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Smart Financial Planning for South African Retirees: 5 Tips for a Secure Future
On the back of the South African budget announcement, the reality is that the cost of living will continue rising, which means income and retirement savings will have to go further. Barto van der Merwe, Managing Director of Renishaw Property Developments, says there are several proactive steps So...
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The image of seniors in rocking chairs staring day-long at the telly is as outdated as dial-up modems for connectivity and steering locks for vehicle safety.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...
RSCC enjoys the gift of giving on Mandela Day
Who said older people always need to be on the receiving end of community generosity? The residents and staff members of Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) were the ones who did the giving this Mandela Day when they baked cookies for a nearby youth centre. Busy hands and happy hearts chara...
A very special year….Senior Service’s 20th Anniversary!
By Clive Mantle 2022 is a special year for us at SeniorService! The year marks our 20th anniversary! YES, correct, SeniorService started in 2002 and we have been running our internet business since. For all of you who have only got to know us recently, here is the short story of our humble b...
New Life Community Services: 8 months Covid free record
When the reality of COVID 19 hit, few knew how to react, much less respond. Now as one reflects back on 2020 it has become the year that changed society, and how we go about our daily lives. This new normal has not come easy, especially for the frail and high risk among us. Yet …
Irene celebrates her centenary!
Ron Smith Care Centre resident Irene Watson celebrated her centenary on 8 September, with her daughter Fiona. Irene was born in 1921 in County Durham, England. Her father Richard was a farmer, while her mother Harriet assisted the local midwife. “I attended catholic junior school and was one of...