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INTRAMUROS E ST AT E N EW S | E NV I R O N M E NT | S P O RT | T R AV E L | F A M I LY L I F E NEWS FROM THE CEO WATER SAVING TIPS 50% DISCOUNT ON SILVER LAKES VENUES MISTAKES IN CHILDREN`S NUTRITION August | 2019
CONTENTS
AUGUST 2019
ESTATE NEWS TODAY’S CHILD
Upcoming Events in Silver Lakes 5 In Hil’s Head 39
News from the CEO 8 Teens and Instagram 40
Get to Know the Staff 12
Mature Golfers 14 COMPETITION
Birding in Silver Lakes 18 Restaurant Competition 31
News from the Environmental Team 20
HEALTH & WELLNESS
LIFESTYLE Mistakes in Children’s Nutrition 28
Gardening 16
Water Saving Tips 34 MOTORING
Book Review 38 SA Car of the Year 2019:
Décor: Natural Beauty 46 Mercedes Benz A200 52
CLASSIFIEDS 48
Cover photo by Albert Roos
Mountain biker in the Silver Lakes Game Reserve
SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Albert Roos PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, 0081 Silver Lakes Directors Ilse Ruane EDITOR Debbie Walton - 082 928 1689 - debbiewalton30@gmail.com
PO Box 11106 Henk Booysen Elize Malan GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - beyond@bdstudio.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Sid Pretorius Hilary Green SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Corlia Mathews Audrey Bekker ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Fax: +27 12 809 1119 Nienke Moolman Adva Beeri-Eldar PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR
Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
I
suffer from insomnia. It comes and goes, having babies! One very much unplanned, showed me her journal of positive quotes
but at the moment, I’ve had weeks of very miracle baby, and the other one has been today. Her current favourite is: When life
little sleep. Sometimes good does come longed for for over a year. I am over the gives you lemons, make lemonade. I guess
of my restlessness – I have my best ideas at moon for my dear friends, but secretly glad the point to this month’s editor’s note is
2am and often write my most creative blogs, it’s not me… I will just continue to be the that no matter what life throws at you, try
but lately those moments of brilliance are honest, crazy auntie to both babies when to find the good in every situation. Embrace
few and far between. I’m telling you this, they arrive. change, look ahead and always be grateful
because sadly this month I don’t have for what you have, because there are so
anything profound to write about, so I’ve More big news this month saw my best many people out there who have much less.
decided to share some wonderful and friend move to the UK. This mass exodus of
heartfelt news! As you all know, I am 40 now South Africans seems like a phenomenon May winter pass quickly! Stay warm until
which means most of my friends are too. we are all experiencing. And while it’s it does.
This week, two of my nearest and dearest heartbreaking to see our loved ones leave,
Best,
40+ friends have announced that they are I am excited for them too. My 10-year-old
Debbie
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ESTATE NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2019
6 August 31 August
QUIZ NIGHT LUCKY DRAW – GOLF
7 August 3 September
BUSINESS FORUM & BUSINESS QUIZ NIGHT
EXPO
14 September
10 August SPRING FESTIVAL
GARDEN TALK
18 September
12 August – 27 August BIRD TALK
SUMMER DONATION
COLLECTION 21 September
LUCKY DRAW
28 August
For more information contact
PHOTOGRAPHIC TALK daleen@silverlakes.co.za
or 012 809 0281
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ESTATE NEWS
News from the CEO
“Women of South Africa are some ESTATE MANAGERS FORUM Please bear in mind that the HOA cannot
of the most powerful people on Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate give approval for masts. A detailed
initiated the establishment of a regional Environmental Impact Assessment needs
Earth. Change what you believe is Estate Managers Forum. Most estates deal to be facilitated by Vodacom / MTN,
possible for yourself.” with the same challenges. The purpose followed by a public participation process
of this Forum is to create a network, and where all members will have the chance
- Oprah.
to address issues of common interest to raise their opinion. We trust that our
i.e. sewerage, cellphone signal, security, meeting with Vodacom / MTN may resolve
We wish all the women in the Estate change of electrical meters etc. We trust the technical issue at one of their masts
a wonder National Women’s Day on that the collective action will assist us with and that we do not have to consider masts
9 August. matters where all estates are affected and on the Estate.
where we can speak as one voice.
TUMS PRE-PAID ELECTRICAL METERS
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ur campaign to update our CELLPHONE SIGNAL Silver Lakes HOA met with all the role
database, which became necessary It appears that the challenge with the bad players at the City of Tshwane about the
as some members still forget to signal is not limited to Silver Lakes only and many challenges that were experienced
update their email addresses, received the alleged illegal booster on the Estate by our members and other estates in the
a great response. Our combined efforts may not be the reason for the sudden bad region. The City of Tshwane drafted a
with email and a bulk SMS should further signal the past four months. It appears Question and Answer document to assist
help us to reach more members and that a large mast in the east of Pretoria our members, but failed to give detailed
update everybody with information of was affected by load shedding and has not information about the impact of the meters
importance. We trust that the receiver of been repaired. This has an effect on the on solar heating and electrical systems.
the following updates will share it with signal for most of the estates in our region. This information was circulated to our
the rest of your family to ensure that all A joint meeting is planned with Vodacom members. We have followed up and trust
are fully updated on important matters and MTN to address this and the possibility that a written explanation for members
happening in the Estate. of additional masts on the Estate. with solar panels will soon be received.
8 INTRA MUROS AUGUST 2019ESTATE NEWS
NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND RE- A Business Expo will be introduced on the commence in August.
ENROLLMENT same day as the business talk. This will STREET VENDORS AND TAXIS
When we drafted this feedback, we allow members with businesses to make Various options have been considered
had a total of 5 911 people enrolled use of the opportunity to market their to address the challenge we have with
on the new access control system. product and services during the period the street vendors and taxis in Silver
There will probably be a handful of leading to the business talk in the evening. Lakes Drive. Our proposals have been
members or tenants who would have Please contact Bobby at the Clubhouse for discussed with the Architectural and
registered after 31 July 2019 when the more information and to secure a spot. Aesthetics Committee, the Security
old biometric readers were removed. We Strategic Committee, the vendors and the
thank our staff and additional trained Please diarise Saturday, 14 September neighbouring estates during the Estate
support staff who have assisted with when the Country Club will be hosting Managers Forum. The proposal about
the enrollment system at the Clubhouse a massive Spring Carnival with lots of the way forward was tabled at the Board
over weekends and public holidays. events for all. A massive bring and braai meeting at the end of July and members
This service assisted us in getting our will be hosted with 25 braais being made should soon see an impact.
residents re-enrolled and removing available. We will once again see residents
people off the system who should not battle for the title of Silver Lakes Potjiekos GOLFING AND OTHER FITNESS SERVICES
have still been on but may still have Champion. The final of the squash Have you made your complimentary
been active. championship will be hosted on the same booking or utilised the 50% discount if you
day, while the tennis championship will are 65 or older as shared in our previous
It appears that we have an average of be launched. More information about this communication?
just over 3.5 residents per property. and other fun events on the day will be
Once the enrollment is completed, shared with our residents. The Silver Lakes Golf Academy has
we will have more factual information extended their services to include full
which we will be able to share. NEW MEMBER AND RESIDENT EVENING body and fitness assessments for golfers
The HOA has introduced a welcome and non-golfers; golf fitness/TPI; strength
There were in excess of 1 100 cards issued evening for all new members and residents and conditioning; diets and nutrition;
to people where the previous readers with the first session held in July. The injury prevention and rehab after injury
could not detect their fingerprints. New Member evening will be facilitated and private personal training sessions. This
This has been reduced to 32 through quarterly where the new residents will is all done by a highly qualified certified
the new system, which number is still get to know more about Silver Lakes, golf fitness coach and certified Pilates
unacceptable, but a huge improvement. meet the management team and fellow instructors. Residents over the age of
The challenge is being addressed with residents and end the evening with some 65 get 50% discount. Please contact the
the affected parties and they will have snacks. The inaugural session was a huge Fitness Centre at 083 289 5464 for more
access even though the new system success and we look forward to the next information.
cannot identify fingerprints. quarterly meeting in October. If you have
missed out on the session or wish to meet Golf lessons are hosted for non-golfing
The next step is the re-registration fellow residents, please contact Maxine ladies every Tuesday at 9h00 at only R100.
of all gardeners, domestic workers Martinho, our Member Ambassador at Please contact the Golf Academy at 071
and contractors. The process will be info@silverlakes.co.za to book your seat. 889 8072 to ensure your booking.
communicated to our residents in due
course. PROJECTS OUTFALL SEWER
The following is an update on various A meeting was scheduled with the
COUNTRY CLUB exciting projects on the Estate: MMC for utilities together with various
The newly created Bird and Photography • Tennis courts – The refurbishment of the role players from the City of Tshwane to
Clubs are really doing well with lots of tennis courts has been completed and discuss the proposed Outfall Sewer and
interest being shown. You are welcome new LED lights are being installed. the options to be proposed by Silver Lakes
to join, and we specifically want to • Park View Room (Chapel) – The work at Golf and Wildlife Estate to avoid the system
introduce novices to the Clubs. the chapel is complete and members going through the Estate.
can now book the venue at 50%
The Book Club had their first meeting discount. The City of Tshwane will consider the
and we look forward to feedback from • Driving range – The new enclosure at technical report that was drafted by
them around the interest shown. the ball dispenser is now complete, a consulting engineer, which report
creating a professional look and feel highlights that the option of an upgrade of
The Silver Lakes Athletics Club will be associated with Silver Lakes Golf Club. the pump-station at Silver Stream and Six
relaunched on Saturday, 14 September • Cart paths on the golf course – The Fountains are better than a new sewer line
with a new 5km time trial that will be replacement of the bricks with through Silver Lakes. The City of Tshwane
hosted every Tuesday going forward. The cement paths has commenced and is will apply their minds to the report and
time trial will have a new route, starting progressing well. confirmed that it will not be addressed in
at the Clubhouse, along Gleneagles in an • Swimming pool upgrade – Work has the next three years as no provision for the
anti-clock-wise direction with a turning started with the upgrade at the pool upgrade of the pump-stations and/or the
point after 2.5km. Kilometre markers area which includes a slide into the sewer line through Silver Lakes Golf and
will be placed along the route and the pool, a terrace deck, an upgrade of the Wildlife Estate has been budgeted for.
times will be taken of each runner or gardens and spotlights in the palms.
walker. A time trial for trail runners was • Staff accommodation – The upgrade Minor upgrades have been made at the Six
considered through the trails in the of the staff accommodation was put Fountains pump-station to avoid further
Game Reserve but was not approved as out on tender. The adjudication will be sewer spills into our dams. This follows
this will disturb the game. made at the end of July and work will pressure that was applied on the City ofESTATE NEWS
Tshwane over a period of months and the DEVELOPMENT OF SIX FOUNTAINS property, please check with the HOA
work facilitated in spite of funding not EXTENSION 2 Office if you have an updated set of
available for the project. Members were advised at the AGM of plans on file to avoid any delays with the
the intension of the developers at Six transfer of your property.
APPRECIATION OF OUR SECURITY Fountains Residential Estate to increase • Are you a non-golfer with no clubs and
GUARDS the density of the proposed development. want to try out golf? A set of golf clubs
Have you ever realised what it means to This was opposed by Silver Lakes HOA and are available free of charge for use on
be a security guard at Silver Lakes? 35 members following a collective action the driving range whilst only paying for
• They sacrifice their time with their by the HOA. The reason was that we could the balls. The clubs are available from
families over weekends, public not support the additional pressure on the Pro Shop.
holidays and Christmas if they are on the pump-station at Six Fountains, which • Pretoria is one of the least windy cities
duty pump-station is the cause for sewer spills in South Africa. This makes playing golf
• They patrol the Estate at night in the into our lakes. a real pleasure and the golfer not losing
bitterly cold weather while everybody balls in the lakes due to the wind. Then
else is fast asleep in their warm beds We have formally been advised that the why do we collect thousands of balls
• They need to be friendly with each developer has withdrawn and cancelled from the lakes each year?
and every visitor, whether it is the first his request to increase the density at Six • Have you disconnected your illegal
visitor of the day or one of an average Fountains Extension 2, which is good stormwater or swimming pool water
of almost 1 600 visitors that enter the news. We will continue to monitor the that may connect into your sewerage
gates daily impact of the new development on the system? We have two months to address
• They need to be very patient and pump-station. this before the rainy seasons begins.
friendly with a member, even at times Please assist to avoid sewer spills caused
when the member experiences a SNIPPETS by overflows from manholes which end
problem with his access and takes it • We have an estimated average of 3.5 up in the dams.
out on the guard, who has nothing residents per household.
to do with the technical side of the • It was reported and confirmed that a Should you have any queries about any
system Husky dog was poisoned in Guinea Fowl matter on the Estate, please feel free to
• They are continually on the lookout Street in July. Any information will be contact Maxine Martinho, our Member
for children misbehaving after hours, welcomed to assist with the arrest of the Ambassador at the HOA, who will assist
driving golf carts without a license or suspect. you with your query or get you in touch
playing on the putting green. This is • The municipal reservoir levels had with the right person.
required for residents whose children dropped to an average 40% due to the
do not adhere to the rules and the high demand on the system and water
onus placed on the guards to manage restrictions have been implemented
their misbehaviour by the City of Tshwane. Suggestions on
• They are multi-skilled and rotate in how to save water was shared with our
the Control Room to monitor one of residents.
the six large screens with about 40 • Security started their campaign to
smaller screens to watch any potential address speeding and failure to stop
intrusion along the fence or suspecting at stop streets. Please be aware that
behaviour with pedestrians or visitors. the HOA may implement penalties if
a member or their guests are in non-
When you enter or exit the Estate the next compliance with the rules.
time, please make an effort to appreciate • We are busy with a process to save all
the service of the guards, acknowledging building plans electronically. This will Kind regards
their service or even better, to greet be done over a period of time with a set HENK BOOYSEN
them by name. Your recognition makes a number of plans being done per month. Chief Executive Officer
difference in their life. • If you are considering selling your 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.za
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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
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Pretoria.
Marnus Kleynhans do in your work?
Pro Shop Assistant, I make bookings for Did you have any key mentors or people
customers, organise the shop to display who influenced who you are or what you
the current styles that customers like, believe in, in your work and life? Tell us
check course setup and order new stock about them.
for the Shop. My dad taught me that hard work will
always give you what you really want and
Contact details: to be a man that the little me wants to be
Tel: 012 809 0430 when they grow up.
E-mail: proshop2@silverlakes.co.za
What are your future plans or something
Describe yourself in three words. exciting that you would still like to do?
Hardworking, passionate and dedicated. I would like to travel through Europe.
Are you married? Any children? If you could change one thing in the
No. world to make it better, what would it be?
To change the mindsets of people who are
What are your hobbies or interests? still living in the past.
Playing golf, cooking and I love the
outdoors and spending time with family What is your motto in life?
and friends. If you want something it’s only up to you
to get it!
What do you enjoy most about your job
at Silver Lakes?
I enjoy giving great customer service.
What’s your current position? Can you Where did you grow up?
give us a brief overview of what it is you
do in your work?
I grew up in the outskirts of Johannesburg
in a mining town called Carletonville.
Get to know:
I am the receptionist and I assist residents Linah Miya
with their house plan copies, accept plan Did you have any key mentors or people
submissions at the HOA Building and who influenced who you are or what you
ensure the documentation is completed. I believe in, in your work and life? Tell us
receive payments and control the flow of about them.
people in the reception area. I was raised by strong women; my
grandmother played a huge role in
Contact details: me being an independent woman. I
Tel: 012 809 0142 watched her run her small business with
E-mail: reception@silverlakes.co.za determination despite the highs and lows
that come with running a business, that
Describe yourself in 3 words. really influenced who I am today.
Kind, strict and confident.
What are your future plans or something
Are you married? Any children? exciting that you would still like to do?
I’m not married and I don't have kids yet. I would like to do bungee jumping, that’s
one of the exciting things on my bucket
What are your hobbies or interests? list.
I enjoy reading a good book, collecting
great music and attending social If you could change one thing in the
markets. world to make it better, what would it
be?
What do you enjoy most about your job I think the world could do with more kind
at Silver Lakes? and giving people.
What I enjoy about Silver Lakes is that every
day is a different day and I’m meeting new What is your motto in life?
people all the time. With God nothing is impossible.
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June results
MATURE GOLFERS MATURE GOLFERS - 06 JUNE 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 20 JUNE 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Dawie Jacobs (40) 1st André Meij Jannie van der Watt (37 c/o) 1st Francois Booyse
Sakkie Kirsten (39) 2nd Theo O'Neil (37 c/o) 2nd Fernando Vieira
Bryan Davy (36) 3rd Francois Booyse (35 c/o) 3rd
Manfred Johannes NTP # 3 Pieter Grey NTP # 3
Chris van Zyl NTP # 13 Peter Kusel NTP # 13
Bryan Davy NTP # 16 Nico Kriek NTP # 16
André Meij NTP # 9 Bertus de Klerk NTP # 9
MATURE GOLFERS - 14 JUNE 2019 MATURE GOLFERS - 27 JUNE 2019
NAME PLACE 2-CLUB NAME PLACE 2-CLUB
Rolf Hauter (38) 1st Rolf Hauter Johan Cilliers / Willem Kloppers / 1st Rolf Hauter
Phillip Molapo (37) 2nd Lodewyk de Wet / Jannie Jacobs (88) Lodewyk de Wet
Wayne Hendricks (34) 3rd Bryan Davy / Danie Smit / Giel Voogt 2nd Fernando Vieira
Chris van Zyl NTP # 3 Jas Wasserman Giel Voogt
Nobody NTP # 13 Francois Booyse
Fernando Vieira NTP # 3
Rolf Hauter NTP # 16 (x2)
Francois Booyse NTP # 9 Giel Voogt NTP # 13
Francois Booyse NTP # 16
Francois Booyse NTP # 9
14 INTRA MUROS AUGUST 2019INTRA MUROS AUGUST 2019 15
GARDENING
WEEDS AND UNWANTED PLANTS IN LAWN AREAS
by Elize Malan
T
here seems to be a misconception stems. It can be eliminated by using a herbicide for the control of broadleaf
that a lawn is a cheap, easy option grass herbicide as a spot treatment. This weeds in lawn
when gardening. A healthy, well- will leave dead patches that will have to be • Hormoban APM
maintained lawn is expensive, time- and covered by growth from the existing lawn. • Banweed MCPA
labour-intensive all year round. Proper soil
preparation, healthy weed-free instant Clover: Usually bright green patches with Selective herbicides, target specific plants
lawn with sufficient roots and a diligent white flowers on lawn in winter. Apply the / weeds and the results can take up to two
watering schedule will be a good start to correct selective herbicide when the weed weeks before it is visible.
achieve a healthy weed-free lawn. is flowering, because that is when the plant
is most susceptible to absorb products. At Re-spraying when the result do not show
Water restrictions, lack of fertiliser, least one follow-up treatment is needed. soon enough is a waste of time and money.
excessive traffic and incorrect mowing
(usually too short), results in a stressed Creeping sorrel: The plant is perennial Individual broad-leaved weeds e.g.
lawn. The grass will grow less vigorously, and has underground stolons that are Dandelion, Chickweed, creeping milkweed
allowing weed seeds to germinate and very tolerant to herbicides. If treatment is and Spiny Emex (kaapse dubbeltjie) are best
flourish. If the weeds are allowed to flower unsuccessful, an application of lime will removed by hand when the soil is moist.
and set seed, the problem escalates and often help as the plant is intolerant of
becomes very difficult to resolve. alkaline conditions. Important:
• Identify the plant correctly: Take a
It can take a few years to get a Khaki weed (common dubbeltjie): A very sample to your nursery
contaminated lawn weed-free. On average unpleasant weed as the seeds penetrate • Buy the correct herbicide: Selective
the bulk of weed seeds will be depleted in bare feet, stick to shoes, disperse millions herbicides are selective
about five years if no additional seeds are of seeds and has a taproot. Treatment with • Apply the correct dosage: Adding more
added. This means diligence is key. selective herbicide is only effective when than the required amount will damage
the plant is still small. A stressed lawn will the lawn
The following intruder plants / weeds are completely disappear once khaki weed • Choose a sunny, wind free day to
often noticed on our lawns: has established itself and replacing the spray: Most herbicides need sun to be
African goosegrass (Osgras): Instant lawn lawn becomes necessary. effective.
is often bought contaminated with this
troublesome grass. It is difficult to pull Some selective herbicides available: “Without hard work, nothing grows
up by hand because of its strong roots. It • Turfweeder APM
is not easy to cut the lawn as it has tough • No Weed Lawn RTU, a ready-to-use
but weeds” - Gorden B Hinkley
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BIRDING
BASIC GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING BIRDS
By Albert Roos
N
ew birding enthusiasts have often smaller LBJs (Little Brown Jobs) or birds • Coloured head (like the Red Headed
asked me “where they should start” that won’t sit still. Weaver)
or “how they should start”. The • What colour is the eye? (Yellow like the
answer to these questions is quite simple: 1. What is the birds’ relative size? Chin Spot Batis)
You start by buying a guide-book such • Is the bird larger than a House Sparrow?
as Sasol Birds of Southern Africa or you • Is it larger than a Dove? 5. In what type of habitat did you see the
download a suitable app on your phone • Is it larger than a Guineafowl? bird? The garden, at water or in the tall grass?
that you can have with you at all times.
And most importantly, you require a good 2. What is the colour and shape of the 6. What is the birds’ behaviour? Is it
set of binoculars. Once you have these birds’ beak? walking in the veldt, hopping on the
items, it is as simple as walking out to your • Short and thick? (like a Masked Weaver) ground, wading in water or swimming?
garden and start looking at birds. • Long and narrow? (like the African
Snipe) These are only some of the basic guidelines
To bring things into perspective, I should • Long and concave? (like the Hadeda to get you started. There will be many more
mention that the area defined as Southern Ibis) as you become more confident in your
Africa covers a landmass of approximately • Strong hooked beak? (like a Martial abilities. There is, however no substitute
3.5 million square kilometres and about Eagle) to experience, so get out your book and
200 nautical miles of the coastline of binoculars, head out with the family and
this area. The current bird count for 3. Does the bird have long- or short legs? enjoy nature. Our Game Reserve has
Southern Africa stands at 962 of which What is the colour of their feet? pathways that have been cleared and we
approximately 850 bird species have been are in the process of placing benches and
recorded in the country. In Silver Lakes the Does the bird have feathers all the screens next to the pathways with the aim
number of recorded sightings stand at 175 way down to its feet or only partially of facilitating bird- and game viewing for
since the inception of the Estate. The most covered? our residents.
recent recording was the Half-Collared • Long legs like those of a Heron?
Kingfisher. • Short like those of a Swallow? Remember to join us at the Silver Lakes
• Yellow like the Little Egret? Bird Club to expand- and to share your
To make it easier to identify birds, you need • Completely covered in feathers like the knowledge. Join our Facebook Group and
to remember a few basic guidelines. These Tawny Eagle? post your questions or latest Silver Lakes
guidelines will assist you to narrow the • Partially feathered legs like a Steppe sightings so that others can enjoy these
number of possible birds down in order Buzzard? sightings along with you.
to identify your bird with the assistance of
your guide book. Ideally you should have 4. Does the bird have any distinctive Contact Dalleen for more information at
a “birding buddy” with you to confirm colourings or markings, for example: dalleen@silverlakes.co.za
your sighting. Having a camera handy to • A brow (like the White Browed Robin https://web.facebook.com/
take a picture for later identification can Chat) groups/280288052897697/?ref=
be extremely helpful, especially with the • Striped tail (such as the Gabar Goshawk) bookmarks
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ESTATE NEWS
NEWS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM
I
have discussed our projects in the past are a very individual Estate in which we home. The HOA for example, plants trees
few articles, maybe it is appropriate this can see the character of each and every on sidewalks for the overall effect and
month, leading into summer to just pay home just by looking at the gardens and visual impact a street with beautiful trees
homage to how beautiful our Estate is and architecture! will have. Therefore each homeowner who
how homeowners can contribute to the looks after their sidewalk, which is most
beauty and the general feel of friendliness As you will see from the photos, some of the residents in the Estate – with some
and happiness in the Estate. homeowners went all out to beautify the exceptions here and there – so that it's not
sidewalks, even though they belong to the only for their own pleasure and beauty, as
Silver Lakes is divided into three different city council. According to our rules that is you can see from the photo, but obviously
areas: Firstly our communal areas that are exactly what is allowed – each homeowner the rest of the Estate also benefits from
for everybody’s use. They belong to the looks after the sidewalk in front of their such beautiful sidewalks.
HOA and that means all the homeowners
who are members of the Association.
Obviously as we all know when we buy
a property in the Estate, there are Rules
and Regulations by which these areas
may or may not be used. Mostly they are
common-sense and boils down to taking
your neighbour into consideration.
Secondly, the City Council areas such as
the streets and sidewalks and certain
servitudes they have over our land for
the purpose of doing their work, be it
maintenance of electricity or sewerage
systems.
Thirdly, and the most important areas to
each of us, are our own properties which
have certain cadastral boundaries within
this awesome Estate of ours. On our stands
we do not have the same cumbersome
restrictions like some of the estates – we
Well looked after sidewalks
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The only HOA Rule, which is also a bylaw
of the CoT (City of Tshwane) is that no hard
elements such as little walls, concrete balls
and rocks are allowed on the sidewalks.
Part of the ‘not so nice’ part of our job as
an environmental team, is to follow up on
this; and the other even more unpleasant
one is to tell homeowners to stay within
their cadastral boundaries for example,
in the Game Reserve and the on the golf
course. Always find out first before you go
outside your own property boundaries!
As you all would have noticed, during the
past few years, tidying up the Estate has
been a great part of our efforts. Having a
beautiful Estate means a tidy Estate and
untidy does not just mean litter on the Pretty sidewalk even on days of waste collection
sidewalks etc. Tidying up the Estate can
also mean the following: means our white walls of the ‘white wall • At the main gate to Solomon Mhlangu
• The very visible irrigation pipes have and the slate roof’ look-and-feel stays Drive, you will soon see revamping of
been replaced with pop-ups. Yes, a white! that gate with new roll-up security
more expensive irrigation system is • A bit of modernisation was done when gates together with the beautifying
‘invisible’. we decided to replace slate tiles on the new flower box planters.
• Our beautiful roses were centralised at corner planters with more modern slate
the Clubhouse and put in new planters cladding. I want to thank all of our homeowners who
on the street corners. • We also not only stayed with original put so much effort into your sidewalks and
• As promised, trees were planted on white green silver and the reddish properties to keep it tidy and awesome
the street corners since we are working colour of Silver Lakes, we use the same looking – it makes our whole Estate look
towards a Silver Lakes with many trees hue of each colour on signage, etc. just friendly and well-maintained! Thank you!
in order to have a welcoming feeling so that one does not have more than
when we drive into the Estate! one variation. For example, green when To end this article off, I think it is
• Another ‘cleaning’ project was to replant one gets to a Tee box and the signage, important that we ask ourselves what
both the Boulevards. We are still busy bins and ball washes must match each we as homeowner can do for our Estate,
with Muirfield section, by section. other! not only the aesthetically, but also for
Pebble Beach Drive, you will remember, • We are still busy with the adopt a spot the general look-and-feel of our Estate.
was totally replanted with new plants. project outside of the gates of the We need to take part in the day-to-day
The hedges were modernised. estate. The firs being the area outside living of the Estate. For example, go for
• Part of the tidying up of Silver Lakes our Gate where we have the traders walks, cycle, take part in the events our
was also to appoint a painter(s) on and taxis in Silver Lakes Drive. We will HOA staff organises – it creates a vibe of
our regular environmental team. This keep you posted on progress. ‘togetherness’ in the Estate.
We all need to work together on this –
as you will see in photos of our events –
thanks a million to everyone who takes
and enjoys our Estate!
Have a wonderful last bit of winter. See
you at Spring Day the second weekend of
September!
Have fun.
Corlia Mathews
Environmental Director
Well looked after sidewalks
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INTRA MUROS AUGUST 2019 27HEALTH & WELLNESS
MISTAKES IN
CHILDREN’S
NUTRITION
Adva Beeri-Eldar, Clinical Dietitian
We want our children to eat How can I fix it? You must start listening to to the child, he becomes accustomed
well but many times, without a child from birth. When a baby closes his to seeing it as comfort or something
mouth or turns his head from the bottle, desirable. How can I fix it? It is important
paying attention and with good we mustn’t insist that he finishes. The child to do the separation and just stop using
intentions, we teach them will eat until he is full, and if necessary, he sweets as rewards. Instead of giving the
negative eating habits. will eat more at the next meal because he child chocolate for good behaviour, for
will be hungrier. When there is a proper example, give him a sticker.
W
e chase them with the plate to eating system at home, then meals are
the living room, allow them to held at reasonable hours and reasonable 3. Let him eat only what he loves
eat in front of the computer, intervals, and the children join this We only prepare and serve food that our
and give them sweets as compensation schedule. child prefers because we believe that main
or consolation. These are the common thing is that he eats. This way we only help
mistakes parents make. You'll probably 2. Sweets as compensation, reward or him fixate even more on foods he eats.
find yourself in the list as well: dessert
We try to make our child happy with How does that affect them? A fixed menu
1. Finish the food on the plate sweets, and sometimes try to stop a can create a nutritional deficiency because
This is one of the most common mistakes. fight by promising chocolate or sweets. the food is not varied enough, even if it is
During the meal we put food on the But it turns out to be a way to create a healthy. Also, when we give the child only
children's plates and expect them to wrong perception of sweets in the eye foods that are familiar to him, we limit his
finish. When they do not want to, we try of the child. My approach is that there is exposure to other foods.
to coax them into eating a little more with no problem with having sweets at home.
sentences such as "just two more bites." In Sweets should not be viewed as forbidden How can I fix it? You need patience. It is
fact, the child knows when he is full, and food, just as it should not be used as a best at every meal to prepare some of his
we must rely on him and his mechanism reward. The approach at home should favourite foods, and some new foods. At
of satiety. be "The treats exist, and they will be here such a meal, the child will not be frustrated
tomorrow too." That way, the child does that he does not have something he
How does that affect them? We are born not feel guilty about liking sweets, and on likes, and on the other hand, he will be
with natural hunger and satiety. Children the other hand feels no pressure to obtain motivated to taste new food. Keep in mind
who get used to finishing all the food off them. that children need to get used to the look
the plate lose this natural mechanism of the food. Therefore, even if the child will
and get used to eating when everyone is How does that affect them? If sweets are not taste a dish the first time you introduce
eating or when they are bored. presented as a reward or compensation it, do not despair. At the next meal, the
28 INTRA MUROS AUGUST 2019HEALTH & WELLNESS
child may agree to have it on his plate. At suit. If you have a class on a day or a TV
the following meal he will agree to taste, show they like, consider it.
but he may spit the food out of his mouth
because he does not know the taste. It 5. Juice and cold drinks
is possible that a child will love a certain All of us have a natural tendency towards
food only after a few meals. sweet things, but we should get used to
drinking water instead of sugared drinks.
4. Skipping family meals It starts with us parents' personal example.
Afternoon schedules can be hectic Children who grow up in a house where
between work and extra activities for sweet drinks are part of the daily routine
the children and parents. It's hard to set are finding it difficult to get used to
a time for the whole family to sit at the drinking water.
table and have a meal. Still, you should
try. How does that affect them? Sweet drinks
have no nutritional value. It is just sugar
How does that affect them? When you eat and empty calories and in small children it
together, except for the obvious social may replace a real meal and damage the
aspect, there are health benefits. Parents teeth.
set an example for their children in terms
of eating right, eating slower and mindful How can I fix it? The change begins with us
eating. When meals are eaten separately, as parents. When we drink only water, we
there is a tendency to take a sandwich can get our children used to it. At a young
and eat in front of the TV or computer, age, it is best to offer water when drinking,
and not pay attention to what food we not a sweetened drink. If the child is
eat and how much. accustomed to a sweet drink, he can dilute
the drink in water more and more until he
How can I fix it? Even if it is difficult to find can drink water.
the right time, you should aim for a family
meal. You can talk to the children and try For consultations please contact
to determine with them what time would eldaradva@gmail.com or 076 606 4345.
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ENVIRONMENT
WATER SAVING TIPS
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t’s winter in SA and while we’re all to water your garden to give it all the save a lot of water. It’s too easy not to do.
waiting impatiently for the expected nourishment it needs. This is a method 3. Recycle water. Small and effective
loadshedding schedule, we tend to that saves water. methods like collecting cold water that
forget that there are water restrictions 3. DO NOT use the hose pipe to wash we run every day before the water is hot
imposed on us as well. Remember that your car. Fill up a bucket of water to enough to shower and using it to water
in Gauteng, winter is our dry season and wash your vehicle. Use the dirty water plants or flush the toilet can make a
because we experienced marginal drought to water your plants (be sure to use huge difference. Water used to rinse the
last summer, our dams aren’t looking very environmentally-friendly soaps, please) dishes once can be used to soak other
full. It’s imperative that we save water as and refill the bucket to rinse the soap off dishes as well as to water indoor plants!
well as electricity – we really don’t want your car. Washing your car this way will 4. Limit your Shower time. We all know
to land up like Capetonians and queue for save literally 1000s of litres of water. that the shower is the place where we
water this winter – in the cold! 4. Cover your swimming pools. practice our audition for Idols, ponder
Evaporation is among the leading life’s most meaningful questions and
There are so many easy ways to limit water causes of water loss from swimming think up witty comebacks that we
usage and save water in and around the pools. A pool can lose up to 3cm of needed a week ago. But did you know
house. Here are a few simple and handy water in a week. Covering your pool can that taking showers that last five
ways to reduce your water consumption save thousands of litres of water. minutes or less can save up to 21 000
today and every day! litres of water a year? Yes, this might be
Ways to save water inside! tough in winter, but it’s for the greater
Ways to save water outside! 1. Keep a check on your water usage in good!
1. It’s winter, and historically, the grass bathroom. Turning off the tap while
in your gardens is going to die off. It is you’re brushing your teeth saves more These tips really don’t mean massive
not necessary to water it every day – it than five litres of water per minute! change and sacrifice in your life at all.
will NOT make the grass greener as it Teach your children from a young Such simple and easy adjustments to an
lays dormant in winter. If you insist on age to switch off the tap when they’re otherwise wasteful and unconscious life
watering your grass every other day, be brushing! can make huge positive changes to our
sure to do so in the early hours of the 2. Fix the toilet leaks. It is estimated that environment.
mornings or late evenings when the sun unknown leaks in your bathroom and
is down to avoid evaporation. household can waste up to 11 000
2. Even better, use a watering can in your
garden. A watering can is the best way
litres of water a year. Making minor
adjustments and fixing these leaks can
Start now!
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