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Funding gap in caring for aged

Only 6% of South Africans can retire completely independently of others. The rest are dependent on a small government Old Age Grant, creating a funding gap for those who need frail care or assisted living services.

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Guardians Appeal 2026

Mrs R is one of the lucky ones. At the age of 94 she was still living at home, supported by her two devoted sons. But things were beginning to fall apart.

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Wisdom on ageing – the most exquisite chapter

In a note written just weeks before her 95th birthday, British actress Patricia Routledge reflected on the richness of her later years – a time of peace, gratitude, and quiet joy. “Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter – if you let yourself bloom again,” she said.

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Fuel price hike puts healthy nutrition under theat

It’s not just about paying more at the pumps. Almost every item we buy in the stores is transported by road – and hauliers will pass the increased cost on to the consumer. Everything – from bread and milk to pantry staples – is going to cost more.

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