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Nowadays, caregiving by children of their elderly parents is more the exception than the rule
Explore the struggles of South Africans facing inadequate water and electricity services, as residents share their personal stories of hardship and call for change.
“This is not protection; it’s authoritarian overreach,” the party said.
Ma Agnes Bezuidenhout from Kenilworth celebrated her 103rd birthday with her nearest and dearest with a wonderful braai.
Anele Gift Hlaba, 19, did odd jobs at the homes of the elderly women, who trusted him.
The 20-year-old rapist knows the victim and her family.
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court for the murder of his grandmother, who was stoned to death at the weekend.
Relatives found the 77-year-old man in a pool of blood in the bathroom.
A 65-year-old woman in Bergman Square, Free State, was brutally assaulted during a home invasion. The attackers broke in while the woman and her family were sleeping.
While the aim is to gather around 200 packs of adult nappies (sizes from large to extra large), the old-aged home is also in need of linen savers to protect the bedding from being soiled, wet wipes, and other hygiene products for the seniors.
Pensioners from the age of 60 receive R2,180 a month and from the age of 75, receive R2,200, but some say money is deducted.
Forget bingo nights! These seniors swopped their walkers for the dancefloor – and partied until dawn.
The 20-year-old suspect fled after the woman bit his finger, leaving behind his sandals.
The South African Nursing Council Appeal Authority said there was evidence that the nurses who cared for Tholsiemah Naidoo violated regulations by failing to provide her with the necessary treatment.
The 59-year-old man was stabbed multiple times then buried in a shallow grave in the yard covered with two old fridges hiding the grave.
The 83-year-old man was found in a pool of his own blood and had sustained multiple stab wounds.
The dogs were put down by the SPCA on Sunday, March 3.
How you can help the elderly. . .
The eThekwini Municipality’s pensioner voucher project has come under scrutiny in the last few years, with many communities accusing councillors of stashing vouchers for friends and family.
Opposition parties say that all councillors should be given vouchers to distribute to the elderly in their wards.
The 75-year-old man’s body was exhumed from his backyard on Thursday, November 9.
The Standing Committee on Petitions has raised concern over the fact that in the current sixth legislative term, 51% of all adopted petitions were RDP-related.
The 89-year-old woman was found lying face down with her hands tied behind her back.
Residents in the community reported the 88-year-old grandmother missing after she had not been seen for a while.
Lawyers for the family of a 95-year-old great-grandmother who died after being tasered by Australian police said Tuesday they are suing the state government.