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Varsvlei Senior Citizen Club Embarked on an Awareness Campaign

Varsvlei Senior Citizen Club embarked on an awareness campaign at the Cleary Park Shopping Centre in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth.The Northern areas is crime infested where reports have been made of GBV&F. The distribution of pamphlets to educate our...

International Day for Older Persons: Free State Celebrations

The Free State Forum celebrated International Day for Older Persons in Bloemfontein Older Persons from various districts attended the event. Premier MaQueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae delivered the keynote address.

International Day for Older Persons: North West Celebrations

In celebration of the 2025 International Day of Older Persons, the North West Senior Citizens Forum (NWSCF) embraced this year’s theme: “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-being, Our Rights.” During its general meeting held on 30...

International Day for Older Persons; Eastern Cape Celebrations

Members of the Forum in the Eastern Cape commemorated Older Persons Day with a gathering at the Jakes Gerwel facility in Aeroville, Somerset East. The Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, General B. Holomisa, delivered remarks on behalf of the national...

Limpopo Workshop

Executive members of the Limpopo Older Persons Forum participated in a workshop hosted by the SAOPF on the 23rd of September, aimed at strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of the forum in the province. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Department of...

Organisations for older persons in North West receives assistance

The North West Provincial Government hosted an event for older persons in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District on 10 September. During the event, the MEC for Social Development, Ms. Lenkopane, officially handed over donations to three local organisations: Kamohau Home...

Golden Games: Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

The SAOPF's Desireé du Plessis speaking at the Golden Games event of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro!

Ward 10 in North West Launches Forum

A new local forum for older older persons was launched in Ward -10 (Mahikeng) in North West on the 20th of August 2025. Ms Jane Mogorosi was elected as Chairperson. 

North West Senior Citizens Forum Stands up Against GBV

The DR K K Older Persons Forum under North West Senior Citizens Forum held an awareness campaign against Gender Based Violence and FemicideThe event took place on the 27th June 2025The assembly point was the Klerkdorp Social Development Offices en route to the...