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Over the age of 60? Tafta is here for you.
A registered non-profit organisation (NPO 002093) and public benefit organisation (PBO), we offer a wealth of helpful information, advice and practical support to help you make the most of your golden years.
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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.
Community Support
Mandela Day 2026
Imagine reaching a stage in life where everyday comforts can no longer be taken for granted. A sturdy chair. A safe pathway. A welcoming communal space. Access to the equipment and support needed to live comfortably and with dignity. This Mandela Day, we’re asking you to be a part of the solution.
Rights of older people
Age-readiness vs Age-friendliness – preparing South Africa for long life
Did you know that there are now 6.6 million South Africans over the age of 60? Quietly, steadily and inevitably, our population is ageing faster than many of our systems are prepared for.
Active Ageing
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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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.
The power of partnership: how corporates keep non-profits thriving
It's easy to underestimate the impact of a charity golf day, or teams of volunteers turning up on Mandela Day to help local non-profits maintain buildings or provide services. After all, these are just a couple of days in a busy corporate calendar. Yet for organisations like Tafta, the generosity shown by the business community is crucial to sustaining life-changing services to older South Africans.
