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feb | 2017 INTRA MUROS E S T A T E N E W S | E N V I R O N M E N T | S P O R T | T R A V E L | F A M I L Y L I F E School Readiness CHECKLIST What’s on in PRETORIA in 2017 iSimangaliso OUR WETLAND Streetscapes PARK Have fun and be spontaneous Energy.Harmony.Perfection. with the Suzuki Celerio A compact design for extra-large Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 4.7 Remote Control Entry possibilities, engineered for Celerio ABS Bluetooth/USB/ MP3 dynamic performance. Air Con The ALL-NEW Suzuki Discover Life with the Baleno Model Range Additional on GLX Model Electrifying Suzuki Swift 1.4 GL MT from R199 900 • Leather Covered Steering Wheel 1.4 GLX MT from R229 900 • Front Fog Lamps Available in two models 1.4 GLX AT from R249 900 • 16” Alloy Wheels • Keyless Entry with Push Start • Exterior Chrome Finishes • Front Centre Armrest with Storage Standard on GL Model • 6.2” touchscreen Infotainment System - DVD, USB, MP3, Bluetooth® • Dual Front Airbags • Rear Park Distance Control • ABS, EBD and BAS • Cruise Control • Air Conditioner • SRS Side and Curtain Airbags • MP3, USB Compatible CD Player + Bluetooth® with 6 speakers • Automatic Climate Control • Steering Mounted Audio Controls • Rear Boot Spoiler • Electric Windows and Mirrors with Side Indicators • HID Projector Headlights • Remote Central Locking • LED Daytime Running Lights • Colour-Coded Door Handles and Mirrors • Multi Information Display (Trip, Temperature, Fuel Consumption) CO2 Emissions (g/km) > 124 • Front and Rear Accessory Socket Enjoy a smooth, pleasant and Swift DZire Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 5.2 • 355 Litre Boot Space ABS funky ride in a car that looks CO2 Emissions (g/km) > 126 Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 5.3 4 Year / 60 000km Service Plan | 3 Year / 100 000km Warranty | 6 Year / Unlimited km Body Corrosion every bit as stylish as it performs. Swift 1.2L Hatch ABS Warranty | 3 Year / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Bluetooth/CD/USB Bidvest McCarthy Suzuki Menlyn • 248 Garsfontein Drive • Menlyn Motorcity • Waterkloof Glen • Tel: 012 369 5303 Have fun and be spontaneous Energy.Harmony.Perfection. with the Suzuki Celerio A compact design for extra-large Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 4.7 Remote Control Entry possibilities, engineered for Celerio ABS Bluetooth/USB/ MP3 dynamic performance. Air Con The ALL-NEW Suzuki Discover Life with the Baleno Model Range Additional on GLX Model Electrifying Suzuki Swift 1.4 GL MT from R199 900 • Leather Covered Steering Wheel 1.4 GLX MT from R229 900 • Front Fog Lamps Available in two models 1.4 GLX AT from R249 900 • 16” Alloy Wheels • Keyless Entry with Push Start • Exterior Chrome Finishes • Front Centre Armrest with Storage Standard on GL Model • 6.2” touchscreen Infotainment System - DVD, USB, MP3, Bluetooth® • Dual Front Airbags • Rear Park Distance Control • ABS, EBD and BAS • Cruise Control • Air Conditioner • SRS Side and Curtain Airbags • MP3, USB Compatible CD Player + Bluetooth® with 6 speakers • Automatic Climate Control • Steering Mounted Audio Controls • Rear Boot Spoiler • Electric Windows and Mirrors with Side Indicators • HID Projector Headlights • Remote Central Locking • LED Daytime Running Lights • Colour-Coded Door Handles and Mirrors • Multi Information Display (Trip, Temperature, Fuel Consumption) CO2 Emissions (g/km) > 124 • Front and Rear Accessory Socket Enjoy a smooth, pleasant and Swift DZire Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 5.2 • 355 Litre Boot Space ABS funky ride in a car that looks CO2 Emissions (g/km) > 126 Fuel Consumption (l/100km) > 5.3 4 Year / 60 000km Service Plan | 3 Year / 100 000km Warranty | 6 Year / Unlimited km Body Corrosion every bit as stylish as it performs. Swift 1.2L Hatch ABS Warranty | 3 Year / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Bluetooth/CD/USB Bidvest McCarthy Suzuki Menlyn • 248 Garsfontein Drive • Menlyn Motorcity • Waterkloof Glen • Tel: 012 369 5303 CONTRIBUTORS Silver Lakes HOA Silver Lakes Directors CONTENTS Jan de Wet Kathy O’Connor Danie van Niekerk Sid Pretorius Editor’s Letter 6 Theo O’Neil Corlia Mathews Seline van der Wat HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Ilse Ruane Message from the Chief Operating Offi cer 8 Adriaan du Toit Chairman’s Report 10 Elize Malan Estate Manager’s Message 14 Koos Marais Casey Kooiman Calendar of Events 16 Dr Steven Pretorius Social Clubs 16 EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Important Contact Numbers 8 Tel: 011 327 4062 Classifi eds 58 www.eiapublishing.co.za PUBLISHER GOLF Nico Maritz [email protected] Mature Golfers 18 EDITOR Bev Hermanson 071 205 9502 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS [email protected] Our Streetscapes 21 GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Leonardo Lupini ESTATE NEWS [email protected] Golf Day & Auction in aid of Leopard Research 28 Rebecca Kent Fishing in Mozambique 30 [email protected] Café 41 34 SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 GARDENING 14 [email protected] Gardening in the Shade 27 ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy [email protected] OUT & ABOUT 082 556 9863 What’s on in Pretoria in 2017 60 ASSISTANT EDITOR Leandri van Jaarsveldt [email protected] TRAVEL iSimangaliso Wetland Park 40 PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Nicole Hermanson [email protected] HOUSE PROUD Security shutters with Beauty and Brawn 45 21 Silver Lakes 27 Muirfi eld Boulevard, INTERNATIONAL NEWS Silver Lakes, 0081 Tesla’s new Solar Roof Tiles 48 PO Box 11106 LIFESTYLE Silver Lakes 0054 Relationship Challenges 32 Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Fax: +27 12 809 1119 Online Shopping for Valentine’s Day 36 Body 20: EMS Training 38 DISCLAIMER Tyger Valley College: 2016 Matric Results 50 Intra Muros is a monthly magazine of the Silver Lakes School Readiness Checklist 53 Homeowners’ Association (SL HOA). It is intended 30 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. 32 4 INTRA MUROS FEBRUARY 2017 21 30 FROM THE EDITOR San-Karin Jacobs Your fellow resident for the past 21 years! [email protected] 082 254 2504 www.remax.co.za you WHO ARE WE? Let us help you secure your families dream home. here’s nothing better than starting a new year with fresh hear the chants of the newspaper vendors in the streets in the dream home. and rewarding challenges. We are delighted to have been evenings and the newspaper was often so thick and heavy it was EXCLUSIVE MANDATE EXCLUSIVE MANDATE Tappointed publishers of the Silver Lakes Intra Muros magazine diffi cult to pick up! and we look forward to compiling a top quality publication for you to enjoy. After re-locating to the City of Gold in 1992, I joined Avonwold R 13 500 000 R 6 500 000 Publishing in Rosebank and worked on their interior design and R 6 500 000 The publishers, Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd, are specialists in the fi eld architectural publications which included Planning, Building, the of producing dedicated lifestyle magazines for residential estates Professions and Projects Register and SA Home Owner magazine. Superb Golf Course Home! Bushveld Paradise! and they are backed by their holding company, Now Media (Pty) Thereafter, for a short stint, I worked on a technology magazine Ltd. A well-established media business now being run jointly by the for Primedia Publishing before joining forces with a colleague to • 6 bedroom house on the golf course • 4 en-suite bedroom house second and third generations of the Marsh family, Now Media has a launch our own magazine dedicated to the interior design and • Separate Flatlet on property proud history spanning more than 60 years. architectural professions. • Separate Flatlet on property • Each bedroom separate and seclusive 2 2 • 3 700 m stand • 1269m2 stand Founder, John Marsh, who initially was Shipping Editor for The Having sold my shares in this innovative venture, I established Argus newspaper in Cape Town, started the company using the a joint venture with Now Media in 2003 to publish a variety of REMAX SA Web Ref: RXCD-4877 Remax SA Web Ref: RXCD-5034 proceeds of his best-selling book, Skeleton Coast, which he’d show guides for Decorex and Grand Designs as well as an annual written about a shipwreck on the coast of South-West Africa (now magazine for FEDHASA (the hospitality association), namely the Namibia) during the Second World War. Imvelo Responsible Tourism magazine. R 18 500 000 Today, Now Media continues to disseminate freight and travel news When Now Media acquired 100% ownership of Estates in Africa in the form of weekly and monthly newsletters and magazines. The (Pty) Ltd, it was a natural progression to become part of the editorial ExtravagantImpeccable Golf Estate Living! company also has a substantial electronic presence which includes complement that compiles the content for the estate magazines. the electronic booking platform, Travel Info (launched in 1989), that It has, to date, been a most interesting journey as each estate has a • Brand new development the majority of travel agents countrywide use as an integral part of completely diff erent ‘personality’ with a diff erent vision and its own • Brand new development their businesses. unique viewpoint of what is expected from its custom-designed • Modern interior and dedicated estate magazine. 2 As many of Now Media’s business-to-business titles were (and in • 1 553 m stand many instances still are) short-run publications, it made good fi scal We, at Estates in Africa, understand that, for most estates, their sense to invest in printing and collating machines.