticleArticle Link: MANDATELink: bit.ly/2F4TEYX bit.ly/2F4TEYX +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX
RENTALRENTAL - R22- R22 000 000 PM PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 bit.ly/4-390-000 RR 4 4 390 390 000 000 PropertyProperty Link: Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 bit.ly/4-390-000bit.ly/2-600-000 RRR 42 2 390600 600 000000 000 Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000 R 2 600 000 WhatWhat to to avoid avoid when when selling selling your your home homeWhat to avoid when selling your home HereHere are are a fewa few common common mistakes mistakes that that sellers sellers have have made made in in the the past, past, to to help help you youHere avoid avoid are them a them few in common in the the future. future. mistakes that sellers have made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future. Trying Trying to to go go it italone alone Trying to go it alone WorkingWorking with with a trustworthya trustworthy real real estate estate professional professional will will ensure ensure that that the the home home isWorking issold sold for for with the the besta besttrustworthy possible possible price real price estatewithin within professional the the will ensure that the home is sold for the best possible price within the Property Link: bit.ly/28-000 RR28 5 700Property 000 PM 000Link: bit.ly/28-000Property Link:shortestshortest bit.ly/8-590-000R possibleR28 possible5 Property700 time.000 time. PMLink:000 bit.ly/28-000R 8Property 590 Link:000 bit.ly/8-590-000RR28 5 700 000 PM000shortest possibleR 8Property 590 time. Link: 000 bit.ly/8-590-000 R 8 590 000 Working Working with with the the wrong wrong real real estate estate agent agent Working with the wrong real estate agent EXCLUSIVESelectSelect MANDATE an an agent agent who who has has5 working working3 3,5 experience experienceEXCLUSIVE in in the the area area MANDATE in in which which the the property propertyREDUCED5 Selectis3 issituated. situated.3,5 an agentPRICE TheEXCLUSIVE The agentwho agent has must 3must working have2MANDATE have 2a experience deptha depth of of in5REDUCED the 3area3,5 in which PRICE the property3 is2 situated.2 The agentREDUCED must have aPRICE depth of 3 2 2 knowledgeknowledge on on the the property property market, market, specifically specifically the the micro-marketmicro-market in in your your neighbourhood. neighbourhood.knowledge on the property market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. Inflating Inflating the the property property price price Inflating the property price ManyMany sellers sellers overprice overprice their their home home in in an an attempt attempt to to counteract counteract buyers buyers trying trying to toMany negotiate negotiate sellers the theoverprice price price down. down. their Research home Research in showsan shows attempt to counteract buyers trying to negotiate the price down. Research shows thatthat the the longer longer a homea home sits sits on on the the market, market, the the bigger bigger than than the the gap gap between between the thethat listing listing the longerand and the the a actualhome actual sellingsits selling on theprice. price. market, the bigger than the gap between the listing and the actual selling price. Getting Getting overly overly emotional emotional Getting overly emotional AnAn outside outside party party such such as as a trusteda trusted family family member member or or estate estate agent agent can can be be a valuablea valuableAn outside asset asset whenparty when suchseeing seeing as the a the trusted home home familyobjectively. objectively. member or estate agent can be a valuable asset when seeing the home objectively. +27+27 (08)3 (08)3 276 276 2007 2007 ArticleArticle Link: Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX bit.ly/2F4TEYX +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX
RENTAL - R22 000 PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM RENTAL - R22 000 PM Property Link: bit.ly/4-390-000 R 4Property 390 000 Link: bit.ly/4-390-000Property Link: bit.ly/2-600-000R 4Property 390 000Link: bit.ly/4-390-000R Property2 600 Link:000 bit.ly/2-600-000R 4 390 000 R Property2 600 Link: 000 bit.ly/2-600-000 R 2 600 000 What to avoid when sellingWhat your to home avoid when sellingWhat your to home avoid when selling your home Here are a few common mistakes that sellers have madeHere arein the a few past, common to help mistakesyou avoid that them sellers in the have future. madeHere are in thea few past, common to help mistakes you avoid that them sellers in the have future. made in the past, to help you avoid them in the future. Trying to go it alone Trying to go it alone Trying to go it alone Working with a trustworthy real estate professional Workingwill ensure with that a trustworthy the home is realsold estate for the professional best possibleWorking will price ensure withwithin that a trustworthythe the home is real sold estate for the professional best possible will price ensure within that thethe home is sold for the best possible price within the shortest possible time. shortest possible time. shortest possible time. Working with the wrong real estate agent Working with the wrong real estate agent Working with the wrong real estate agent Select an agent who has working experience in the Selectarea in an which agent the who property has working is situated. experience The agent in the mustSelect area have in an which aagent depth the who of property has working is situated. experience The agent in the must area have in which a depth the ofproperty is situated. The agent must have a depth of knowledge on the property market, specifically theknowledge micro-market on thein your property neighbourhood. market, specifically theknowledge micro-market on the in yourproperty neighbourhood. market, specifically the micro-market in your neighbourhood. Inflating the property price Inflating the property price Inflating the property price Many sellers overprice their home in an attempt to counteractMany sellers buyers overprice trying their to negotiatehome in an the attempt price down. toMany counteract Research sellers buyers overpriceshows trying their to homenegotiate in an the attempt price down.to counteract Research buyers shows trying to negotiate the price down. Research shows that the longer a home sits on the market, the biggerthat than the the longer gap abetween home sits the on listing the market, and the the actual bigger sellingthat than the price. thelonger gap a between home sits the on listing the market, and the the actual bigger selling than price.the gap between the listing and the actual selling price. Getting overly emotional Getting overly emotional Getting overly emotional An outside party such as a trusted family member orAn estate outside agent party can such be a as valuable a trusted asset family when member seeing orAn the estate outside home agent objectively.party can such be asa valuable a trusted asset family when member seeing or the estate home agent objectively. can be a valuable asset when seeing the home objectively. +27 (08)3 276 2007 Article+27 Link:(08)3 bit.ly/2F4TEYX 276 2007 Article+27 (08)3Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX 276 2007 Article Link: bit.ly/2F4TEYX Established 2004
Live the life, love the home
CO-EXCLUSIVE MANDATE Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 2 860 000 Newly Renovated Web Ref: 13685513
EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 3 390 000 Loads of Ambiance Web Ref: 13534973
TRI- EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R9R 4900 495 000 000 Perfect Family Haven WebWeb ref. Ref: 12345678 13670590
In search of your dream home? Visit our website www.ikonic.co.za for a wide selection of exclusive Silver Lakes Golf Estate properties
C: +27 (0)83 452 5599 - Martin C: +27 (0)83 452 5588 - Zona-Lize E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 7 500 000 Perfectly Positioned Web Ref: 13533027
Follow us on:
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 4 690 000 Exquisite Family Home Live the life, love the home www.ikonic.co.za
EXCLUSIVE MANDATE EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 2 680 000 Spacious & Immaculate Web Ref: 13677581
EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 8 945 000 Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 7 500 000 Architectural Masterpiece Web Ref: 13695303 Re-Invent your Senses Web Ref: 3167358
CO-EXCLUSIVE MANDATE CO-EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 2 795 000 Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 5 680 000 Cozy & Charming One-Level Web Ref: 13678790 Perfect Family Haven Web Ref: 13693595
SOLD SOLD
Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 3 975 000 Silver Lakes Golf Estate R 2 900 000 One-Level Home Web Ref: 13568825 Spacious Family Home Web Ref: 13367558 ESTATE NEWS MEET THE STAFF
What’s your current position? Where did you grow up? Golf Administrator. Cape Town.
Get to know our Can you give us a brief overview of what Did you have any key mentors or people it is you do in your work? who deeply influenced who you are, Golf Administrator: I run reception, send out access codes, what you believe in and what you’re Bobby Westman sort out tennis and squash bookings, committed to in your work and life? golf memberships, any queries, welcome My mother was and is still a huge influence guests, order golf handicap cards, type in my life. She is hardworking, dedicated letters, do weekly golf newsletter, minutes and has a “finish something you started” for Country Club Committee meetings, attitude. If you want something done, ask meet and greet and lots of other little a busy person, she says. My faith is very things. important to me. One cannot live without God in your life. Contact details Telephone number: 012 809 0281 What are your future plans or something E-mail: [email protected] exciting that you would still like to do? I’m content doing what I am doing and Describe yourself in three words would really love for peace and tolerance Friendly, happy, helpful. in this world. Let’s learn to tolerate people.
Are you married? Any children? If you could change one thing in the Yes, to Mike Westman and I have two world to make it better, what would it be? children. I would tell everyone to stop moaning and do what one has to do to make it a better What are your hobbies or interests? place. Be an example to our youngsters. I love reading and I love pewter work. What is your motto in life? What do you enjoy most about your job Remember to have faith, you are not in at Silver Lakes? control even though you think you are. The people and also the various things I get to do.
What’s your current position at Silver Cape Flats, I’ve been in Pretoria since Get to know our Lakes? August 2013. HOA Receptionist: HOA Receptionist. Cheryl Lotriet What are your hobbies or interests? Can you give us a brief overview of what Reading, art, walking in nature and doing it is you do in your work? hair and make-up. I manage the switchboard, assist with any administration and complaints and take Did you have any key mentors or people payments. who deeply influenced who you are, what you believe in and what you’re Contact details committed to in your work and life? Telephone number: 012 809 0142 My late grandmother has greatly E-mail: [email protected] influenced my life. She was a caregiver and used to hand out soup and warm tea at the Describe yourself in 3 words hospitals. Everybody in our town used to Humorous, kind, helpful. come to her for guidance and advice. That is why I am always willing to help people. Are you married? Any children? I’m engaged with two kids: a boy of 13 and What are your future plans or something a girl of eight. exciting that you would still like to do? Working towards owning my own What do you enjoy most about your job business. at Silver Lakes? The inspiration to succeed. If you could change one thing in the world to make it better, what would it be? Where did you grow up? To persuade people to eat a plant-based I’m from Cape Town and grew up in the diet and be kind to the environment.
8 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 pamgolding.co.za pamgolding.co.za ESTATE NEWS
LOCAL OR OFFSHORE? INVEST WITH THE
From the Country Club BOUTIQUE WEALTH Squash on the golf course and please remember We invite all residents to come and play a How to become a member: Pop in at the that playing golfers enjoy priority on the game of golf and if you have no idea how, MANAGER IN SA, 2017 Pro Shop and the staff will assist you with golf course at all times. we have the Academy and pros to explain. what information is needed to become Johannesburg:BRENTHURST +27 (0)11 799 8100 | Pretoria: WEALTH +27 (0)12 347 8240 | Cape Town: +27 (0)21 914 9646 a member. There is no cost for a resident No activity may be undertaken closer than Happy Golfing to become a member. Non-residents pay fifteen metres to any green, tee box or INVESTMENT PLANNING • RETIREMENT PLANNING R500.00 per annum and R50.00 per hour sand bunker. Greens are the finely-mowed BRENTHURST RANKED BEST BOUTIQUE for the use of the lights. and manicured areas where golfers finish OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS • TAX PLANNING • ESTATE PLANNING • LIFE INSURANCE every hole, indicated with flag sticks in the WEALTH MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA Tennis cups. Therefore, nobody except a golfer We are aware of the sagging tennis nets on during official play is allowed on a green, CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN some of the courts. The winders have been tee box or in a sand bunker. ordered to enable us to level these nets. YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE The net on the second court will be sorted Golf Carts out with a new cable. When driving your golf cart on the grass JOHANNESBURG +27 (0) 11 799 8100 during the rainy season, please watch SANDTON Swimming Pool where you drive and avoid all wet areas, as +27 (0) 10 035 1391 The pool is in full-use at the Clubhouse. this can seriously damage the golf course. PRETORIA +27 (0) 12 347 8240 Just a quick reminder of the times once again: 6h00 to 18h00. One safety rule Golf Course that parents need to adhere to is: Kids are Fertiliser has been added to the golf course not allowed to be left unattended at the and we all look forward to a beautiful swimming pool. green course. Brendon van General Rules We have had busy months with successful Nieuwenhuizen Golf Manager No resident is allowed to work or garden golf days.
www.brenthurstwealth.co.za Brenthurst Wealth Management is an authorized financial services provider FSP No. 7833
10 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 We have no LOCAL intention of giving OR OFFSHORE? your home away... INVEST WITH THE To speak to your #RealPartners, contact Jawitz Properties today.
BOUTIQUE WEALTH Contact us MANAGER IN SA, 2017 Johannesburg:BRENTHURST +27 (0)11 799 8100 | Pretoria: WEALTH +27 (0)12 347 8240 | Cape Town: +27 (0)21 914 9646 BRENTHURSTINVESTMENT RANKED PLANNING BEST BOUTIQUE • RETIREMENT PLANNING OFFSHOREWEALTH INVESTMENTS MANAGER • TAX INPLANNING SOUTH AFRICA• ESTATE PLANNING • LIFE INSURANCE
CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE Anton Scheepers Amandie Scheepers 083 227 1112 082 412 9421 JOHANNESBURG +27 (0) 11 799 8100 [email protected] [email protected] SANDTON +27 (0) 10 035 1391 PRETORIA +27 (0) 12 347 8240
Elizma de Jager 083 652 0200 [email protected]
www.brenthurstwealth.co.za 012 809 0019 Brenthurst Wealth Management is an authorized [email protected] financial services provider FSP No. 7833 www.jawitz.co.za ESTATE NEWS
September results MATURE GOLFERS MATURE GOLFERS - 06 SEPTEMBER 2018 MATURE GOLFERS - 14 SEPTEMBER 2018 NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB Lodewyk de Wet / Vincent Mascini (47) 1st Kobus Coetzee Eugene Visagie (39) 1st Jan Potgieter Bertus de Klerk / Tienie Wessels (46) 2nd Klaas Heystek Johan Cronje (35) 2nd Johan Cronje Klaas Heystek NTP # 9 Francois Booyse (33) 3rd Kobus Coetzee NTP # 16 Jannie Duvenhage NTP # 9 Jas Wasserman NTP # 18 Johan Cronje NTP # 16 Jannie Duvenhage NTP #13 Eugene Visagie NTP # 18 Fernando Vieira NTP # 3 Francois Booyse NTP #13 Fernando Vieira NTP # 3 Jannie Jacobs NTP # 3
MATURE GOLFERS - 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 MATURE GOLFERS - 27 SEPTEMBER 2018 NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB Rolf Hauter / Doep du Plessis / 1st Rolf Hauter Klaas Heystek (38) 1st Piet Skinner Theo O'Neil / Steve Greyling (92) Piet Skinner André Basson (37) 2nd Piet Skinner / Jannie Duvenhage / 2nd Manie de Clercq Alex Daneel (36) 3rd Johan Cilliers / Jannie Jacobs (91) Daan Venter NTP # 9 Rolf Hauter NTP # 9 Phillip Molapo NTP # 16 Vincent Mascini NTP # 16 Phillip Molapo NTP # 18 Colin Heath NTP # 18 Daan Rouffe NTP #13 Phillip Molapo NTP #13 André Basson NTP # 3 Colin Heath NTP # 3
12 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 FROM THE GOLF ACADEMY ith the last term exams well and the week ended with an official 36- Christmas is around the corner under way and the end of the hole GNGU tournament played. We had Any golfer wanting to play better golf Wyear around the corner, we great results from the week of Camp with and improve their game would be the thought we’d get in touch and share some three podium finishes in the different ultimate gift to end 2018 and start the news with you. divisions. 2019 golf season. Christmas gifts are always difficult to choose from, but we Recent achievements We will be hosting another Camp might have the answer! Why don’t you We recently had our very first Elite Holiday in December, so make sure to book spoil your loved ones with a tailor-made Camp, where the aim was to get juniors your child’s spot for an unforgettable gift voucher this festive season? We from the A and B Divisions to spend the experience. offer: video analysis, swing analysis on week with us, working on their games. Flight-scope and custom fitting, to name The week started with an evaluation and In other junior news, GNGU had their a few. we took the data collected to work out annual prize giving ceremony that saw an individualised practice routine with Liam Thompson receiving the honour of End of year drills for each player to work on during an award for multiple wins in the 2018 We want to wish all our students writing the week. The players had a full-time season; also ending the year on a high coach helping each individual through by starting his first tournament in the B end-of-year exams soon the best of luck the paces of improvement. We also had a Division, moving up from the C Division, and good luck to all the parents with the tournament running throughout the week where he started the year. year-end in business as well.
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 13 CHANNEL 823
THE MIX DRIVE EVERYTHING LEGENDARY
#MixDrive TWEET @ChrisFletch46 @al_your_pal @Lundi_Khoisan
WWW.MIXFM.CO.ZA WHATSAPP : 084 822 0938
14 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 CHANNEL 823
THE MIX DRIVE EVERYTHING LEGENDARY
#MixDrive TWEET @ChrisFletch46 @al_your_pal @Lundi_Khoisan
WWW.MIXFM.CO.ZA WHATSAPP : 084 822 0938
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 15 ESTATE NEWS
BEST OF PRETORIA 2018
retoria can definitely compete with the world’s best when it comes P to lifestyle. The Jacaranda City boasts a rich culture and heritage and has no lack of charming restaurants, beautiful nature and first-rate shopping destinations. To top that, Pretoria is crowned with spectacular scenery and offers a warm sense of community.
In celebration of the City and everything it has on offer, the people in Pretoria voted for the top local establishments that contribute to the City’s marvel. After counting and auditing tens of thousands of votes, a comprehensive, definite list of the Best of Pretoria was compiled.
From left to right- Mike Westman, Martin Bester, Brendon van Niewenhuizen, Henk Booysen, Daleen du Plessis, Riaan Van Heerden, Nienke Moolman, Corila Mathews
16 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 On 23 October, the prize giving event • Best Golf Course: was hosted at the Silver Lakes Golf Silver Lakes Golf Estate – Winner Estate Clubhouse where the Best • Pretoria’s Best Kept Secret: Silver Lakes Game Reserve of Pretoria category winners had a – 3rd Place wonderful time and received awards • Must Hire Venue for Private Functions: for their various categories. It was an Silver Lakes Golf Estate Clubhouse honour to host this prestigious event – 3rd Place at our beautiful Clubhouse and we are • Best Retirement Village: ecstatic to announce the following: Silver Lakes Golf Estate Retirement Village – 3rd Place
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 17 ESTATE NEWS
Thank you to each and every person who took the time to vote for our beautiful golf course as well as the other categories.
We are extremely proud of our Estate, Golf Course, Clubhouse, Game Reserve, Retirement Village, our excellent and hardworking staff as well as our lovely residents.
Best wishes, Nienke Moolman Marketing Manager
Martin Bester, MC for the event
18 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
ur golf course has never been so beautiful before the rainy season Ostarted. The new irrigation system did its job and our Estate seemed green even before the rain arrived. After the first few days of thunder and lightning, without rain, the heavens opened with gusto the second weekend of October. Now it will only be a week or two before we have all the thorn trees covered in bright green leaves and the brown grasses of the veld turn to luscious green! Parents were collecting mulberry leaves for silk worms and even the bird song seemed brighter after the rain!
One just has to take a walk through the Estate to see the marvellous flowering plants splashing colour in-between the new greens of summer. The effort people put into their gardens for the summer displays is amazing.
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 19 ESTATE NEWS
On my walk through the Game Reserve I noticed many new-borns trotting behind their mothers. I was met by a tortoise vigorously walking down a pathway, crossing a stream to get to the other side. When I was writing this article we were still feeding the game since the veld grass had not started growing yet. But I assume, by the time you read this we would have had enough rain to have the veld grasses growing again. Even though the Game Reserve was a cattle farm 10 + years ago, before it was incorporated into Silver Lakes, we inherited severely over-grazed veld, but the veld has been coming along great. We follow a vigorous programme of eradicating weeds and seeding open areas with a veld grass mix suitable for grazing in our area.
We have re-located some Kudu to prevent the fighting that begun between the bulls. We will add two new females for some new blood. Some of the impala will also be re-located and we will look into incorporating some new species this summer for variation of game in the Game Reserve.
Some new springbuck and blesbuck babies arrived and were wobbling around on thin legs. Please join us and enjoy the field interpretation sessions we plan through the year, but also visit the Game Reserve on your own. You will see the marked hiking trail and can enjoy the beauty of the bushveld inside our perimeter.
Blesbuck and Nyala in the Game Reserve Work started on the long-awaited erosion control gabions in the Game Reserve dam at the inlet from the workshops. This area is a favourite fishing area and will soon be open for fishing again.
Erosion of the embankments of our dams is a problem we have been handling through the years with rock packing, stabilising with kikuyu plantings, among other initiatives. As building up of the areas stream-up from us continues, erosion is becoming, and will continue to increase in years to come. Not only do we get more water since storm water does not get enough time to drain away anymore as there are far more hard surfaces, but the speed of the water increases since the volume of water increases. But the waterways and the openings through which the water has to go, stays the same. This means the velocity of the water and the energy of the water becomes more destructive and results in more erosion. Especially in areas where the water enters and leaves dams on the Estate through narrower spaces. We are in the process of investigating all the dams for future erosion protection so
20 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 that which has always been an “incidental” drive. These trees will become the image sprinkler head when cars drive onto or maintenance issue can be handled as the of Silver Lakes in time. Together with our over the sidewalks. serious issue it has become. Rock packing, golf course lawns, street corners and together with the gabions for serious areas beautiful gardens, this will be one of the Have fun in your will be investigated and together with the selling points for which new-homeowners summer garden. designers of the golf course, the best plan will consider our Estate. Obviously our Until next month. of action will be implemented. great security and fantastic golf course – the best in Pretoria – will also play a role! Corlia Other projects we will be looking to finish and implement is that more of our In the photos below are the rocks Mathews Environmental corner planters will be finished this year and concrete balls with which some Director and we will be planting street trees to homeowners protect their irrigation compliment the ones we already have. As heads. They can be replaced with one I have mentioned in other articles, it is our of the flatter, less obtrusive concrete aim to create corridors of trees along the samples we have available at the HOA roads through which we and our visitors offices. These protectors will protect the
Samples of irrigation covers Sidewalk irrigation
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 21 ESTATE NEWS
SILVER LAKES RETIREMENT VILLAGE
ituated conveniently close to the Solomon Mahlangu Drive Gate in SMuirhead Crescent, the Silver Lakes Retirement Village consists of 24 attractive red, face brick homes, a community centre and a few small offices. Residents have to be over 50 to qualify to stay there and, due to the demand, there’s actually a waiting list.
Built just over 18 years ago, towards the end of 1999, the village covers 1,3ha of land originally earmarked for a private school. Realising the land was too small for a fully-fledged educational institution, and facing the possibility of massive fines for not complying with the building timelines, the property owners took the advice of some of the residents, who had suggested that a retirement village would complete the Estate’s residential offering.
Each house has two bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area, a bathroom, single garage, visitor’s parking bay and its own garden. The community
22 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 Two of the Trustees on the Board of the Silver Lakes Retirement Village, Giel Delport and Francois Du Preez outside the Community Centre. centre has a relatively large hall, kitchen, covered braai area and veranda, which the retirement village residents are able to use free of charge. The facilities are also hired out at very reasonable rates for small functions and to organisers of regular activities, such as karate and ballroom dancing classes. This has proven to be a handy source of additional income that helps to keep the levies down – a portion of the levies is used to pay the gardener/ maintenance man, water bill and other communal expenses, with the balance paid over to the HOA to contribute toward the maintenance and running of the Estate.
An interesting dynamic in terms of ownership is that roughly a third of the units are rental units owned by investors who either live elsewhere in Silver Lakes or outside the Estate. Being full title, those who own their units are able to sell them on to other buyers or leave them to their family as an inheritance. This makes these units a sound and sensible investment for those of retirement age who wish to downsize, or for those looking for additional income.
INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 23 LIFESTYLE
RESPONSIBLE USE OF INSECTICIDES AND HERBICIDES Article by Elize Malan
he first seasonal rainsare welcomed, A preventative soil treatment with a Clearing weeds on driveways is done but with temperatures and humidity systemic product is at present the most by spot spraying with non-selective Trising, comes a flush of pests and successful way to keep garden plants free herbicides. Do not blanket spray the weeds. of sucking insects. driveway. Any runoff from paved areas and streets will end up in dams and is Insects Your gardener should be well-instructed in detrimental to wildlife. Identification of the specific pest is the use of any product and supplied with important to ensure that the correct protective clothing if required. A product like Roundup breaks down treatment is applied. and binds to soil particles to reduce the Weeds negative impact, but there is no soil on Organic insecticides are excellent to In flowerbeds, weeds should be removed paved areas. prevent insect infestations and treat mildly by hand, preferably without tilling the soil. infected plants. Soil moisture is lost when tilled and weed Pavement weeds should have sufficient seeds are encouraged to germinate. leaves to absorb the poison. Applying Often the homeowner will not realise herbicide without proper leaf contact is something is amiss with his garden plants Lawns that receive sufficient water and a waste of time. Spraying should only be until it is too late. regular fertilising will be more resistant done twice during a summer season. against weed growth. Then a choice has to be made: Regular sweeping to prevent weed seed • Is it worth your while to apply strong Herbicides, that target specific weeds in germination is an effective way to keep chemical insecticides, detrimental to lawn areas are very effective when applied driveways and roads clear of weeds. the “good” bugs and the environment? correctly. After treatment, it can take two • Can infected parts of the plant be to three weeks to show positive results. Total elimination should not be the goal, trimmed away, or should the plants be Grass weed species, cannot be killed by rather regular consistent maintenance removed and replaced? Fast growing using a selective herbicide suitable for done in such a way that the negative plants e.g. Carpobrotus and Creeping broad leaved weeds and often removal by impact of poisons on our environment is foxglove (Asystasia) can be severely hand still remains the best option. limited. trimmed and will quickly recover. This is an effective way to remove pests and any further treatment will not be severe or expensive.
Correct application of insecticides is extremely important. Dilute the product according to the instructions supplied. Adding more poison than what is required into a spray tank could damage the plants and will not be more effective.
24 INTRA MUROS NOVEMBER 2018 Introducing mRewards on the Makro mCard app! T i er a es o state 4 3 4 4 : 7 1 981
Let your shopping spree fund your future PURCHASES with the CASH you earned in your mWallet.