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How upskilling domestic helpers can transform elderly care in South Africa
Sunday Tribune
|January 18, 2026
SOUTH Africa’s population is aging rapidly.
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The proportion of citizens aged 60 and older has grown from 7% in 1996 to nearly 10% in 2022, representing over six million people.By 2050, this number is expected to reach 12 million, or roughly 16% of the population. With around 40% of people over 60 needing assistance with daily tasks, and this rising to nearly 50% for those over 75, the care sector is feeling the pressure. Many families already rely on domestic helpers to support aging parents or grandparents.
These helpers often take on the role of companion, cook, cleaner, and carer all in one. Their willingness to help is remarkable, but caring for older adults requires a different set of skills than caring for children or managing a household. As health needs become more complex, so does the care required.
The skills gap in home-based elderly care
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