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Mandela Day volunteering: why giving your time changes lives … including your own

Mandela Day volunteering: why giving your time changes lives … including your own

July 23, 2026 | ,

For many, Mandela Day is an opportunity to paint a classroom, serve meals, plant a garden, or spend time with people in need. While these acts may seem small, they often leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond a single day – and not only on the beneficiaries. Research consistently shows that volunteering can improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, strengthen social connections, and create a greater sense of purpose.

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Golf Day gratitude from Tafta – thanks for supporting TEAL

Golf Day gratitude from Tafta – thanks for supporting TEAL

June 29, 2026 |

Our 2026 Corporate Golf Day on Friday, 19 June at Umhlali Country Club, was a tremendous success – bringing together businesses, community partners, sponsors and supporters in aid of TEAL – a crucial service for thousands of older persons across South Africa affected by elder abuse.

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Message from the CEO, Femada Shamam

Message from the CEO, Femada Shamam

April 29, 2026 |

It can be daunting to look at the sheer number of elders who rely on Tafta to meet their needs. Right now, we have 1 833 men and women over the age of 60 living in our buildings – including 105 who require full time frail care.

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We promote values of: Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Care, Respect, Integrity, Purpose, Service, Compassion, Environment.

We encourage all stakeholders in the spirit of these Values to support our Purpose: ‘To make dignity, growth and meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders.’

These values are promoted through our work daily with our beneficiaries, stakeholders and general public and carried through to our messaging and advertising on print, broadcast, electronic and social media platforms.  As such, The Association for the Aged, has a zero tolerance policy for any vulgar or rude, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, cyber bullying or harassing comments on all our platforms.

Any comments identified as such will be removed from our platforms. Should the perpetrator persist, he or she will be blocked and reported.

For enquiries or reporting please contact us on 0313323721 or email info@tafta.org.za