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Rand Aid leaders gain global insight at Cape Town conference
A delegation from Rand Aid Association joined global thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the International Federation on Ageing’s (IFA) 17th Global Conference, held from September 9 to 12 in Cape Town. Representing Rand Aid were CEO Gert Coetzee; Amanda Diener, GM of Commercial a...
Massive Clean-Up on the KZN Mid-South Coast Is Creating an Investor-Friendly Environment
The incredible natural assets, subtropical climate, and comparatively affordable coastal property prices have positioned the KZN Mid-South Coast as an in-demand real estate destination. This is now being further strengthened by the public-partner initiatives beautifying the area, with joint effor...
Why pet-friendly retirement villages are becoming evermore popular
Retirement used to conjure up images of quiet afternoons, bingo nights, and maybe a garden gnome or two. But today’s retirees? They’re rewriting the script – and they’re doing it with a furry companion by their side. Across South Africa, pet-friendly retirement villages are becoming n...
Rand Aid powers ahead with smart solar and water solutions
In the face of mounting service delivery challenges, Rand Aid Association is turning adversity into innovation. Regular power and water outages continue to affect daily life across South Africa. In response, Rand Aid has begun implementing large-scale, integrated alternative energy and water syst...
The 5 ways that modern retirees are keeping young
By 2050, the World Health Organization anticipates that the number of people aged 60 and older will have doubled from 2020, with modern medicine and improved lifestyle choices contributing to this. This has changed the way people view ageing, with age-old barriers being broken and senior citizens...
Residents identify rare dragonfly species on the KZN Mid-South Coast
Located within the vast 1,300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct on the KZN South Coast, the mature lifestyle estate of Renishaw Hills has been developed with a strong focus on conservation. This sustainable approach has drastically enhanced the region’s biodiversity, with resident ‘citizen sc...
Indigenous gardening book launch a blooming success
The stunning indigenous gardens of Renishaw Hills in Scottburgh provided a perfect backdrop for a special event celebrating the visionary work of renowned botanist, landscaper, and author Dr Elsa Pooley. On Thursday, 20 March, guests gathered for the launch of her latest book, South African Indi...
Activities and social life in retirement villages
Retirement villages are vibrant communities designed not just for living, but for thriving in one’s golden years. These communities understand that social engagement and recreational activities are key to maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The activities can include: Recrea...
Belvedere Group becomes RetireWell SA but more Life Rights contracts are breached…
It was in February 2021 when Carte Blanche interviewed self-declared wealthy retirement village and development mongers, Piet and Willem Steyn, who personally sit on the Trusts of the 12 retirement villages in the Belvedere Group… The excuse at the time for not honouring their contractual o...
Remarkable Rand Aid residents who redefine the image of ageing
The image of seniors in rocking chairs staring day-long at the telly is as outdated as dial-up modems for connectivity and steering locks for vehicle safety. The World Health Organisation estimates that by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over “The more candles on y...