

Your worst nightmare ...
Armed intruders forcing their way into your home. Having a gun pointed straight at you. Staring down the barrel and wondering if this is how your life ends. Praying that these violent thugs won’t hurt you. Helpless, as they wrench your phone, purse, jewellery and other precious possessions from you.
That’s what happened to two ladies in their 70s at one of our Homes recently. One of them ...
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Community support for Mandela Day was inspiring
Jul 31, 2025
We were deeply moved by the incredible spirit of generosity shown by the public in honour of both Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service and Tafta’s own 67-year journey of care and dignity for older people.
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Tafta Council member awarded MBE
Jul 16, 2025
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Jun 27, 2025
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Guardians Appeal
Mar 2, 2025
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Rescue elders from toxic environments
May 30, 2024
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Hurting and helpless – help stop elder abuse
Nov 26, 2023
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How do you put a value on care?
Sep 12, 2023
Rights of older people
Elder Abuse – it’s not always what you think
When we hear the term elder abuse, we often imagine shocking headlines – physical violence or extreme neglect. But the reality is that abuse of older people often happens in quiet, everyday ways.
Active Ageing
Holiday fun that doesn’t break the bank – inexpensive activities for grandparents
With many parents today working full time, gran and gramps are often called on to look after children during the school holidays. Older people love to spoil beloved grandchildren – and the holidays are the perfect time for connection, laughter, and creating special memories.
Wellness
Puzzling it out – brain-boosting fun for older adults
A good puzzle is more than just a way to pass the time – it’s a workout for the brain, a source of satisfaction, and often an opportunity to connect socially with others.
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Langeler Towers
Langeler Towers 15 Prince Street,Durban Residential care supervisor: vacant Tel +27 31 337 7551...
Lucas Gardens
Lucas Gardens is an upmarket home offering studio, one and two bedroom units for fit and mobile older persons.
Langeler Towers
Langeler Towers 15 Prince Street,Durban Residential care supervisor: vacant Tel +27 31 337 7551...
John Conradie House
One block away from the beachfront, and close to Addington Hospital, John Conradie House offers State Pensioners affordable accommodation to rent.
John Conradie House
One block away from the beachfront, and close to Addington Hospital, John Conradie House offers State Pensioners affordable accommodation to rent.
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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