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Go turquoise for the elderly
Go turquoise for the elderly Go turquoise for the elderly is a month-long campaign to create awareness around elders in communities, especially those not accommodated by elder care facilities. To commemorate the start of this campaign on 15 May, elders from Anna...
KwaZulu-Natal Flood Disaster update
Following the flood disaster in KZN, we face ongoing challenges with disruptions in electricity and water supplies, many left homeless and over 440 lives lost!
Enjoying a life worth living – elders visit uShaka Beach
JCH residents visit uShaka beach and dip their toes into the waves – part of Tafta’s commitment to ensuring elders enjoy a life worth living.
State of Disaster ends – life gets back to normal at Tafta
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lifting of the State of Disaster on 4 April 2022, restrictions have been repealed at Tafta with immediate effect.
Work for us – current vacancies at Tafta
Current job vacancies at Tafta, for those wishing to work in the field of elder care. Please check back regularly for new vacancies.
Tafta joins ‘Break the Bias’ movement for International Women’s Day
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, let us Break the Bias and remember and honour women like Mrs. S, a victim of gender inequality
Tafta joins global rally to support Age with Rights campaign
This week Tafta joined the global movement of the Age with Rights campaign to cast a spotlight on upholding the rights of older people.
Old Age Grant fails to meet basic care needs
Old Age Grant fails to meet basic care needs Although we welcome the inflation-linked old age grant increase of 5% announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his Budget Speech on Wednesday, 23 February 2022, it still falls far short of the cost of meeting their...
Improved elder care at Tafta – thanks to HBZ Bank and ARJO
Following recommendations for improved elder care made by ARJO, leading specialists in mobility solutions, Tafta approached HBZ Bank to sponsor for the upgrade of mobility and support equipment at John Conradie House.
Launch of innovative Telemedicine platform
During the annual Week of Older Persons, in collaboration with LionPride Investment Holdings, Tafta announced the launch of a new internationally renowned health monitoring digital app for elders.
Tafta Park resident has green fingers
For 36 years, Phillip and Estelle Swart lived in a house across the road from the land which would become Tafta Park.
United Nations promotes healthy ageing
By the year 2040, it’s estimated that globally, there will be 2 billion people over 60 years of age. As the ratio of old to young increases, so too does the burden of providing them with adequate care. These statistics lie behind The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021 – 2030).
KZN’s Top Women in Business – Tafta CEO earns her spot
Our CEO, Femada Shamam, has been selected as one of only 30 women honoured at the Standard Bank’s KZN Top Women in Business gala evening, which took place on 18 November at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel.
Letter of appreciation
Thanks to the staff nurses and sisters who kept us updated on our mother’s physical and emotional state and needs, especially during lockdown.