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INTRA PRO SHOP SPRING SPECIAL 2020 GOLF DAY BOOKINGS ARE OPEN SILVER LAKES WINS NORTHERN PROVINCES SCRATCH LEAGUE
CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2019
ESTATE NEWS LIFESTYLE
Upcoming Events in Silver Lakes 5 Photography Club 25
News from the CEO 8 Décor: Spring Break 29
Get to Know the Staff 11 Sleep – Your Secret Weapon 40
Mature Golfers 12
Garden Talk 15 CLASSIFIEDS 48
Business Forum 15
News from the Country Club 16 TODAY’S CHILD
Northern Provinces In Hil’s Head 45
Scratch League Winners 18
Rosella Cup 22 COMPETITION
Wollies Animal Project 24 Restaurant Competition 43
News from the Environmental Team 26
MOTORING
Silver Lakes Clubhouse
Suzuki Jimny 47
Photo by Nienke Moolman
SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS Albert Roos EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Ilse Ruane PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, 0081 Silver Lakes Directors Elize Malan EDITOR Debbie Walton - 082 928 1689 - debbiewalton30@gmail.com
PO Box 11106 Henk Booysen Hilary Green GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - beyond@bdstudio.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Sid Pretorius Audrey Bekker SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Corlia Mathews Brendon van Niewenhuisen ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Fax: +27 12 809 1119 Nienke Moolman Nicoleen Davies PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR
Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
W
hat is it about South Africans and being fined collectively tens of thousands last year or two about change. As certain
following the rules? Or rather, of Rands. I read their rants on social media as death and taxes are, so is change. I’ve
not following the rules? If I was about how unfair it is and how exorbitant learned that how things are today, are not
typing a WhatsApp, I’d insert the laughing the fines are, but I’m happy because my how they’ll be tomorrow, or next week.
face emoji and the eye roll emoji after each children are now safer and I’m hoping Change is inevitable; and it needs to be
other. Is it because there is no one to hold people will obey the rules. It’s really quite seen as a good thing. It’s ok that people in
us accountable when we break the rules? simple – if you can’t do the time, don’t do our lives come and go – like the months of
For example, we know if we get caught the crime! Promote a safer community and summer do. We grow as individuals – just as
speeding, we could (even though we be a part of the change we want to see in the flowers do in spring. My wish for you
should not) bride the traffic officer. I don’t the world… at this change of seasons is that you escape
live in your lovely estate, but I do live in the flu and allergies and are gifted with a
one far, far away from you; and we have a Speaking of change… for me, the changing magical season, both in the environment
huge problem with speeding in our estate. of the seasons doesn’t only mean the and in your life.
Since the overturning of the ban of speed change of temperatures and times of
trapping in gated communities, residents of sunsets. Like in our environment, seasons Happy Spring!
my estate are up in arms because they are change in life too. I’ve learned a lot in the Debbie
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3 September 5 October
QUIZ NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTING
11 September 12 October
PHOTOGRAPHIC TALK BIRD CLUB OUTING
14 September 19 October
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18 September 27 October
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21 September 31 October
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ESTATE NEWS
News from the CEO
September at 10h00 with a new 5km time App, please feel free to contact Reception
“In the spring, at trial that will be hosted every Tuesday at the HOA office or at the Clubhouse for
going forward. The time trial will have assistance.
the end of the day, a new route, starting at the Clubhouse,
along Gleneagles in an anti-clock-wise NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND RE-
direction with a turning point after 2.5km. ENROLLMENT
you should smell Kilometer markers will be placed along the
route and the times will be taken of each
When we drafted this feedback, we had a
total of 7 349 people enrolled on the new
runner or walker. access control system. The process has
like dirt”. already started with the re-registration
– Margaret Atwood CELLPHONE SIGNAL of all gardeners, domestic workers and
MTN announced that they had in excess contractors. The old biometric system will
of 100 masts where batteries were stolen be removed from the gates in September
S
pring is a time of excitement,
planning, new ideas and getting and this, together with other challenges, and the new Morpho Wave will be the only
your hands dirty in the garden. have added to the poor signal issues system being used.
The garden talk that was hosted by The experienced in Gauteng. MTN and
Garden Group was well-attended and the Vodacom are working on a joint plan A member remains responsible to advise
encouragement many members needed which will be proposed to our members to Security if a gardener or domestic has left
to get back in the gardens. improve signal on the Estate. their employment or the days on which
It is also an opportunity to celebrate Spring they work has changed. Please advise
with our annual Spring Festival! The HOA is finalising fibre to the gate Security of any changes in the status.
houses, which will enable Security to make
SPRING FESTIVAL calls to houses with a clear voice and not COUNTRY CLUB
Our Spring Festival Organising Committee dropping lines. We will soon be able to The launch of the Business Expo was
is hard at work getting the events share more with our members. a huge success during the Business
organised for a big celebration on Forum talk. This gave the opportunity to
Saturday, 14th of September. The day will SECURITY APP AND PIN SENT TO businesses inside Silver Lakes to expose
include cycling, the launch of the new time VISITORS their business to other members. You can
trial route, various stalls, dog competitions, Members are encouraged to download the contact Daleen or Bobby to secure your
music, a massive bring and braai, potjiekos Silver Lakes Security App, which enables stall for the next Business Forum meeting
competition and dance. Keep the day you to send a pin to the service provider, scheduled in November.
open and come and enjoy the day with us. guest or delivery company for access.
This speeds up the access process and The tennis courts have been refurbished
The Silver Lakes Athletics Club will improves the service for our guests. If you and the tennis championship will
be relaunched on Saturday, 14th of do not know how to download or use the commence on the same day as the Spring
8 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019ESTATE NEWS
Festival, while the squash championship nutrition; injury prevention and rehab under 18 needs to be accompanied by
will finish on the same day as the Spring after injury and private personal training an adult.
Festival. sessions. This is all done by a highly • Golf carts may only be driven by a
qualified certified golf fitness coach and person with a valid driver’s license for a
The Golf Club has been doing well for certified Pilates instructors. Residents vehicle or motorbike as provided in the
the past four months of the financial year over the age of 65 get 50% discount. Rules and supported in full by the Golf
and we congratulate the efforts of the Please contact the Fitness Centre at 083 Club Committee.
Golf Committee and various managers 289 5464 for more information. • Security has issued various letters to
involved to continually try new ideas to residents who have not stopped at
increase the turnover. Golf lessons are hosted for non-golfing stop streets. Approval has now been
ladies every Tuesday at 9h00 at only given that the awareness campaign has
The Senior Master Tournament which R100. Please contact the Golf Academy at passed and penalties will be issued for
forms part of the Sunshine Tour has once 071 889 8072 to ensure your booking. failing to stop.
again been awarded to Silver Lakes and • We've had 2899 visits to the website in
this event will be hosted in November. Well SEWAGE LEAKS INTO THE DAMS July. Have you visited our new website
done with the team for having secured the We have advised our residents that it is yet? Go to www.silverlakes.co.za
event. illegal to connect your stormwater system • The Pretoria News and the Beeld is
to your sewerage system. Stormwater available in the lounge at the Clubhouse
The upgrade of the pathways is causes an overflow of sewerage for a complimentary read.
progressing well and we look forward to specifically during heavy rainfall and the • We have approximately 85 security
seeing the final results soon. dams then get contaminated with E.coli cameras on the estate, which cameras
poisoning. We have met with the City of are viewed 24/7 in the Control Centre by
BEAUTIFUL BUNNIES! Tshwane who advised that an inspection Bidvest Protea Coin.
The bunnies on the Estate are beautiful, will be done by their teams to resolve
but also a nuisance! The Environmental the illegal connections and issue the Should you have any queries about any
Committee as well as the Golf Committee necessary fines. Please address to avoid matter on the Estate, please feel free to
have requested that the bunnies that the penalties and also help our dams to contact Maxine Martinho, our Member
roam freely be addressed. Not only are maintain a healthy state. Ambassador at the HOA, who will assist
they causing problems on the greens, you with your query or get you in touch
but they may carry diseases that may SNIPPETS with the right person.
spread to other wildlife. If you have any • The playground area at Café 41 is meant
bunnies, please keep them in your erf for small children and balls games are
as they will be regarded as a wild bunny not allowed in this area.
and removed from Silver Lakes if caught. • Have you downloaded the Silver Lakes
Security App? Remember that it has an
GOLFING AND OTHER FITNESS emergency function that you can use in
SERVICES a case of emergency.
Have you made your complimentary • The Golf Club Facebook page reached
booking or utilised the 50% discount 9 866 people in July with 8 383
if you are 65 or older as shared in our engagements in June (up by 25%).
previous communiqué? • The Members’ Bar is open to all residents
and not only for golfers.
The Silver Lakes Golf Academy has • Various specials will be available in the
extended their services to include Members’ Bar during the Rugby World Kind regards
full body and fitness assessments for Cup starting on 20th September. Come HENK BOOYSEN
golfers and non-golfers; golf fitness/TPI; join fellow residents with the big screen Chief Executive Officer
strength and conditioning; diets and rugby to be shown in the bar. Children Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
HOA OFFICE EMERGENCY NUMBERS SECURITY CLUBHOUSE
Office hours: Security Control Room (24 hours) Security Control Room (24 hours) Clubhouse 012 809 0281
Monday to Friday 012 809 0424/5 012 809 0424/5
08:00 until 16:30 Boschkop Police 012 802 1087/4 Café 41 012 809 1571
012 809 0142 Bidvest Protea Coin Security
info@silverlakes.co.za Netcare 911 082 911
From 18:00 to 06:00, weekdays Takeaways
Fire Brigade 10111 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays 012 809 0431 / 012 809 1484
WhatsApp Number Power Failure 012 339 9111 072 615 5862
081 848 2787
City of Tshwane Call Centre GOLF
Security access office: 012 358 9999
Hours as above Pro Shop 012 809 0430
Including first Saturday of every Water leaks: waterleaks@tshwane.gov.za
month from 08:00 until 11:00 Street lights: streetlights@tshwane.gov.zaESTATE NEWS
GET TO KNOW THE STAFF
Get to know: What’s your current position? Can you
give us a brief overview of what it is you
I joined Silver Lakes. Most were directors
or chairpersons from the different boards,
Henk Booysen do in your work? each having their own unique style of
CEO (Chief Executive Officer). I provide managing diverse personalities and
leadership for the team at Silver Lakes challenges on the board. I find myself
Homeowners Association and identify in many challenging situations asking
areas where we can improve the Estate. myself how this or that chairperson or
board member would have done it. I have
Contact details: always taken the best from what I could
E-mail: ceo@silverlakes.co.za learn from them and strive to follow that
example. At the end, I remain who I am but
Describe yourself in three words. use their examples to grow.
Adventurous, family man, detailed.
Both my father and father-in-law are
Are you married? Any children? examples to me of caring for your family
I have been married to Elmari for 28 years and loving your wife and children
and have two children, Simoné (22 years) unconditionally. My father-in-law was a
and Henré (19 years). paraplegic and had an awesome mindset
that no circumstances should ever be the
What are your hobbies or interests? reason why you cannot be the best person
I love being creative and creating art with you are intended to be.
a message, doing woodwork, hiking,
camping, exploring nature and used to be My wife (and best friend) has made me
a keen runner and race walker, achieving understand that you have today only to
national colours in race walking. make the best of what comes your way.
Use every opportunity. She has had many
Where have you worked during your medical challenges and in spite of them,
career? still achieved high accolades in athletics.
I started with Boart Drilling (Assistant HR She sacrificed a lot in life in the best
Manager); then SANPARKS (Manager: interests of her children.
Human Resource Development); GRC
Resorts (HR Manager); Fancourt Golf and As a Christian, I really strive to follow the
Country Club (General Manager), Pinnacle example of Jesus in leading and serving
Point Beach and Golf Resort (Estate people.
Manager); Mabula Private Game Reserve
(General Manager); Pezula Private Estate What are your future plans or something
(Estate Manager) and then Thesen Islands exciting that you would still like to do?
(General Manager). Half of my career was Work-wise, Silver Lakes has achieved so
in Human Resources and the other half many accolades and I would like to work
spent managing gated communities. with my team to take Silver Lakes to even
higher levels, making the community even
What do you enjoy most about your job more proud to live on the Estate.
at Silver Lakes?
Working with a team with good experience Personally, I would love to walk the coast
and helping them develop and reach new of South Africa, do the Comrades, climb
heights for themselves and the Estate. Kilimanjaro, do a scuba diving course and
explore Limpopo and Mpumalanga as
Where did you grow up? I have spent most of my career in Cape
With my dad having worked in the bank, Town and the Southern Cape.
we travelled the country; from Graskop,
Witbank, Messina, Pretoria and Richards If you could change one thing in the
Bay where I matriculated in 1983. world to make it better, what would it
be?
Did you have any key mentors or people I’d like to get people with different beliefs
who influenced who you are or what you and cultures to respect each other's
believe in, in your work and life? Tell us differences.
about them.
I have learnt a lot from different role players What is your motto in life?
whilst having managed five estates before Make the best of every opportunity in life.
INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019 11ESTATE NEWS
July results
MATURE GOLFERS MATURE GOLFERS - 05 JULY 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 19 JULY 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Jannie Jacobs (39) 1st André Meij Gawie v d Merwe (38) 1st Peter Kusel
Theo O'Neil (38) 2nd Ian Mathe (36) 2nd Doep du Plessis
Fernando Vieira (37) 3rd Johan Myburgh (34 c/o) 3rd
Eugene Visagie NTP # 3 Jacob Madibeng NTP # 3
Eugene Visagie NTP # 13 Eugene Visagie NTP # 13
Cor Scheepers NTP # 16 Phillip Molapo NTP # 16
Jannie Jacobs NTP # 9 Niek Hollander NTP # 9
MATURE GOLFERS - 11 JULY 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 25 JULY 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Phillip Molapo (38 c/o) 1st Phillip Molapo Phillip Molapo / Eskia Morakare (47) 1st Dawie Jacobs
Hennie Coetzee (38 c/o) 2nd Gawie v d Merwe Niek Hollander / Dawie Jacobs (44 c/o) 2nd Chris van Zyl
Jannie v d Watt (36) 3rd Bertus de Klerk Chris van Zyl NTP # 3
Phillip Molapo NTP # 3 Leon de Bruyn NTP # 13
None NTP # 13 Dawie Jacobs NTP # 16
None NTP # 16 Jan Potgieter NTP # 9
Phillip Molapo NTP # 9
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GARDEN
TALK
A
nother very successful Garden Talk
took place on the 10th of August at
the Clubhouse. We were privileged
to have Ludwig Taschner, the founder
of Ludwig’s Roses, as one of our guest
speakers. He shared a lot of interesting
information about roses, from how to
prune and care for your roses to plant
fertiliser. Our other guest speaker, Adriaan
du Toit from the Garden Group, gave
excellent tips on how to keep your lawn
in tip-top condition. The guest speakers
Adriaan du Toit from the Garden Group and Ludwig Taschner from Ludwig’s Roses
answered all the questions asked by the
audience about gardening and roses and family team and currently employs more specialising in rose growing. Ludwig
everyone has surely learnt a lot. Happy than 130 people. Ludwig Taschner, after arrived in Pretoria in 1962 and worked for
gardening! whom the business is named, was born in Buss Nurseries until he founded Ludwig’s
Germany during the Second World War. He Roses north of Pretoria in March 1971.
Some background on Ludwig’s Roses, trained as a nurseryman and subsequently From small beginnings, the nursery has
located just a few kilometres from Silver escaped from East Germany in 1960. He now become world renowned and the
Lakes: gained invaluable experience by working premier rose nursery in South Africa. They
Ludwig’s Rose Farm was established in in nurseries in West Germany, Switzerland grow the largest selection of rose varieties
March 1971. The farm is managed by a and England, where he already started available anywhere in the world.
BUSINESS FORUM AND EXPO
T
he Silver Lakes Business Forum was We also launched a Business Expo for the Look out for the notice of the next Business
yet again sold out! Mr Roelf Meyer, very first time, where businesses had the Forum scheduled in November.
previous South African politician and opportunity to book an exhibition table for
businessman, discussed the Public and R250 and market their business before the
Private Sector cooperation to stimulate main event. This will be an ongoing event
economic growth. It was a very insightful which will coincide with the Business
and interesting discussion with good Forum.
interaction with those present.
INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019 15ESTATE NEWS
GOLF NEWS
We hope you are all geared for
the coming summer months!
During the month of August, we
experienced a change of temperature and
the course is changing colour and this
forced us to start with our Spring treatment
that is slightly earlier than scheduled.
The cart path project is well underway and
3.7km of the cart path is being upgraded
with paving being removed and replaced
with concrete. The reason behind the
change of surface is that the existing
cart path is 1.5 metres wide and the new
concrete paths will be two metres wide.
At night, please be aware of the areas We hosted a couple of prestigious events
under construction to avoid injuries. over the past month, namely Champion
of Champions and the Scratch League
The project will run over a time period of Final. This is one of our golf union, GNGU’s
16 weeks, weather permitting. biggest event for the year.
We are looking forward to the coming We would like to invite all homeowners
season as all our projects are coming to an to pop in and try your hand at golf. The
end and the bunkers are looking inviting golfing staff are waiting to welcome you.
and definitely make a big impact. If you have any questions or would like
to know something about the course or
membership, you are welcome to stop by.
Happy golfing
Brendon van
Nieuwenhuizen
Golf Manager
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NORTHERN PROVINCES SCRATCH
LEAGUE WINNERS 2019
W
ith a mixed bunch of players
ranging from juniors to mid-
amateurs the Silver Lakes team
has managed to play itself into a "winner
takes all" Scratch League final against
Pretoria Country Club on Sunday the 30th
of June and walked away with a win! Since
1998 Silver Lakes have won the Premier
Scratch League four times (1999, 2000,
2002 and 2019), they also qualified for the
Northern Provinces Scratch League Finals
in 1999, 2000, 2002 as well as 2019.
The 2019 Northern Provinces League
Final took place at Silver Lakes Golf and
Wildlife Estate on the 27th and 28th of July
where Silver Lakes competed against the
winners of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Central
Gauteng, North West and Ekurhuleni to
determine the overall champion.
Silver Lakes won the Northern Provinces
Scratch league for the very first time this year
and we are extremely proud of the team!
The players for the 2019 season included:
Alain Norris, Chase Manna, Danie Viljoen,
Daniel vd Heever, Dean Wilken, Dino
Capazario, Duncan Gibbison, Gustav
Pieterse, Joshua Koekemoer, Keagan
Mclachlan, Kifentse Nukeri, Kyle Norris,
Louis Moolman, Luhan Bester, Nicol
Kromhout, Pierre Spies, Ryan vd Watt,
Shane Mclachlan, Warren Scoltz, Wehann
Olivier and Zander Gous.
The players participating in the final
included:
Alain Norris, Danie Viljoen, Duncan
Gibbison, Keagan Mclachlan, Kyle Norris,
Louis Moolman, Pierre Spies, Wehann
Olivier, Zander Gous
The team manager, Henry Roodt would
like to thank their sponsors Pam Golding
and Boshoff Incorporated teams and
iCollege, as well as all their supporters for
their ongoing support.
18 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019ESTATE NEWS
GAUTENG NORTH GOLF UNION
2019 NORTHERN PROVINCES LEAGUE FINAL
SILVER LAKES GOLF AND WILDLIFE ESTATE, 27 – 28 July 2019
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ROSELLA CUP
9th of August 2019 Women's Day
T
he ladies of Silver Lakes Golf Club had
their annual Rosella Cup on Women's
Day. While planning it, we were
concerned that it was a long weekend and
specifically falling on the Friday of the long
weekend. We were considering skipping
this year, because we were worried that we
would not have much interest. Well, we
should have realised that the ladies golfers
of Silver Lakes NEVER disappoint and
especially when Rosella, Style inspired by
Elegance, is involved as the main sponsor.
The ladies astounded me, as they always do
and we had 56 participants, of which only
about seven were visitors. The rest were all
members!
What a fantastic day we had! The weather
was perfect and our first four-ball went off
at 07:34 and the last four ball at 08:22. We
were greeted by Ann Margaret, Beandré
and Ashley from Rosella with beautiful
gift bags / make-up bags. There was a
Rosella Pop-up Boutique and some quick
shopping before moving on to the T-boxes.ESTATE NEWS
The ladies enjoyed gin and wine tasting looked beautiful and were spoilt rotten. It was a spectacular day, all thanks to our
after their game as well as sparkling wine, Every single lady went home with a Rosella wonderful sponsor Rosella, Style inspired
pizzas and cupcakes for lunch. The dress sponsored prize, from 1st place all the way by Elegance. Thank you so much Ann
code was red and purple and they had to through to 14th place plus Nearest the Pin Margaret van Nieuwenhuizen, Guillaume
wear a fancy / funky hat to lunch. We all prizes. and Belinda Zietsman from Rosella for
your generosity and making every lady
feel special.
Thank you also to Brendon van
Nieuwenhuizen and his Pro Shop staff,
Fairways with Gawain and Minas plus
the wonderful friendly service of the
waiters and of course, Daleen du Plessis
for overseeing that every detail of the
planning went according to plan. Amazing
teamwork to present a stunning golf day
for our Ladies, on Women's Day. Thank you
most sincerely to all involved.
Do not miss out on this great day in 2020!
Regards.
Chantal Le Roux
Ladies’ Captain
Winners from left to right:
Lizette Leeuwner Grobler
Larissa du Preez
Madeleine van der Vyver
Yolandi Burger Kloppers
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WOLLIES ANIMAL
SHELTER COLLECTION
W
e collected food, animal clothing,
towels, blankets, beds and bowls
for the Wollies Animal Shelter. It
was yet again just incredible to see how
generous the Silver Lakes residents are
and we would like to thank everyone who
contributed to make a difference in the
lives of our furry friends this winter.
24 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019LIFESTYLE
Photography 101
by Albert Roos
I
n my previous article we briefly
discussed the future of photography and
that mirrorless cameras will become our
future. I have been shooting with Canons
DSLR cameras for many years, and recently
a representative from Sony contacted me
with an invitation to attend a workshop -
I was curious and agreed. The workshop
ended with an offer to test the Sony
camera gear.
I recently made use of that offer and took
the Sony A9 mirrorless camera with an
extra battery grip, the Sony 70 – 200 F2.8
lens as well as the Sony 100 – 400 F5.6 lens
to the Pilanesberg. Also included was the A9 from the previous A7 by doubling its
2x Converter as well as the Metabones power. I found that the battery charge One of the best features for me is that you
adaptor for my Canon lenses. did not last as long as I would have liked, can see what your image will look like
this can be due to the fact that both the while you look through the viewfinder as
Some of the features of the camera viewfinder as well as the monitor drains you make your adjustments with shutter
include it being able to shoot up to 20fps the battery. I recommend to have the extra speed or compensation etc. You can review
at 24 mega pixels blackout free in the battery pack. Sony might even consider a your images through the viewfinder as
continuous high speed setting. It has AF/ larger battery in future models. well, avoiding having to look at the back
AE live-view tracking, a shutter speed up monitor in the glare of outdoor lighting.
to 1/32000 sec, silent vibration-free Anti- Sony made two SD card slots available
Distortion shutter, sensitivity up to ISO on the A9 and you have the option to One of the features of this camera is that
204800 and advanced 4K movie. It features record to both or only to one. There are it makes use of eye detection where the
both 693-point wide-area phase detection other settings where you may record camera follows the subject’s eye and keeps
AF and 425-point contrast-detection video to one and RAW or J-peg to the the focus on it. I found that this is not of
AF and 5-axis image stabilization with other. I found that while I was shooting great use with the wildlife that I was trying
effectiveness equivalent to 5.0-stop slower in high continuous speed at bursts that to photograph.
shutter speed. the camera did not allow me to check on
images or change settings while it was As a whole I liked the camera and had
At first sight, the body of the camera is buffering to the SD card. I will love to see a great time testing it. I found that I got
much smaller due to the fact that it has that they look into CF cards on newer focus fast and that the images were nice
no mirror. As for the physical appearance models that will replace the A9. and crisp with the Sony lenses that I
of the camera, it is much the same as any was using. Even while I was using the 2x
DSLR, only more compact. There is still a As with any new camera there is a period of converter, I got sharp images. Shooting
viewfinder as well as a monitor screen and adjustment, firstly with the menu settings with my Canon Lenses I was able to take
all the dials and buttons you will find on of the camera and secondly getting used sharp images, but I could not make use of
any DSLR. to where the different function buttons are all the focal points on the screen.
situated. On this model they are situated
As far as the battery goes, it is similar in close together since the body is smaller. Here is the approximate costing on the
size as a Canon 60D or 7D. Sony states After a slight adjustment period, I found Sony A9 equipment that I was using.
that they improved the battery life of the that this was not a problem. The Sony A9 body retails at R57 400.00. The
70 – 200 F2.8 lens retails at R44 300.00 and
the Sony 100 – 400 F4.5-5.6 at R43 000.00.
Should you like to add the battery grip, it
will cost you R7 500.00 and a 2x converter
will set you back another R9 000.00. If
you want to use your Canon lenses you
will need to buy the Metabones adaptor
to connect to the A9 body that will cost
another R8 400.00.
If you find yourself in the market for a new
mirrorless camera, the Sony A9 is one to
consider. Happy snapping!
Contact for the Silver Lakes Photography
Club: dalene@silverlakes.co.za
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NEWS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM
A
s always is it such a pleasure to chat
to my fellow homeowners on the
Estate about what is happening
on our Estate. But before I start with my
normal day-to-day stories, I would like to
mention the people who work here. I know
I have spoken about our environmental
team a lot, because they are amazing. I’ll
share more information about Mike and his
team later when I chat about the projects
they are running these past months. As
you would have noticed, every month
there is a Meet the Staff section in the
Intra Muros. This is the who’s-who of which
staff member can help you with what.
Daleen and her staff at the Clubhouse can
organise ANY function you can imagine. website and Intra Muros to marketing of
Brendon and his team look after our golf social events on the Estate together with
course and if you notice something funny our Clubhouse team. Fred, as you all know,
contact him, he will ALWAYS help. checks that all goes well on the Estate and
is an integral part of our environmental
As you all know, from Linah Miya, our team. He, together with Mike and our
receptionist at the HOA offices, there is environmental team keeps our Estate neat
not one person who will not do his/her and tidy. Debbie, our newest member
utmost to help you with any problem to the HOA team is already a big part of
you have! Danelle and her team will settle meetings and our day-to-day running
your mind about account problems and of environmental issues, that we have
Hennie and his security team will help forgotten she has not been here long! Last
with any enquiries or issues you have but not least is our Executive team, Henk
about the security on the Estate. Nienke, and Michele. Between them they know
you all would have met at our Estate's everything that is going on on the Estate
social events, takes care of marketing and and keep us informed and all on their toes
promoting the Estate. From modernising to give us as homeowners the best service
our marketing platforms such as the possible.
26 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019ESTATE NEWS
Back to ‘my’ environmental team. As you
will see in the photos, they have been
busy in and around the Estate and the
Clubhouse. Topsoil went onto the lawns
of the street corners and some new corner
planters went up. Finishing the new deck
in front of the Chapel at the Clubhouse,
putting in a reclaimed slide and fixing the
pool. The soccer nets and tennis courts
have also been under maintenance and
are now ready for use! Edging was also
put in to edge the gardens and in the
new season this traditionally seen as the
‘backyard’ area, will also become a tidy and
neat area we can be proud of! New signage
went up to match the signage they are
putting up on the street corners. This is
still part of our programme of simplifying,
tidying up and modernising the look-and-
feel of the Estate.
This month I would want to write a bit
about some of the protocols that we've are opposing sub-divisions is to prevent habitat and the animal and birdlife will
been following on the Environmental and an over-cluttered Estate. go up all along these hiking trials. We are
Aesthetics Committees. They have not yet also investigating new proposals for bird
become rules in the sense that they were Through this, the committee is trying hides and developing some of the fishing
published, but we used these protocols to preserve the general feel of our part areas with seating and shade options.
as part of the way that the committees of the country where we live. We are in Come and join us on the Environmental-
worked for many years to protect the the fortunate position to have the open or Architecture and Aesthetic Committees
aesthetics of the Estate as well as much as spaces of a golf course and a game reserve. to give your input!
possible, the privacy of each homeowner.
One such policy is that the Committee only Another protocol of the Environmental As you all well know we are in the planning
approve one building line relaxation at the Committee, for example, is that in the stages of our budgets for the 2020/21
AAC. This means that you cannot ever be Game Reserve we preserve all of the 50+ season, thus if there are ANY projects
closer than two-metres to your neighbour. hectares for our game to roam and graze. that you as homeowners want to suggest,
Thus, if the committee gives building line This is the reason we do not allow vehicles do not hesitate to contact me and we
relaxations on more than one side and in the main part of the grazing area. Even will discuss it at one of the committee
boundary lines become a mishmash of though there are hiking trails for hikers meetings. You can call me on 083 448 9441
actual building walls, possibly two stories and cyclists, these activities do not disturb or email me at c.mathews393@gamil.com
high, just think of the cluttered look-and- the game and allows us as homeowners to
feel of the Estate! In the first phase of the enjoy the beautiful animals in their own Part of the more negative work for our
Estate’s development is a problem, since habitat. HOA staff is to enforce our rules. And
the average stand there is nearly half or yes, most of us, 98% or more, stick to the
even smaller than the stands in the two You will see in the not so far future that rules because we know it is best for us
newer parts of the Estate. The reason we new benches, signage describing the and the whole community to stick to a
communal set of rules which protects us
against unruliness. But of course, there are
always the guys who do not care about
anything or anybody but themselves
and take what is not theirs to take. An
example in our environmental portfolio
are people who transgress onto the golf
course and the game reserve open spaces.
These communal areas belong to ALL the
homeowners combined and no individual
has the right to develop part of these
areas. It is for the use of the general public,
our homeowners. Henk and his team are
really trying hard to reclaim these areas
for the Estate, even the historic ones which
have or have not been addressed, but
homeowners ignored the summons. Henk,
thanks for this. We know it is an unpleasant
task, but thanks. This not only makes life
easier for the committees to decide what
the look-and-feel of areas are, but also the
use of areas.
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Before I finish… maybe I can just ask one
favour? The dog fences our residents put
up for their small dogs in order to keep
them in their yards, need to be put up
on the inside of the existing fences. It
really becomes a bit untidy with all kinds
of plastic and metal netting or screening
being tied to the outside of fences with
pieces of wire or cable ties.
I also want to say thank you to all the
homeowners who took note of having
‘friendlier’ sidewalks and have chosen to
use the irrigation protector blocks instead
of the concrete balls. Thanks a million – it
really looks awesome!
To end my article this month on a positive
note, I again noticed, even though winter
was still in full swing, when I walked how
beautiful our Estate and most of the
houses are. We all know the saying ‘one has
only one chance to make a first impression’
and this is what I believe of our sidewalks
and front doors. They can be inviting, just
neutral or even off-putting. Does it say
anything about who lives there? Maybe,
but have a look at some of the beautiful
gems I found on the Estate.
Have a wonderful spring! See you all at
Spring Day 2019 0n Saturday the 14th of
September.
Corlia Mathews
28 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019LIFESTYLE
SPRING BREAK
T
he warm weather seems to have
arrived early this year. Spring is
upon us and it’s time to draw back
the curtains, open the windows and doors
and let in the natural sunlight and fresh air.
Just as you take a break from your winter
wardrobe, so too should you take a break
from your chunky, warm winter dècor.
Follow these guidelines to freshen up your
space:
Let there be flowers
Monet said, “I must have flowers, always,
always”. Well who am I to argue, especially
at this time of year? Flowers in vases
are a classic décor accessory. Give this
classic a fresh take by using alternatives mixing and matching colours and pattern.
to regular vases. Try bottles, jugs, test Start with a plain scatter in your chosen
tubes, mason jars or cans. In addition to shade, add a striped or trellised pattern,
the real thing, you can incorporate a mix and complete the look with a bold floral
of floral patterned accessories – scatter pattern. Whilst evaluating you scatter
cushions, curtains, duvet covers, wallpaper cushion needs (yes, it is a need) don’t
or artworks. forget your outdoor cushions.
Changing your scatter cushions is a quick, Florals are, of course, not just Springy due
reasonably affordable way to update your to their aesthetic value, their scent is what
look. Create an eclectic fresh look by truly sets the mood. After all – isn’t it the
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whiff in the air one of the first clues that
Winter is ending? Spread spring’s breath
throughout your home by adding tropical
and citrusy scents in the form of candles
and diffusers.
Keep colours cool
Spring is associated with bright colours, as
seen in nature. While you’re adding bright
pops of colour, guard against making your
interior space feel warmer than you’d like it
to while the mercury rises outside. Orange,
red and yellow certainly are bright and
happy, but they are ‘warm’ colours which,
accordingly, create a sense of coziness
and intimacy – better suited to the cooler
months. A similar effect is created by dark
colours such as bottle green and navy.
If you’d prefer a sense of cool and calm,
opt for cool colours like pale blues, greens
and lilacs, synonymous with water and sky.
Think duck egg blue, seafoam green and
lavender (don’t you feel cool and calm just
thinking about them?). Feel free to add
some bright accent colours like turquoise
and coral.
Lighten up on the textiles
Just as we use fabrics and texture to warm
things up in winter, the reverse applies in
the warmer months. There’s no need to
do away with throws in spring – simply
exchange them for their lightweight
counterparts. Velvet remains very en
vogue but a light, breathable cotton or
linen scatter cushion is far more inviting
on a hot, sunny day.
Speaking of letting in fresh air and
sunshine – sheer curtains do just this
whilst creating a light and airy feeling. If,
however, you have a room that receives
too much sun you could use block out
curtains to keep your cool.
Your bedding also needs a spring
makeover. Whilst packing away your
winter sheeting and blankets, consider a
new duvet cover – choose light fabrics like
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LIFESTYLE
SLEEPWritten
– byYOUR SECRET WEAPON!
Nicoleen Davies, director of Life Talk Forum.
(Special reference to Matt Walker’s TED talk 2019 – Sleep is your superpower.)
W
e all struggle to sleep at some
point in time, but sleep is
something that needs our
attention because it is so
important. With school pressures and
the impact of technology, our children
are at enormous risk. It is imperative to
teach our children good sleeping habits,
help reinforce them and practice them
ourselves!
Researchers have found unquestionable
links between lack of sleep, mood,
health consequences, impaired cognitive
function and risky behaviour.
Sleep is food for the brain, essential for
memory and learning and, yes longevity.
The more you sleep the longer you could
live and the healthier you may be. Seep
builds your immune system. Natural killer
cells in our body, our immune assassins,
work to eliminate unwanted elements
in your body, like cancer cells, whilst you
sleep. Sleeping four hours or less can
reduce their activity by 70%! Important
restorative body functions and brain
activity occur during sleep. Teens and
adults need seven to nine hours of sleep.
Six hours is not good enough. Chronic
sleep deprivation can affect your mental
wellbeing, increase sport injury rates by
60% and importantly, reduce academic
performance at school (and your own
performance in the workplace).
Consider this…
• Children, at any age, who are sleep-
deprived, can display the same
“symptoms” as children with ADHD. Your
child could be misdiagnosed when all
they need is regular, quality sleep.
• The less sleep you have, the higher your
risk of injury in sport. Research found
that sportsman who slept more than
seven hours, were 20-30% better at
skilled performance the following day,
than at the end of their practice the
previous day. Sleep improved their skill,
muscle memory and had recuperative
benefits.
• During deep sleep, big powerful
brainwaves and electrical activity act
as file transfers, converting new and
short term memories into long term
memories. Sleep deprivation literally
shuts down the brain and memory.
• We need sleep after learning in order
to save the information and, in fact, we
need sleep before learning in order to
40 INTRA MUROS SEPTEMBER 2019LIFESTYLE
prep our brains for learning. Without What can you do? tiredness can be caused by all sorts of
sleep we cannot absorb new memories. • Aim to get 8-10 hours of sleep. It’s hard health problems, not just difficulties with
• The disruption of deep sleep is a major with school workload and sport, so try sleep.
contributing factor to the decline in to plan ahead when you can.
cognitive and memory decline. • Be consistent: go to sleep and wake “Sleep is a non-negotiable biological
• Lack of sleep is also linked to the onset at more or less the same time - school necessity. It is your life support system and
of Alzheimer’s disease. nights and weekends. the elixir of life”. Matt Walker.
• Start putting lights off in the house an
What affects sleep? hour before bed time to signal to your
Various things can impact on the quality body that bed time is approaching.
and the quantity of our sleep. Stress, the • No alcohol, no caffeine, no energy
blue lights on our devices, medication drinks before bedtime. Try herbal teas
side effects, substance abuse, physical like chamomile tea instead.
discomfort (a stuffy nose or headache), • Opt for relaxing before bed. Try
emotional troubles (family problems or mindfulness activities, reading, taking a
relationship difficulties), an uncomfortable warm shower or bath, instead of turning
sleeping environment (a room that's too on the TV, phone or computer.
hot, cold, bright, or noisy) and mental • Avoid playing violent video games or
health issues. movies before bed time.
• Sleep disorders are another factor. Sleep • Make sure your bedroom is dark. About Life Talk® Forum
apnea is when you temporarily stop • Keep cool - 18ºC is the optimal Our mission is to create happy, successful
breathing during sleep. This could be temperature and fulfilled youth, guided by sound
because of enlarged tonsils or adenoids, • Do things to reduce stress – eat well, values. Life Talk is a non-profit organization
being overweight or obese. Restless legs exercise, have down-time with friends, dedicated to raising awareness and
are another sleep disorder affecting teens, laugh! seeking solutions to the challenges faced
as is sleep paralysis. Remember this can • If you currently aren’t sleeping enough, by parents and their children.
affect young children too. try to build your sleep time up. Add on
• Smart phones and other devices 10, 15, even 30 minutes of sleep a day LIFE TALK® FORUM NPC
used around bed time reduce sleep – over a week that could mean a lot of REG: 2010/017980/08
time. The short-wave blue lights on extra sleep benefit. PBO # 930 036317
devices can delay the release of sleep-
inducing melatonin; they increase your Take a nap! For more detailed information on the topic
alertness and reset your internal body If you are tired, have deadlines or tests visit http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
clock, meaning you won’t get sleepy. and are struggling to get enough sleep Nine_Elements.html
Fluorescent bulbs and LED lights can have and simply have no other choice, take a
the same effect. Teens who put down 1 hour nap (not more) in the afternoon For information on social media legal
their smart-phones an hour before bed – it will improve your brain functioning aspects : Emma Sadleir’s book, “Don’t film
gain an extra 21 minutes sleep a night, and memory, will increase your alertness, yourself having sex”.
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• Puberty hormones shift a teen’s body on a wide range of topics
clock forward by about one or two hours, When you need medical help • Staff Workplace Development: parents
making you sleepier one to two hours If you are getting enough rest at night, but who are coping at home are more
later. Losing the extra hours of sleep leads are still feeling tired during the day, it's a productive and focused at work.
to chronic sleep deprivation. good idea to visit the doctor. Excessive • Supportive parenting books
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