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Government increases support for care of older persons
Cape Argus
|October 02, 2025
OCTOBER 1 is celebrated as International Day of Older Persons and the Department of Social Development (DSD) has highlighted that it has increased funding from R231 million in 2024/2025 to R254m in 2025/2026.
The department said as it heads into Social Development Month in October, it wished to highlight the work of the Western Cape Department of Social Development to assist older persons.
It said this year’s theme is “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”, which highlights the transformative role older persons play in building resilient and equitable societies.
“DSD funds 112 residential facilities managed by NGOs, as well as 25 independent and assisted living facilities. It also funds 151 community-based service centres that offer recreational activities, and meals to older persons in numerous communities.”
The department said it had a statutory obligation to intervene when it receives reports of elder abuse.
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