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Savvy senior explorers: how to make your travel dreams a reality on a budget

Discover how over-60s can travel without exhausting their retirement savings. With expert tips on budgeting, flexibility, and smart planning, explore the world while enjoying financial freedom.

Travel
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Lucinda Evans makes dreams come true for over 60 pensioners on a life-changing luxury cruise

Lucinda Evans, a dedicated community activist, transforms the lives of 75 Cape Town pensioners by turning their dream of a cruise into reality, showcasing the power of community spirit.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Tech innovations at CES cater to the needs of the world's ageing population

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has highlighted a growing sector of technology aimed specifically at addressing the unique challenges faced by seniors.

Tech Gadgets
AFP|Published

Senior citizens plead for protection against verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse

In support of one of the Bill’s proposals of relocating older persons to a place of safety, the elders have welcomed this saying it would save most of them from acts of abuse by relatives who often misused their social grants and left them to suffer on their own.

News
Kailene Pillay|Published

Cape Town non-profit needs help opening a senior daycare centre for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

A non-profit company (NPC) from Cape Town is appealing for public assistance as they aim to open a senior daycare centre.

News Feel Good
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cape Town barber takes his ‘senior day’ mobile

A Cape Town barber, whose dream of taking his work mobile came true, is now going a step further to bring about change.

News Feel Good
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Barber’s dream to go mobile on the horizon

A Cape Town barber who has made it his mission to restore dignity and spread the cheer through haircuts is that much closer to having his dream come true.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Meet the Cape Town granny who celebrated her 102nd birthday

This Cape Town granny celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends on Sunday.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Elderly citizens in traumatic Robben Island experience say ’no thanks’ to CEO’s offer

The group of elderly citizens who were left bruised and injured during their Robben Island tour, when they were involved in a traumatic bus experience, have said “no thanks” to an offer by the Robben Island Museum CEO to remake and relive the experience.

News South Africa Western Cape
Crispin Adriaanse|Published

‘Most horrible experience ever’, says group who got injured during their Robben Island tour

What was to be a day filled with fun and laughter ended up traumatising a group of seniors and carers visiting Robben Island.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published