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Local 108-year-old swears by traditional food

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Modern food is not friendly to black people who are now facing a great health threat because they have moved away from more traditional nutrition, according to Flagstaff's 'oldest' resident.

Zizo Zikali
November 7, 2018

100 year-old woman’s secrets to good health

Our Health

Annah Tau has never bothered about trying to remain young - the resident of the Tembisa Old Age Home is 100 years old and says the main secret to living a long life is to avoid stress.

Marcia Moyana
October 25, 2018

No suitable care for SA’s elderly population

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South Africa’s elderly population is growing rapidly - but state mental health care is not adequate. About 30% of adults aged 60 and older will at some stage require medication to treat mental conditions.

Zizo Zikali
August 22, 2018

How money-wise gogos avoid loan sharks?

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FREE STATE – A small group of grannies, all strapped for money but determined not to make use of loan sharks, have come up with a unique savings plan that benefits both themselves and others.

Teboho
August 14, 2018

Relief for hospice after Health-e publishes their plight

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The critical care work done by the Alexandra Hospice will no longer be disrupted by the frequent power cuts experienced in the area thanks to the donation of blankets and a generator from African Bank.