Intra Muros Magazine August 2016 by Pistachio Designs

CONTRIBUTORS Silver Lakes HOA Silver Lakes Directors Jan de Wet

CONTENTS AUGUST 2016

Kathy O’Connor Danie van Niekerk Sid Pretorius Theo O’Neil Corlia Mathews

Seline van der Wat Dr Koos Marais Ilse Ruane Adriaan du Toit Johan & Lize Grobbelaar

Youth Day Photographs by: Corlia Mathews

PUBLISHING EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Bianca Romanos Pistachio Designs

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Karin Schoeman Chané Branders Yolandi Annandale Pistachio Designs

ADVERTISING SALES info@pistachiodesigns.co.za 012 346 5027

Cornelle van den Berg advertising@pistachiodesigns.co.za 073 172 4664

Silver Lakes 27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes, 0081

PO Box 11106 Silver Lakes 0054 Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Fax: +27 12 809 1119

DISCLAIMER Intra Muros is a monthly magazine of the Silver Lakes Homeowners’ Association (SL HOA). It is intended for the residents of Silver Lakes. It is published on behalf of the SL HOA by Pistachio Designs. Articles printed in the Intra Muros, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the SL HOA or Pistachio Designs. Neither the SL HOA, nor Pistachio Designs 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.

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

Chief Executive Officer From the Estate Manager From the Liaison Manager From Environment, Social & Ethics Director

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Important Contact Numbers Smalls Directory

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GOLF

Mature Golfers Golf Results Women’s Day Golfing Tips

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FEATURED ARTICLES

History History: Muirfield UK

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Environmental Bird List 32 Law of Domestics, Gardeners 36 and Childminders My love affair with Coffee 30 Women’s Day 16 Silver Lakes Youth Day 22 The Cook on the Corner A woman worth celebrating

Psychology Conflict Management

DIY How to make a Popsicle Stick Hexagon Shelf

SILVER LAKES SHOAL CREEK 24, SILVER LAKES Tel: 012 809 2787 Fax: 012 809 2583 www.lindabodenstein.co.za

Linda Bodenstein

082 567 7963

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 810677

STEP INTO STYLE!!

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 840456

STYLE AND ELEGANCE!!

R 5 950 000

R 5 900 000

Step into Italianate Architecture! This hidden gem offers space, splendour and privacy at its best. Open plan and generous sized living areas all flowing to a large garden. Exquisite finishes such as travertine tiling, solid wooden framing, a gorgeous kitchen flowing towards an excellent formal dining area, overlooking a lovely veranda. Many entertaining areas, living towards the north facing garden with its well established trees and a sparkling pool. Low maintenance exterior finishes with the face-brick and aluminium combination complimented by an Italian design. This mansion offer spacious bedrooms, beautiful full bathrooms, a study for an executive and a huge playroom with enough space for many fun and games. 3 Garages and domestic quarters

Linda 082 567 7963

Style and elegance is what you will find throughout this architect designed property. Very exclusive finishes, solid Canadian teak wooden flooring, travertine tiles matching inside - out. Aircons, fireplaces, gas stove, underfloor heating, exclusive wooden finishes throughout and much, much more. A real family home with several living areas to enjoy. The executive study with ample solid wood cupboards is a real masterpiece. Enjoy the piano room and reading area with style. 4 Spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 en-suite with a guest toilet. The master bedroom is exquisite with a beautiful dressing room and bathroom. Guest suite downstairs leading onto the walled private landscaped garden with a sparkling pool. Entertainers patio with braai, inter leading to the living areas and open plan gourmet kitchen with rosewood cupboards. Domestic quarters can be converted into separate flatlet with access into the house. 4 Garages. This is a very private property located in a quiet street

Linda 082 567 7963

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 858321

LARGE STAND IN GAME RESERVE!!

R 6 200 000

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 856128

MODERN!!

R 6 500 000

Buy a best seller! FAMILY HOME!! Live in a home you can love. In the game area this well planned open space family home. Top class finishes a spectacular view and lovely entertaining rooms linked to a patio and pool. Aircons throughout the house. Open plan kitchen with breakfast nook and scullery. 4 Large bedrooms, two beautiful bathrooms and lovely guest toilet. Large study and a playroom next to patio outside. Large stand. 3 Garages, outside store room and servants quarters. Natural garden in this popular game area.

Linda 082 567 7963

A Modern Contemporary Splendour! Step into a brand new stylish property in the very heart of Silver Lakes Golf Estate, 5 bedrooms all en suite, 4 generous sized open plan living rooms with an enclosed patio and a modern bar serving area. Tasteful and timeless finishes with neutral colours enabling any furniture to fit perfectly. Breath-taking bathroom with modern wooden floors in the bedrooms. Low maintenance at its best with aluminium windows and 3 garage doors. Paving done all around the house and yard with a mixture of lawn. A state of art kitchen with all the necessary features and units including a separate pantry and scullery. A sparkling pool suitable to entertain many. Extras such as a separate flatlet/study, domestic quarters, ample parking space. On the top level 4 extra sized bedrooms with lots natural light with 4 excellently finished bathrooms. The ground level offers 4 interlinked living rooms joining an open-plan kitchen and enclosed patio with a built in braai overlooking a beautiful pool and open patio area with a concrete corner seating area.

Linda 082 567 7963

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 850277

STEP INTO STYLE!!

R 6 600 000

SILVER LAKES Web Ref: 858704

GAME RESERVE!!

R 6 800 000

Perfect is the ultimate for this house!! 5 Large bedrooms with the most exquisite cupboards and brand new renovated. 4 Large bathrooms, open plan patio to meet the needs of a bigger family. Large main bedroom and as a bonus a separate flatlet for an executive single person or a couple to be rented out. The kitchen is of only the best finishes, lots of storage, separate laundry, double garage and servants room. A sparkling pool. A MUST TO VIEW!!

This is a lovely house in the SILVER LAKES GAME RESERVE!. 180Â° view over the bush. Animals graze in the open field in front of your house, having all the bucks like Kudu, Springbucks and Impalas playing in front of your patio. What a gift from nature! This house is a single storey with four bedrooms all en-suite and 4 large living areas Lovely gourmet kitchen with gas stove. Separate laundry. 4 Garages and servant quarters.

Linda 082 567 7963

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.lindabodenstein.co.za FOR A VARIETY OF PROPERTIES. CLICK OR CALL.WE DO IT ALL!

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS HOA OFFICE Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 until 16:30 012 809 0142 info@silverlakes.co.za

Security access office: Hours as above Including first Saturday of every month from 08:00 until 11:00

JAN DE WET SILVER LAKES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SECURITY Security Control Room (24 hours) 012 809 0424/5 G4S Security Shift Manager From 18:00 to 06:00, weekdays. 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays 072 615 5862

CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse 012 809 0281 Cafe 41 012 809 1517

GOLF Pro Shop 012 809 0430 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Security Control Room (24 hours)

012 809 0424/5 Boschkop Police 012 802 1087/4 Netcare 911 082 911 Willows Hospital 012 807 8100

Life Medical Centre (near Hans Strijdom Entrance) 012 809 1004

During 2015 our first estate survey was conducted, in which valuable feedback was received and areas for improvement identified. The 2016 survey will be circulated in August and I would like to encourage all residents to take some time to complete the survey. The results are analysed and acted upon, and this exercise provides us with a valuable management tool for our estate. The survey will be in the same format as last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to identify trends, and we hope to communicate the 2016 survey results much sooner now that we have established a baseline to work from. Our annual financial statements for 2015/2016 were also finalised recently, with the financial performance for this financial year communicated to members some time ago. These financial statements have been approved by the Audit and Risk Committee as well as the Board of Directors and will be formally approved by members at the next Annual General Meeting. The Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial positon continues to show an improving trend and is in no small part due to the efforts of our Financial Director and our financial staff to contain costs, ensure accurate reporting and maintain effective control over our entire finance function. With the irrigation project and cart path upgrades around the golf course well underway, we

are currently focussing on some other items in the 2016/2017 capital budget such as the street corner flower boxes, service yard upgrades and, of course, the additional tennis courts. We have obtained a full costing for the new courts, which has come in well above the initial pricing we budgeted for, and are currently relooking at the capital expenditure priorities to at least build one additional court this year. We will keep members up to date on this particular project. Living in a secure environment such as Silver Lakes has many advantages, and the security factor is probably the main reason most of us choose to live here. But Silver Lakes has so much more to offer than a safe environment and a golf course. We have fantastic clubhouse facilities, a wildlife reserve on our doorstep and a great location on the urban edge. The developments planned around our estate will, however, impact on the already stretched infrastructure serving the area. Management is constantly assessing these developments on the potential impact they may have on our estate, but it is becoming increasingly clear our infrastructure will be under more and more strain as new developments are rolled out around us. Regards Jan

Intercare Medical and Dental Centre (Hazeldean Centre) 012 809 6000 Fire Brigade 10111 Power Failure 012 339 9111 City of Tshwane Call Centre 012 358 9999 Water leaks: waterleaks@tshwane.gov.za Street lights: streetlights@tshwane.gov.za

Smart Meter Call Centre 012 943 9950 smartmeter@tshwane.gov.za

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the

History of

Muirfield, UK

by: Yolandi Annandale

Before we get to the history of Muirfield, a bit of background. In 1744 the Town Council of Edinburgh required proper rules to be produced in order to play the game of golf. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers accordingly wrote the thirteen Original Rules of Golf. According to these rules, it was established that John Rattray was the first winner of the Club’s first competition. In 1775 the rules of the game were revised and then again in 1809. After the revision of the rules, they were expanded. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club helped The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers with these changes and expansions of the rules. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club later received full authority to all changes and decisions regarding the rules. Some time later, the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers was financially mismanaged, resulting in the sale of the original clubhouse. The Company moved to Musselburgh in 1836. In 1868 the Club built a clubhouse where golf players could store their clubs. This, however, cost golfers an annual subscription fee. Due to overcrowding (because the Musselburgh course was shared by four clubs), the Club moved to yet another place, The Howes. It was here that Tom Morris designed a course called Muirfield. Within its first year it hosted the Open Championships. The Honourable Company has its own culture of golf and that is the two-ball match. It can be either singles or foursomes. Other games have been allowed on occasion. Medal competitions are held in spring and in autumn where they cater for the players who like to play their games with pencil and card. The Company rules regarding who can play when are as follows: Male members are always welcome to play as they pay a subscription fee whereas any other male golfer is only allowed to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ladies may play any day of the week, whether they are members or not.

THE CLUBHOUSE The Clubhouse was built in 1891 by Hall Blyth. He built the Clubhouse in an Elizabethan style with interesting patterns. He was an engineer rather than an architect, but he started something which over the years got extended into a clubhouse that complements the landscape and the other buildings. The Clubhouse was built in such a fashion to bring character to the building and to the course. The Clubhouse consists of a few rooms including the Ladies’ Locker Room, the Smoking Room, the Captain’s Room, the Men’s Locker Room, the Muirfield Room, and finally the Dining Room. If you ever find yourself in the UK, do yourself a favour by going to play a round of golf and having lunch at Muirfield where the qualified staff will look after you with good service and a smile!

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There is an art to selling fine homes. Just as an art gallery positions and places art, we position your property to place it in its finest light and to showcase the value. We embrace innovation. Pushing the envelope and doing things ahead of the curve gets us excited. Technology allows us to market your home in an ever changing and ever improving variety of ways. Marketing on a global scale. We are not passive in our approach to international marketing. We push to open new markets throughout the world and spotlight our market to savvy buyers. We understand that understanding the lifestyle our people are looking for can be just as important as the home itself. A track record that speaks for itself. Our attention to detail and innovative marketing have led us to be the luxury leader in real estate.

Juanita du Plessis Silver Lakes Property

082 322 3407 juanita@sirpretoria.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za

CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS FOR 2016

KATHY O’CONNOR LIAISON MANAGER AUGUST 16 August, Tuesday Winter Night Run

Dear All On Wednesday 29 June 2016 the first meeting of the MOI and Rules Working Group took place at the Clubhouse. Other than Directors and HOA Management, three residents attended this meeting. A meeting of the Working Group takes place once a month – on the third Monday of the month at 19:00 at the HOA Management Centre. All residents are welcome to attend and to provide their valuable input. Should you wish to join this Working Group, please send an email to Kathy on liaison@silverlakes.co.za.

Date to be Advised Charity Golf Day 27 August, Saturday Women’s Conference SEPTEMBER 10 September, Saturday Spring Day Fun Day

Please note that the draft MOI and Rules are also available for perusal on the Silver Lakes website. To view these documents, please have a look under “Homeowners”, go to “Governing Documents” and then “Proposed Documents”. If unable to attend the Working Group sessions, you are most welcome to comment on both the draft MOI and the Rules and to forward these comments to wg2016@silverlakes.co.za.

OCTOBER 31 October, Monday Halloween/Trick or Treat

Have a great August.

25 November, Friday Christmas Celebration

Please remember to follow Silver Lakes Homeowners Association on Twitter (@SilverLakesGE) and/or on Facebook (Silver Lakes Homeowners Association). Should you have a complaint and/or a suggestion, please send an email to suggestions@silverlakes.co.za.

NOVEMBER 18 November, Friday Garden Competition

DECEMBER 6 December, Tuesday Summer Night Run

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Zona-Lize Hayward 083 452 5588 zhayward@ikonic.co.za

Martin Hayward 083 452 5599 martin@ikonic.co.za

SILVER LAKES

R 14 850 000

SILVER LAKES

R 3 900 000

Web Ref: 13304854

Web Ref: Ref: 3137955 13357713 Web

EXCLUSIVE MANDATE

This exquisite home has been built to the highest specifications and offers every conceivable luxury the discerning buyer could wish for. Perfectly positioned with 180-degree awe inspiring panoramic view that will captivate your heart and soul. The modern architecture capitalizes free flowing reception areas creatively fused with immense proportions of glass and natural stone cladding creating an ambiance of space, light and luxury. From the impressive double volume entrance to the generously proportioned reception areas, the property reflects the spirit of uncompromised quality and the ultimate lifestyle. Designed for lavish entertainment and relaxed poolside living – blending modern design with charm, elegance and sophistication. Open plan receptions flow to fabulous entertainer’s patio with designer pool and sundeck. Exclusive designer kitchen with superior finishes, fitted with SMEG appliances designed for those who like to make dinner instead of reservations.

Situated in a very quiet street. Boasting stylish elegance coupled with modern quality finishes throughout. Flowing open plan reception areas are enhanced by a large open-plan family inspired kitchen with ample cupboard space and separate scullery. Stacker doors open up to covered entertainer’s patio with built in barbeque – that leads into a well-established garden with sun splashed pool. Also on offer is a study, 4 spacious bedrooms – all with sliding doors opening up to balconies, 3 lovely bathrooms (MES) with a dressing room. Automated garages, store room, staff accommodation plus ample parking for guests. Special Features: Central vacuum system, Irrigation, Store room, Water purifying system.

Zona-Lize 083 452 5588

Martin 083 452 5599

SILVER LAKES

R 3 190 000

SILVER LAKES

R 3 600 000

Web Ref: 13344024

SILVER LAKES

R 3 500 000 Web Ref: 13358229

Web Ref: 13340311

EXCLUSIVE MANDATE!!

Romantic and charming family home with a French touch, boasting an elegant, inviting and comfortable lifestyle. This beautiful home features tasteful, stylish and quality finishes with the emphasis on light and space. 3 Spacious open plan reception areas open up to patio, sundrenched pool and small established garden. Chefs gourmet kitchen with Caesar Stone countertops and fitted SMEG freestanding gas stove with ample cupboard space and large separate scullery. Also on offer is 4 generous bedrooms (MES) with 2,5 bathrooms, study and double automated garages. SPECIAL FEATURES: Air Conditioning, Fire Place.

Zona-Lize 083 452 5588

Enticing family home boasting stylish elegance coupled with loads of ambiance and quality finishes throughout. High ceilinged entrance welcomes you to large open plan reception areas with fold away doors on both sides opening seamlessly to a very private and exclusive entertainment area with welcoming pool and built in barbeque – set in a beautifully manicured landscaped garden. Cosy and sunny dining room area with fireplace overlooks the private pool area. Modern open plan kitchen with ample cupboard space and separate scullery. Also on offer is 4 bedrooms and 3,5 beautifully finished bathrooms - consisting of a lavish main bedroom suite with stunning bathroom upstairs and guest suite down stairs. Staff accommodation and 3 automated garages with ample parking. Special Features, Air Conditioning, Two Fire Places, Irrigation.

CHARMING FAMILY HOME! Situated in a very quiet street. A comfortable family home offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms (mes), an open-plan lounge, an enclosed entertainment area with fireplace and built-in bar, dining room and covered patio overlooking the pool and tree filled garden. A country style open-plan kitchen with separate scullery. Two automated garages with ample additional parking.

Martin 083 452 5599

Zona-Lize 083 452 5588

SILVER LAKES

R 10 950 000

SILVER LAKES

R 4 790 000

Web Ref: 13343558

R 2 990 000

Web Ref: 13333455

R E D UN ER F OF

ON THE GOLF COURSE

A breathtaking modern design with attention to detail, fantastic style and exclusive finishes - designed with comfort in mind. Live in timeless luxury while enjoying uninterrupted views of the fairways. The whole interior is a symphony of glass and light with state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings. Expansive and flowing open plan reception rooms spill out to patio and private pool and Jacuzzi area, exclusive bar area, cinema room and ultra modern designer kitchen with Caesar Stone countertops – boasting fitted Siemens appliances. The home also features 4 spacious air conditioned bedrooms (all en-suite) that include a luxurious master suite with walk in dressing room and executive study with built in desks and cupboards. Double staff accommodation and 4 extra large garages with ample parking for guests. SPECIAL FEATURES: Air Conditioning, Fire place, Under floor heating in all bathrooms, Automated irrigation, Alarm System with outside beams, Centralised surround sound system, Boma, Koi Pond, Gym Area.

Zona-Lize 083 452 5588

SILVER LAKES

D L O EXCLUSIVE MANDATE

Enjoy peace and tranquility in this professionally renovated family inspired home. Beautifully presented with modern fixtures and fittings. Impressive double volume entrance welcomes you to generous and flowing open plan reception areas, study or home office with separate entrance and exclusive bar area that opens up to an entertainer’s patio with built in barbeque and sun splashed pool in large and private child friendly garden. Modern kitchen with separate scullery and ample workspace. Four spacious north facing bedrooms (two en-suite) and 3,5 bathrooms. Double automated garages, visitors parking and staff accommodation. SPECIAL FEATURES: Air-Conditioning, Gas Fire Place, Irrigation.

SILVER LAKES

R 1 800 000

Web Ref: 13328874

D L O PERFECT LOCK-UP & GO!

Situated in the heart of Silver Lakes Golf Estate. Boasting a welcoming double volume entrance with very spacious and flowing living areas, study, open plan kitchen with separate scullery and 3 light and bright en-suite bedrooms. Entertainers patio with built in barbeque leads into very private and well established garden with splash pool. Double automated garages.

SILVER LAKES

Zona-Lize 0834525588

R 2 750 000

Martin 083 452 5599

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DANIE VAN NIEKERK ESTATE MANAGER

UPGRADE OF CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES Construction work on the project has essentially been completed. The contractor is finalising snag list matters and repair work. The temporary contractor site office, screening and yard have been cleared from the parking area. • A water leak was detected at the eastern open patio above the new covered walkway. This necessitated lifting part of the tiles and screed to expose the defect. Improved waterproofing has been applied. The screed and tiles have been replaced. • Upgrade and re-fitment of members’ bar is in progress by the operator, Café 41. • Installation of the new tap bar-counter facility adjacent to the members’ bar is in process by the operator, Café 41. • Fitment of the convenient facility downstairs is in process by the operator, Café 41. Some images:

Water test in process - correction of water leak on open patio - waterproofing

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UPGRADE OF LYNWOOD GATE

FIBRE TO THE HOME (FTTH)

The repositioning and installation of the security gates to the garages and post boxes area just outside the Lynnwood gate are nearing completion. Electrical installation and matching paving have also been completed. Final painting, landscaping and cleaning will follow in due course. These gates will be monitored and managed by the security staff.

The Telkom-appointed contractor is still busy with the installation of the sleeves (green pipes) into the existing underground infrastructure on the estate. On 13/07/2016, at the official bi-weekly FTTH meeting with Telkom officials and their contractor, they reported 14 424 meters of the 22 000-meter underground installation have been completed.

Some images:

The installation of 9 700 meters overhead cabling will commence on Monday 18 July 2016. (The overhead cabling will be done in the same place where the current overhead cabling infrastructure exists). Difficulty installing the sleeves due to blockages and/or damages in the existing underground infrastructure is still experienced, which causes some delays. However, the contractor is still confident that installation will be completed by August 2016 for testing and commissioning of the new FTTH network. As reported before, installation to the individual homes will commence thereafter as per application -- to those who completed and submitted the necessary application form. Application forms are available on our website as well as at the HOA offices.

GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM (UPGRADE) The installation of the new upgraded irrigation system on the golf course is in process. The contractor is confident that the project will be completed as scheduled. The site handover was done on 10 June 2016 and the duration of the project is estimated to take 3 months per phase. The work will be performed as per approved budget and in 2 phases: • Phase 1 will be the done on the “back nine” -- holes 10 to18 during this financial year. • Phase 2 will be done on the “front nine” -- holes 1 to 9 in the new financial year.

New gate and wall nearing completion

Various identified areas will be used to stockpile materials in order to ensure effective handling of materials and to assist workers/machinery with easier access to the work areas. The existing pump house will also be upgraded by re-using existing compatible equipment. All the required civil work to the pump house will only be done closer to/during Phase 2.

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Some images below:

Images of installation of irrigation system. Work being performed entails digging of trenches for irrigation pipes and electric cable, haulage of soil/earth, importing of river sand, backfilling, and installation of irrigation system and materials (e.g. piping, fittings, valves, sprinklers, etc.).

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RAINFALL (UPGRADE) The information tabulated below has been recorded over the period indicated (since 1996 until June 2016) by a homeowner residing in Phase 1 of our estate, and we appreciated receiving the rainfall data regularly for publishing in the Intra Muros.

RAINFALL DATA FOR PHASE 1 YEAR

14-Jul-16

MONTH JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

TOTALS JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

284

285

107

106

215

122

361

102

155

103

AVERAGE

155

121

117

123

207

123

216

195

220

177

170

119

110

179

156

187

134

103

134

255

246

121

286

236

117

311

182

150

197

147

268

215

220

176

205

224

146

132

112

151

255

219

243

106

182

112

176

172

114

123

197

107

140

316

135

172

110

191

165

109

120

107

161

1188 1056 758 692 1093 621 538 686 1152 639 876 671 1099 956 822 999 763 732 942 459 481 820

Total rainfall as recorded for June 2016:

• • •

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

13mm 11mm 12mm

STAND STATUS 2016

0 8 Jan 0 7 Feb 0 7 Mar 0 7 Apr 0 6 May 0 5 Jun 0 0 Jul 0 0 Aug * Sep A - Abandoned 0 0 0 0 Oct 0 0 Nov 0 0 Dec

Phase 1 U/C N U/C A

Total

488

135

1584

1665

964

488

135

1587

1665

964

488

133

1585

1665

962

487

133

1582

1665

961

489

133

1583

1665

964

486

132

1582

1665

987

514

164

1665

987

514

164

1665

987

514

164

1665

987

514

164

1665

987

514

164

1665

U/C N0 - Under Construction 0 0 514 0 0 New 0

Summary U/C N U/C A

961

- Empty Stand0 0 987

Phase 3 U/CN U/CA

Phase 2 U/CN U/CA

A 0U/C164

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C1665 - Completed 1665

Women’s Day

NationalW Women’s Day this is a month time to celebrate good deeds of good the women that to thethUnion Buildings 9 SeptemNational omen’s day is a time the to celebrate the deeds of marched the women at marched to in thePretoria Unionon Buildings in ber 1956 to petition against the in theagainst country the regarding the pass Black citizens at thethe timepass were required carry aat Pretoria on September 9,1956 in laws orderpassed to petition laws passed in law. the country regarding law. “Black”tocitizens thepassbook time were carryas a passbook onby them all time s,Registration as put in place by The Population Registration Act. Thisas controlled on required them at alltotimes, put in place The at Population Act. This controlled the population segregation well as the population segregation as well as migrant labour during Apartheid. migrant labour during Apartheid.

Brief Day B rief timeline tim el in e of of the the events ev ents leading leadi ng up up to t o Women’s Wom en ’s Da y IN IN1913 1913

Womenprotests protests by Charlotte Maxeke Women led led by Charlotte Maxeke to resistto resist government laws topasses imposeonpasses on government’s laws to’s impose women. women. These passes are burnt in front of the These passes are burnt in front of the municipal offices in the Free State. IN I N1914 1914

On27 27January Januaryblack Black Coloured women On andand coloured women subsubmit a petition against the carrying of passes mit a petition against the carrying of passes by women. This would be the first time that women are women are required to carry passes. required to carry passes. IN IN1918 1918

TheBantu Bantu Women’s League is formed, led ,by The Women’s League, led by Charlotte Maxeke is Charlotte Maxeke because of the introduction formed because of the introduction of the pass laws. of the Pass laws. A deleg ation is fu rther sent A delegation is then sent to the Prime Minister, Louis to the Prime Minister, Louis Botha at the time Botha at the time, to discuss the issues black women to discuss the issues Black women had with the had with the pass laws. pass laws. IN IN1930 1930 The first restrictions against black women are introduced. Thegovernment government states at this introduced. The states thatththis law law is is introduced in order to decrease prostitution. introduced in order to decrease prostitution. White White women at the time also win the vote women at the time also win the vote and this means and this means th at the Black women’s vote that the black women’s vote decreases from 3,1% decreases from 3,1%to 1,4%. to 1,4%. IN IN1935 1935

TheNational National Council for African Wfounded omen is The Council for African Women is at theConvention. All AfricanThis Convention. atfounded the All African organisationThis is organisation is led by Charlotte Maxeke and is led by Charlotte Maxeke and is concerned with the concerned with the rights of women concerning rights of women, mostly teachers and nurses. This mostly teachers and nurses. This would also would also be the first year that a group of Indian girls matriculate in South Africa. matriculate in South Africa.

International International Women’s DayDay Women’s Women’sW Day is celebrated all omen’s day is celebrated all around the world women aroundwhereby the world whereby are praisedwomen for their arebravery praisedand for their kind acts. From 1908, the Women’s bravery and kind acts. From Social and 1908, Politicalthe Union colour(WSPU) purple was adoptedadopted the colour purple to justice to symbolise symbolise and justice as- with digand nity dignity associated sociated with women women equality. equality.

IN IN1948 1948 The first ANC Women’s League is formed and is led led byMtwana. Ida Mtwana. by Ida IN IN1954 1954

OnApril April17, 17, Federation of South On thethe Federation of South AfricanAfrican Women Women (FEDSAW) is formed. This bring formation (FEDSAW) is formed. These formations women brings together from the ANC, South from the women ANC, South African Indian Congress and African Indian Congress and various Trade various Trade Unions together. Unions.

IN IN1956 1956 More 000 women march to the Union BuildMorethan than200 200 000 women march to the Union Buildings on 9 August protestpasses against ings on 9 August to protesttoagainst forpasses woman. for woman. Today this day known as Women’s Today this day is known as is Women’s Day in South Day in South Africa. Africa. IN 1960

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Women active in in South Womenbecome becomemore moreeconomically economically active South Africa the statistics rises to 15,5%. Africaand and rises to 15,5%. IN IN1981 1981 The United United Women’s Women’s Organisation The Organisation is is formed formed and andled to the of the United Democratic leads toformation the formation of the United DemocraticFront. Front. IN IN1995 1995 The first ever Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa.This Thisbecame became public holiday and is celebrated Africa. a apublic holiday and is celebrated on99August Augusteach each year. on year.

IN2006 2006 IN

Women around South Africa celebrate the 50th

Women around South Africa celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1956 anti-pass campaign. The anniversary of in the 1956 atanti-pass campaign. event is held Pretoria the Union Buildings.The event is held in Pretoria at the Union Buildings.

Did youknow know Did you The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on 9 August day was celebrated on 9 1995. August 1995.

First Women’s Womens DayDay First The first National Women’s Day Day wascelebrated celebratedinin1911. 1911. was

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CORLIA MATHEWS ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL & ETHICS DIRECTOR

Environmental and Social Report Another month has passed and we are now really into winter. I started writing this article after we had the most wonderful warm weather in June… and then the cold came. Cloudy, grey and cold. In time our wonderful winter sun glanced out again and winter was once more just a bit chilly with a lacing of sunshine to put the smiles back on our faces.

already a way into the investigation. We will keep you updated. In this investigation we will be looking into the following: • Confirmation of the sizes of the dams • The sizes of dam walls need to be confirmed • If any of the dams need to be registered • Positions and use of boreholes • The existing water-use entitlements established and either confirmed or re-issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) • If the rehabilitation activities are fully compliant with current legislation • If the new, more effective irrigation system may be installed since it will be water effective and environmentally compatible. The map included below shows all 10 the dams and some areas of concern such as where there are too many reeds or erosion which has to be prevented and all the different man-made elements of the Silver Lakes River System.

The winter bulbs are blooming and the last splattering of the unexpected winter rain kept our dams full and our lawns green. We did a survey of our beautiful golf course and stream, and while cycling all along the route I once again realised how fortunate we are to live on this wonderful estate. As you will remember from a month or so ago, we are busy with all our investigations into the legality of our water licenses. After inviting quotes, we have appointed Schoeman en Vennote and we are

Some of the existing elements are the bridges and weirs of the original application of establishment of the estate and golf course. Obviously we will have to do some maintenance, and these items need to be done over the winter season when the water in the dams are at their lowest. We will also discuss this with Water Affairs, as well as the allowed activities and the way forward. The large dam at 13th and 14th as well as most of the rest of the dams were the original farm dams and we are fortunate to have the use of these dams not only to beautify our golf course, but also to act as habitat for many water fowl, fishes and other species, such as Rory, our Cape Clawless Otter we rescued last year.

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Our irrigation dams and some of the reeds that need removal. We will go ahead with the recalmation and protection work as soon as possible. Reeds, although a filter, can become a big problem, starving the water of oxygen and instead of filtering water from polution, they can become a polutant – all the rubbish of the area and upstream get caught in the reeds. At the fence behind the T-box of the 5th fairway, the water leaves the golf course and flows through the fence into the game reserve. Here we have pollution. Some of our dams are infested with water grasses as seen in the following pictures: ‘Ceratophyllum demersum’ (‘coon tail’ – from that the plant looks like the tail of a raccoon) or ‘hornwort’. It might have been caused by dumping of fish from home aquariums into our system.

We ask all our homeowners to PLEASE refrain from dumping unwanted fish into our river system since this can be the outcome and to get rid of the problem in only one dam costs nearly R200,000. I am not only asking this because it may have happened. I actually

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saw two children walking down to the stream on the 8th, opening a plastic bag and doing just that some time ago. I was so flabbergasted that I did not say anything. In the meantime, I found out that one can get a very heavy fine if Water Affairs catches one doing it. PLEASE help us keep our stream, estate and game reserve clean from infestations, rubbish and dumping. On the dumping side, I must please also ask all: do NOT go and dump your cut grass or plants in the game reserve or on the open stands in the estate. Some of the activities that need to happen during the year, and obviously some during winter time, in and around our waterways are as follows: • The water of the dams is tested twice a season or more when necessary. • An active fishing club on the estate manages the fishing activities on the estate. • The fishing club are also involved in the infestations regarding the weeds and water grasses. • A newly started bird club will also get involved in creating nesting and living areas for water fowl and other birds. • Some erosion protection has already been done. • This needs to be followed up by new erosion protection and restoring some of the older protection areas.

• Gabions were used in areas. Some need maintenance and suggestions for new erosion protection gabions are promoted.

• Some filling and grassing of areas along the stream is suggested to prevent marshy patches. • Removing of excessive reeds and weeds as already mentioned elsewhere in the article and in previous articles.

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This is just some of the work that needs to be done over the winter season. We will also be tackling the gardens at the new gate house and Silver Lakes Drive as well as the sidewalks of Pebble Beach. Our design teams are looking at solutions as I am writing this article so we can look forward to a beautiful new look and feel for the Silver Lakes Drive entrance gate in the summer! We will also replace all those cracked windows and make a plan so that all our gate houses look neat and tidy.

On the lively side of living in Silver Lakes, it is always fun visting the Club House and our new Kids Play Area. We are still busy with the gardens and facilities at the Club House, and hopefully all will be done in the new season. Enjoy the photographs on the next pages of our wonderful Youth Day celebrations. See you all soon at our Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and Spring Day events. Important: please support our Silver Lakes Charity Golf Day (Date to be Advised)â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are going to try and see if we can collect as close to R1,000,000 as posible for the charities we support. This way we can make a definite and permanent difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Join us in the fun activities for golfers and non-golfers, and come and donate freely. See you all there, and if you want to book a 4-ball or sponsor a hole, contact Bobby at the Club: 012 809 0281.

Hope to see you all there and enjoy the month of August! Corlia Mathews

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YOUTH

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Fun Day 16 JUNE 2016

Photographs by: Corlia Mathews

YOUTH

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Fun Day

Photographs by: Corlia Mathews

SILVER LAKES MATURE GOLFERS

MATURE GOLFERS - 30 JUNE 2016

MATURE GOLFERS JUNE 2016

NAME

PLACE

Dale Dempers (38 c/o)

1st

André Meij (38 c/o)

2nd

Rolf Hauter (37)

3rd

Hugo Pretorius

NTP # 9

André Meij

NTP # 16

MATURE GOLFERS - 02 JUNE 2016

Jannie vd Watt

NTP # 18

NAME

Jannie vd Watt

NTP #13

Frank Hlalethoa

NTP # 3

PLACE

Lodewyk de Wet/Hennie Coetzee (40)

1st

Naas Gibson/Kobus Gouws (39)

2nd

André Meij

NTP # 9

Fernando Vieira

NTP # 16

Hennie Coetzee

NTP # 18

Frank Hlalethoa

NTP #13

Kokkie Martin

NTP # 3

2-CLUB Lodewyk de Wet

2-CLUB André Meij

COMPETITION results JUNE 2016

MATURE GOLFERS - 09 JUNE 2016 NAME

PLACE

Johan Grobbelaar (39)

1st

2-CLUB Bryan Davy (Eagle on

Hole 5)

1 JUNE WEDNESDAY BETTERBALL STABLEFORD POINTS Joe Cabeleira 48

Fernando Vieira (38)

2nd

Jannie Botha 48

Frank Hlalethoa (36 c/o)

3rd

Hennie Oosthuizen 46 Ruan Botha 46

Peet de Beer

NTP # 9

Frank Hlalethoa

NTP # 16

Leon Nolle

NTP # 18

Frank Hlalethoa

NTP #13

Jannie Duvenhage

NTP # 3

Alain Norris 44 Kyle Norris 44 NTP #9

4 JUNE SATURDAY

MATURE GOLFERS - 16 JUNE 2016

MONTHLY MEDAL POINTS

NAME

PLACE

Theo O’Neil/Jannie vd Watt/Francois

1st

2-CLUB No 2-Clubs

MENS B-DIV GROSS Eric Rautenbach 83

NTP # 9

Rolf Hauter

NTP # 16

Rolf Hauter

NTP # 18

Francois Booyse

NTP #13

Danie Joubert

NTP # 3

Greg Heuer 70 Duncan Gibbison 70

2nd

Cilliers/Jannie Jacobs (78 c/o) Daan Venter

MENS A-DIV GROSS MENS A-DIV NETT

Booyse/Koos Rissuuew (78 c/o) Fernando Vieira/Doep du Plessis/Johan

Phillip Kruse

NTP #16 Deon Botha

MENS B-DIV NETT Keith Tremble 70 IPS C MEN Tristan Leonard 44 A-DIV NETT LADIES Vanessa Brown 71 B-DIV NETT LADIES

MATURE GOLFERS - 23 JUNE 2016

Salome Pepler 75

NAME

PLACE

Johan Cilliers (39)

1st

Jannie vd Watt

Francois Booyse (37)

2nd

Des Shiel

Tim Toman (36 c/o)

3rd

Des Shiel

NTP # 9

Jannie vd Watt

NTP # 16

Leon Nolle

NTP # 18

Lodewyk de Wet

NTP #13

Eric Rautenbach

NTP # 3

2-CLUB

C-DIV IPS LADIES Marie Botha 29 VISITOR NTP #9

Elri Usendorff

NTP #13 Mike de Jongh 5 JUNE SUNDAY IPS POINTS Colin Taylor 38 Willie Booysen 36

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08 JUNE WEDNESDAY

Johan du Preez 87

BETTERBALL MEDAL POINTS

Martin Schwellnus 87

Tommie Brits 62

Neil Schwellnus 87

Wayne Walker 62

Eugenie Dempers 84

Hennie Oosthuizen 63

Diane Boote 84

Ruan Britz 63

Bets Swart 84

Sarel Pretorius 63

Dale Dempers 84

Johan du Preez 63

NTP #9

NTP #3

Wilhelm Combrink JNR

NTP #16 Jan Meyer

Adrian Coetzee

NTP #13 Jan Meyer 18 JUNE SATURDAY ASSUPOL MASTERS POINTS

11JUNE SATURDAY

Werner Riedinger

MENS A DIVISION

Philip Kruse

Gary Pettit 42

Erasmus Meyer

Wessel Richter 39

Tristan Leonard

Dirk Koekemoer 39

Tj Oh

MENS B DIVISION

AndrÃ© Botha

Eugene Lewis 41

Jan Meyer

Daniel Swart 41

Jannie Rossouw

Louis Viviers 39

Wayne Walker

MENS C DIVISION

Chase Manna

IPS SANLAM CANCER

POINTS

Tristan Leonard 42 Marius du Toit 36

19 JUNE SUNDAY

Tony Godrich 34

IPS POINTS

LADIES A DIVISION

Darren Reeksting

Nicky Heuer 34 Marlise Bethune-Williams 30

22 JUNE WEDNESDAY

Madeleine de Wet 29

BETTERBALL BONUS BOGEY

LADIES B DIVISION

Hennie Oosthuizen plus 10

Ann-Margaret Zietsman 39

Dean Armitage plus 10

Diane Boote 37

Ruben van Rensburg

Joan Norris 37

JP Kerneck plus 9

LADIES C DIVISION

M Louw plus 9

Marie Botha 39

Dr S Pretorius

Mavis Cilliers 35

Susan Venter 34

Nearest to pin #3

Fernando Ferreira

Nearest to pin#13

Franco Kinnear

NTP #3

POINTS

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Jason Ackerman 25 JUNE SATURDAY

NTP #13 Christian Lewis

4 BALL ALL 2 TO COUNT

POINTS

15 JUNE WEDNESDAY

Errol Todd 88

BETTERBALL STABLEFORD POINTS

Willie Van Der Merwe

Jarryd Vermeulen 46

Gerhard Olivier 88

Brandon Walls 46

Snorre Vd Merwe 88

Gideon Pienaar 45

Pikkie Cronje 87

John Bethune-Williams 45

Werner Riedinger 87

Bonita Bredenhann 43

Corrie Leonard 87

Estiaan de Jaager 43

Tristan Leonard 87

Hercules Huyser 82

NTP #9

Bonita Bredenhann

Andre Botha 82

NTP #13 Will Ferreira

Hein Bekker 82 Jan Van Dyk 82

16 JUNE THURSDAY

4 BALL ALLIANCE POINTS

Nearest to pin #9

Jan Meyer

Rheiner Keller 87

Nearest to pin #18

A Roux

Magiel de Beer 87 Cobus Oosthuizen 87

26 JUNE SUNDAY

Francois van den Berg

SUNDAY POINTS

Eric Rautenbach 87

John Clark 29

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James Walker 66 29 JUNE WEDNESDAY

Gideon Pienaar 66

BETTERBALL STAB POINTS

Marlie le Roux 66

Phillip Liebenberg 49

Jan Meyer 66

Adel Schreiber 49

Heinrich Venter X2 132

Werner Van Esch 46

Adrian Coetzee 66

S Du Plooy 46

Ettiene Ehlers 66

Francois Cronje 45

Deon Heunis 66

Stephanie Cronje 45

Yolandi Kloppers 66

Jan Minnaar 45

Ruan Potgieter 66

A Reyneke 45 Deon Heunis 44

11 JUNE SATURDAY RANDS

Grietjie Verwayen 44

Gary Pettit X2 202

Louis Coetzee 44

Christo Bekker 101

Christiaan Bezuidenhout 44

Deon Heunis 101

Frans Kromhout 101

Nearest to pin #3

Derek Lentz

Marius du Toit 101

Nearest to pin #9

Combrink Smit

James Heuer 101

Nearest to pin # 13

Tommy Brits

Jason Ackerman 101

Nearest to pin # 16

Maudie Spies

Brandon de Ponte 101 Eugene Lewis 101 Nicholas Lewis 101

2 CLUBS

Hugo Kleynhans 101 Christian Lewis 101 Jerry Olivier 101 Pieter Swanepoel 101

JUNE 2016

Guillaume Zietsman 101 Francois van der Berg

101

Izak van Tonder 101 Hans 101

1 JUNE WEDNESDAY RANDS Alain Norris X2 300 Dean Armitage 150 Mike Louw 150 Marlie le Roux 150 Phillip Liebenberg 150 Deon Botha 150 Yolande Ehlers 150 4 JUNE SATURDAY RANDS Greg Heuer X2 348 Pierre Spies 174 Geoth Heath 174 Murray Louw 174 Derek le Roux 174 Ann Zietsman 174 Christian Lewis 174 Tommie Brits 174 Wessel Erasmus 174 Salome Pepler 174 5 JUNE SUNDAY RANDS Willie Booysen 56 Colin Taylor 56 Lizel Booysen 56 Michael Pawson 56 Niel de Wet X2

112

8 JUNE WEDNESDAY RANDS Wayne Walker 66 Tommie Brits X3 198 Corrie Leonard 66 Hennie Oosthuizen X2

132

ML Grobler 66 Marlise Bethune-Williams 66

Mike Brown 101 Vanessa Brown 101 Reyn Marais X2 202 15 JUNE WEDNESDAY

RANDS

Gideon Pienaar 200 John Bethune-Williams 200 Hennie Oosthuizen 200 Gerhard Olivier 200 Gerhard Wessels 200 16 JUNE THURSDAY RANDS Neil Schwellnus (HOLE IN 1)

1800

18 JUNE SATURDAY RANDS Echard Olivier 154 Hein Bekker 154 Phillip Kruse 154 B Delport 154 Zander Lombard 154 Danie van der Westhuizen

154

Renier Wissing 154 Guillaume Zietsman 154 Wessel Richter 154 Jacques Wilken 154 Christo van Niekerk 154 Derik van Greunen 154 Greg Heuer 154 Madeleine de Wet 154 Nicholas Lewis 154 22 JUNE WEDNESDAY

RANDS

Dean Armitage 147 Mike de Jongh 147 John Joubert 147 Willie vd Merwe 147

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Henrico van Zyl 147 ML Grobler 147 Marlie le roux 147

Women’s Day

Fernando Ferreira 147 Corrie Leonard 147 25 JUNE WEDNESDAY

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RANDS

C Leonard X2 244 J Opperman 122 G Verwayen 244 D Koekemoer 122 J Meyer 122 W Walker 122 N Kromhout 122 F Kromhout 122 Johan Bronkhorst 122 H Roodt 122 D Armitage 122 G Heuer 122 André Roux 122 Gary Pettit 122 29 JUNE WEDNESDAY

RANDS

Willie Coetzee SNR 256 Combrink Smit 256 Jannie Botha 256 Maudie Spies 256 ML Grobler 256

5 Tips for women golfers: As the month of August celebrates women as pioneers and for climbing the corporate ladder, women are conquering the world of sport, and the golf coarse is just one example. # 1 Swing around your body: When you are on the golf course ladies, and taking your practice swings, remember to swing the clubhead several inches off the ground. This will help you focus on swinging around your body rather than up and down, which we are inclined to do. This adds speed and distance to your clubhead. At the golf course, spend a bit more time with your driver and wood club than the rest of your long clubs in your bag. You will be using them more frequently so take them our for a good workout. #2 Give yourself room to rip it: As dangerous as this might sound, it basically means to stand with a wide stance, ball forward, putting all your weight on your right side, shoulders tilted so that your head is in line with your shoulders. Your driver club must be far enough to be able to do a big, powerful swing. The golden rule is to having the end of the driver club an open -hand distance away from your body. #3 Resist with the hips: It’s all in the hips, meaning that the more your shoulders are relative to your hips, the more momentum you create for the downswing. Your hips will unwind naturally and your shoulders will follow, creating a downswing like a slingshot. To further feel the separation between your upper and lower body, turn your right toe in slightly. This will prevent your right hip from overturning on the backswing. #4 Swing through and not to the ball: Most beginners try to slap the ball or scoop it up into the air. This causes the club to slow down and there is no build-up of speed, which is crucial for a good tempo in golf. To develop a good tempo and acceleration, try practice with your headcover on your driver. The additional resistance will help you push through the impact into a full finish. This will help you use tempo and to generate enough speed and power. #5 Shift your weight: To enable the ball to obtain more distance, rotate from your core through the shot so that your weight finishes on your left side. To check this, at the end of your shot your thighs should be close enough to fit a sheet of paper between them and an inverted V should form from your knee down. If the V is too far apart and your knees are not together, your weight is not on the right side. Reduce the size of the V and your balance and ball distance will be improved.

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MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH COFFEE by: Koos Marais

Some of my fondest childhood memories feature the image of a wood-fired Aga stove on a Highveld farm, between Witbank and Bethal, and a black frying pan with someone roasting coffee beans in the pan, carefully stirring the beans until they turned a glistening black, like polished leather, and the deep aroma carried by only the faintest wisps of smoke rising from the pan filling the kitchen and spilling over into the rest of the large farmhouse. Later on, the coffee would be ground in a hand grinder and brewed in a cotton bag inside a tall coffee pot on the black Aga. My coffee would then be laced with fresh farm milk and sugar, and I would enjoy it with my grandmother’s aniseed rusks. My wonder and awe at that coffee is an experience I can still recall in the finest detail. I have since evolved into the worst of coffee snobs, and I am not even ashamed of it. I lost the sugar and milk 40 years ago, but my early fascination has intensified into a fierce obsession ruling and dictating my movement and existence. My mantra has become, “If there is no good coffee, I either don’t go or I take my own.” That goes for long holidays, short holidays, brief weekends, or even an invited breakfast. The first real magic happened when I learnt the difference between arabica and robusta. These are the two strains of coffee. I hasten to say that the only real coffee is arabica – robusta is a cheap imitation of coffee. Perhaps it should not even be considered coffee. Robusta is always bitter, requiring the addition of sugar and milk. It is one of life’s “bitter” (intended) ironies that the majority of people go through life without ever appreciating the sweet, soothing, beautiful taste and smell of pure arabica. It is a fact that many restaurants, hotels and coffee shops exploit the cheap robusta and serve it either pure or mixed with a little arabica. I maintain that that is why many people continue to drink coffee with additives, thereby denying themselves one of life’s true great pleasures.

plastic container held the filter paper with the ground coffee. Hot water was added and it dripped through into the coffee pot. The plate would keep the coffee hot, and in some cases it was kept there for hours or even the whole day. Today I frown and even get a little unwell at the thought of that bitter brew. The coffee percolator was superseded by the French press, the “bodum” or plunger. The one good thing it did was to do away with that infernal hot plate. With the French press one had to serve the coffee right away, thereby avoiding the trap of coffee made an hour ago and sitting on that hot plate “brewing” (whatever that means) into that bitter, undrinkable mixture. And then came the espresso machine, more or less a decade ago. For the first time it was possible to drink barista-style coffee right in the comfort of your home. Espresso is made by forcing steam through a tightly compacted packet of finely ground coffee. Special, expensive machinery was always required but, finally, affordable machines for home use came to the market. Everybody can now have real espresso, at the push of a button. Sadly, even this technology is open for abuse by “robusta scammers.” No device can miraculously give you the soul-soothing experience of arabica coffee when using cheap robusta. The combination of arabica coffee and a proper espresso machine is the secret to state-of-the-art coffee. It is also highly addictive. Once one has become accustomed to this sensual, life-giving, inspiring moment of satisfaction, nothing else will do.I learnt it the hard way.

Over the years the remorseless march of technology has influenced my understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of coffee to the extent that my options have become very limited. Fortunately, my enjoyment of coffee has marched in step with the increase in the sophistication of the technology, one of the few fields of human culture where this is true. Even though my coffee now comes at the price of modern technology, the joy and pleasure I derive from it justifies it all. First the old cotton bag had to give way to the “magic” of a coffee percolator. The glass coffee pot sat atop a hot plate. Overhead a

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Many years ago I bought my first espresso machine. Soon the coffee habit became an obsession and some will say an addiction. It became impossible to drink any coffee except my own. I learnt not to trust the innocent little question, “Coffee or tea?” My taste receptors rebelled against the vile, bitter liquid my friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances served in the same manner as proper coffee. I learned to decline all invitations for coffee, often to the chagrin and annoyance of my best friends. My devotion to coffee came at the cost of relationships, I guess. However hard I tried, I could not bring myself to drink the liquid disguised as coffee by my well-meaning friends. The challenges of travel were suddenly compounded by my dedication and dependence on coffee, the real stuff. I met this challenge by travelling with my espresso machine. Everywhere I went, I took my espresso machine. It was a small price to pay for that heavenly first cup of coffee at the break of dawn every morning. At the time I was in the fortunate position of owning and flying my own aircraft, a Cessna 210. It had just enough space for a rather bulky espresso machine, and more than one lodge owner or safari operator frowned incredulously at this interesting piece of luggage that emerged from the tiny cockpit. I insisted. A week, weekend, or even one day without high quality coffee was a burden too ghastly to consider. I needed my coffee and I would have it, come what may. Life became somewhat easier when the next piece of technology appeared on the horizon, the world-acclaimed “George Clooney” Nespresso. The old, bulky espresso machine became an idle mantlepiece. Nespresso is the crown of the Nestlé corporation’s products. Everything about the product shouts quality and excellence: the machines, the capsules, the packing, the pamphlets, and most of all the taste and aroma. I became totally devoted to Nespresso. The device is also more compact, affording easier travel. Life was good. I could go anywhere and have my coffee, but one problem remained: I always required electricity for the Nespresso. The problem is that the best places in Africa don’t always have electricity. Though small, the Nespresso was also still quite bulky. I dreamt and googled for a device smaller than even the Nespresso; a portable, in the real sense, espresso machine. Then I came upon it, the miracle, the most wonderful machine devised by mankind, yes even better than an aeroplane, the miracle that is the Handpresso. It is a small, handheld, hand-operated device made in France. I tried everything for more than a year to import one into South Africa, but the French did not seem to be interested then. One Sunday evening, strolling through Brooklyn Mall, I saw it in the window of The Coffee Company! The next day I became the proud owner of South Africa’s first Handpresso. It uses special coffee pods and produces the same magical crema, the foam adorning the head of any cup of proper espresso. And most of all, it gives the exact same taste and aroma. The Handpresso is pumped like a bicycle pump, hot water is added, a coffee pod is placed in position, the lid is closed and the button is depressed. The brew exits the nozzle is a quiet, dignified way until the crema escapes in a definitive hiss, indicating the start of a most pleasurable experience. No electrical power is needed. The device is compact, almost fitting into a small ladies’ handbag, and functions easily and unfailingly. I now had the luxury and the freedom of travel with coffee, be it to

the wilderness of Cape Vidal, the bush of Botswana or even, with the aid of a Thermos flask, inside the cockpit of my little Cessna. I was now able to make my own espresso when my friends asked, “Coffee or tea?” When a hotel or lodge did not have an espresso machine, I could quickly satisfy my craving. I surfed the website, www.handpresso.com, and learnt that they also sell a few other accessories as well as a cigarette lighter-operated espresso machine, the Motopresso. I saw that they ran a photo competition. Devotees were invited to send photographs showing the Handpresso being operated in weird and wonderful places. I duly entered the competition with a photograph of me and my wife on the beach at Cape Vidal, complete with the little fire on the beach and our Handpresso and cups of espresso, with the fishing rods in the background. To our great surprise, we won the competition and received a Motopresso as our prize. I now travel the sub-continent with three espresso machines. If I can, I always pack the Nespresso, for its ease of operation and special taste. If I have electricity the Nespresso is the default option. I have used electricity in some fanciful places for one simple reason only: Nespresso. In the car I always have the Motopresso I won in the competition. The taste and smell of freshly brewed espresso, slowly sipped at 120 kilometres per hour, adds another dimension to a road trip. Stowed in the back of my AHA camping kitchen will be my Handpresso, to be unearthed for the next morning’s first espresso somewhere in Africa’s wilderness. Life has taught me a few lessons, the most important being that I am not special. Second to that is that life is too short for bad coffee. So please try and understand it is nothing personal when next you ask me “Coffee or tea?” and my eyes glaze over. Please be ready to open a bottle of good red wine instead if you do not have Nespresso or a decent espresso machine filled with a supply of Arabica coffee beans.

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SILVER LAKES Birds List Updated by: Johan en Liza Grobbelaar

THE COOK ON THE CORNER A WOMAN WORTH CELEBRATING Happy Women’s Month! With spring just around the corner, it’s time to spoil the beautiful, strong and intelligent women around you. I am a huge believer in women’s rights and the empowerment of women, and I have always worked alongside organisations that promote such values. In a certain way you could almost assume that I’m a feminist, although I’d be the first to highlight that that is probably an unfair assessment. The thing is, I grew up in a family with extremely strong women. My grandmother was a survivor – living into her deep seventies, having lost her parents, her husband, 3 children, all her siblings and most of her friends. Still, she had a ‘do what needs to be done’ attitude, inspiring me with her spunky spirit until the very end. My mother was a queen – a beautiful, strong woman who taught me to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves; to always do what is right, even in the face of adversity. I got such a large part of who I am from my mother, and now that I’m older – and hopefully a little wiser – I understand why she taught us the way she did or why she required certain behaviour or discipline from us. After Mom died, our beautiful aunt (who happened to live next door) took over the Mother Hen role in our lives. We had always been close, growing up as much in her house as in ours, but she graciously took over most of the duties that my mom used to perform. Our houses had gates linking the two gardens, and our aunt had a huge garden with a trampoline and a swimming pool, which meant that we naturally gravitated towards her. She is an incredibly graceful woman, soft as a cloud and with a heart of gold. She taught me that it’s good to be soft, it’s okay to be fragile, and that love is the most important thing you can give to another person.

Seline van der Wat

Altogether, although all these women were so different from one another, they all contributed strongly to who I became. We need to allow ourselves to learn from people that are different from ourselves and we also need to learn to celebrate the differences between people. It makes our world not only beautiful, but functional too.

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Our mother was definitely not a whizz in the kitchen, but she was ver y good at making comfort food. Our favourite treat as children was to have flapjacks for breakfast. Mom made them most Sundays, using the gorgeous smell of these fat little cakes to pull us out of bed in the morning. These flapjacks are super easy to make. In fact, I used this exact recipe to teach the Silver Lakes teenagers how to make these at Youth Day! May you constantly be inspired by those around you while inspiring them in turn, and may you always strive to be a woman worth celebrating.

MOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S (IN)FAMOUS FLAPJACKS Perfect served straight out of the pan onto a plate with a small drizzle of honey. Try toppings like Nutella, berries and cream, fruit salad, or crispy bacon for an extraOur cookbook, TWO By Seline and Leandri, was recently awarded an international Gourmand Award! Get your hands on it before it sells out, and morph from home cook to MasterChef! Available at bookstores countrywide or on TakeAlot.com for R300, or as an eBook online.

special treat. INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs 125ml white sugar 250ml milk 500ml plain flour

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15ml baking powder 2.5ml salt 30ml melted butter assorted toppings to serve 1. Beat the eggs and sugar together until light, pale and fluffy. The easiest is to use an electric mixer. 2. Add the mix and stir to combine. 3. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Lastly, add the melted butter and mix it in well. 4. Preheat a non-stick pan on a medium heat. 5. Spray the pan with a little Spray and Cook and spoon tablespoons of the mixture into the pan. 6. Wait for bubbles to form on the top and then gently flip the flapjacks over with a spatula. Wait for about a minute or two and then remove them from the pan. *These are best eaten hot, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them too long before you plan on eating them.

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KOBUS LOUW

DOMESTICS

& CHILDMINDERS GARDENERS

The Domestic Workers Act applies to Domestics, Gardeners, Childminders (including drivers of children) and those who look after the sick, aged or disabled in private homes. The Act specifies working conditions such as hours of work, overtime pay, salary increases, deductions, as well as annual and sick leave. Almost 10% of cases referred to the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) are disputes referred by Domestic household workers, Gardeners and Childminders. In most of these cases, they claim to have been unfairly dismissed. In this article I will refer to these employees as “Domestics”. When Domestic workers are dismissed they act in a very aggressive manner as they seek to be compensated money for the injustice that they believe have been done against them. It’s all about money you see.

So when you need to attend the CCMA proceedings, you have to prove two things. Was the dismissal for a “fair reason” and did you follow a “fair procedure”? You see, you can’t just dismiss your Domestic for theft without a disciplinary hearing. You need to afford your Domestic a fair hearing and all his/her legal rights normally associated with a disciplinary enquiry, such as an interpreter, representative, witnesses, etc. There are also other matters such as the legal minimum wages that need to be complied with, employment contracts and registration with UIF. If your domestic works for you for more than 24 hours a month, they must be registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund. The law requires further from you to give your Domestic a payslip and to keep an attendance register. I have therefore tied close links with an Insurance Broker and asked them how they can assist Employers of Domestic Workers to safeguard House Owners against unnecessary compensation awards to be paid to their Domestic. We have come up with an excellent solution and now have a plan for all Domestic Households to assist the Owner of the house. My aim is to assist the residents of Silver Lakes Golf Estate in disputes against their Domestics. You therefore have the peace of mind that you have your own “Labour Law Advisor” on call 24/7 for any assistance in regards to your employees and I will

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assist with all your legal compliance in terms of the Act. Prevention is better than cure and it is important that all proper procedures and policies are adhered to when it comes to hiring a helper. My service include: • Domestic worker Employment contract • Register the Domestic for UIF • Representation at CCMA • Compiling of a Work Schedule or Time Attendance Sheet • Assist with the compilation of a Pay Slip • Conducting your Disciplinary Hearing • Assist with Incapacity (Illness), Absenteeism and Stay-Aways • Substance and Alcohol Abuse at work, • Managing Poor Performance Domestics should not work more than 15 hours overtime in any week. Overtime is paid at one-anda-half times the normal wage (or the employee may agree to receive paid time off). They should also receive double pay on Sundays and on Public holidays. Employers whose domestics live on the property may deduct 10% of their salary for accommodation. And then there is the Maternity Leave issue, how long leave period can she take, what amount of salary to pay the Domestic for this period and how to go about for Domestics to get paid her UIF benefits, etc. Please contact me to set up a meeting to assist you with any of the above legal aspects and to comply to the Act.

Kobus Louw

United Employers Organisation of South Africa c. 082 850 2004 l 072 631 0636 e. domestic.law1@gmail.com

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT DR ILSE RUANE PSYCHOLOGY

Conflict is a difference in opinion. In other words, it is when one person’s goals or behaviour are in contrast with those of another person. Every person uses different techniques to handle conflict. These strategies are learnt in childhood and function automatically. Usually we are unaware of how we behave in conflict situations. We do what comes naturally to us at that moment. The trick is to see conflict as an opportunity to get to know each other better, to sort out misunderstandings and look for creative solutions that will satisfy both parties.

1.2 SHARK (FORCE TO WIN)

There are two factors that should be taken into account when looking at conflict situations:

1.3 TEDDY BEAR (GIVE IN – LOSE)

• Reaching your personal goals – You are experiencing conflict because your goal opposes the goal of the other person. Your goal may be more/less important to you. • Maintaining a healthy relationship with the other person – The relationship can be very important/less important to you.

The relationship is of prime importance – their own goals are of little consequence. Teddy bears want to be liked and accepted by others and feel that conflict should therefore be avoided. They believe that conflicts cannot be discussed without damaging the relationship. They give their goals up to preserve the relationship. Both parties experience suppressed/passive aggression if this style is used.

The importance of your own goals, as opposed to the importance of the relationship, as well as your conflict style will determine how you behave in the conflict situation. These styles are learnt and therefore, you can choose to learn a more effective style of managing conflict. There are five easy ways to identify conflict styles, namely:

1.1 TURTLE (WITHDRAW AND AVOID) Withdraw in order to avoid conflict. Gives up on both personal goals and the relationships. It is easier to withdraw from conflict than to resolve it. The turtle feels helpless and thinks that it is not worth the effort to try and resolve the conflict. If turtles have explosive arguments, it tends to reinforce their belief that conflict is bad and should be avoided at all costs.

Tries to overpower opponents by forcing them to accept their solution to the conflict. Their goals are highly important and relationships as well as the needs of the other person are of minor importance. Sharks believe that conflict is resolved by finding a winner and a loser, as long as they are the winners. They have trouble in acknowledging their mistakes. This style has the potential to destroy your relationship.

1.4 JACKAL (COMPRISING) They are moderately concerned with their own goals and their relationships with others. They seek a compromise. They give up part of their goals and persuade others in the conflict to give up part of their goals. They like to have an agreement where both parties can say: “We may not have got all that we wanted, but at least we got something”. This strategy implies a loss of something and is not really successful in resolving the emotions caused by conflict.

1.5 OWL (CONFRONTING) Owls value their goals and their relationships highly. Conflict, for them, is a challenge for growth. They seek a solution that achieves

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both their own goals and the goals of the other person. Owls don’t see conflict as a problem but rather as a means to improve relationships by reducing tension between people. They try to clarify the real issues and consider solutions that satisfy themselves and the other person. This style helps to maintain the relationship. Owls aren’t satisfied until tensions and negative feelings have been fully resolved. In addition, it is important to be aware of factors that negatively influence conflict, such as ‘silent treatment’, digging up old fights/ offences, words like always/never/typical, saying things like “you are just like your mother”, denial and sarcasm, feelings of guilt/ blaming the other person, and avoiding involvement. These hamper the process of conflict resolution and can result in deeper hurts. For effective conflict management: • Remember to define your needs. Think about what you want to say before communicating it. • Tell the other person what you want: send I messages like “I feel…”/ “I think…/“I understand…” • Listen to the other person’s needs/ find out what s/he wants – “I hear what you are saying…” • Think of possible solutions together; help each other to find the solution that will let both of you win. • Decide on a solution that satisfies both of you OR agree to disagree. • Try out the solution that you both decided on. • Evaluate the solution – tell each other if it is effective or not: How could you have handled it differently? In summary: Tips for effective conflict management: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Choose the right time and place – don’t hit and run. Stick to the topic and handle one thing at a time. Ensure that the other person receives the right message. Give the other person a chance to state his feelings/opinions. Listen to what the other person is saying, and ensure that you understand his thoughts, feelings and needs. Do not decide on behalf of the other person what his thoughts and feelings should be. Acknowledge your feelings and be honest about them. Be positive and find a solution that will satisfy both parties. Always handle others with respect. Resolve conflict immediately; avoid procrastination. Try to see conflicts from the other person’s point of view. Create an atmosphere of trust. Acknowledge your own mistakes. Accept that you cannot always get your own way; be willing to sometimes give in. Be open for others’ ideas/perspectives. If you take steps to change your behaviour, ensure that it is permanent change. Be specific with regards to the solution/compromise. Sometimes it is necessary to see the humour in situations.

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SMALLS DOMESTIC WORKERS Sandra Mahlangu, 0795448355. Domestic available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays – cleaning and babysitting. Reliable and proper. References with foreign families in the estate. My reliable domestic worker, Agnes Peta, is looking for work: ironing, cleaning and laundry. She is available 2 days a week – Tuesday and Saturday. She is a good and honest worker and has been working for me since 2012. She is very neat. Contact Makgabo on 072 531 2284 for a reference. My name is Tsitsi. I am doing domestic work in Silver Lakes for 5 days per week for 3 years. I am fluent in English and I am looking for work on Saturdays only. Please phone me on 061 966 7379. For reference call 083 231 0125.

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GARDENER Luckson Ndou is looking for garden work for 1 day per week (preferably Saturday). He is a good and honest worker and has worked in Silver Lakes since 2003. He can also assist with jobs such as painting, varnishing and small building jobs, and his work is very neat. Contact Luckson at 072 3435085 or contact Juanette at 0638637007 for a reference. Arthur is looking for gardening work for Fridays. He is a very hard worker. Please call Arthur on 073 953 4595. For a reference, please call Clive Long on 082 460 3722.

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