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Beating the lockdown blues at Thembalami: Margaret Archer busies herself with an activity in the sun-filled occupational therapy room. Heather…
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Billie is not your average 100-year-old
When 100-year-old Billie Sack walked into the Inyoni Creek clubhouse, pushing her stroller and followed by her three daughters, the…
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Inyoni Creek celebrates Mother’s Day
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Rand Aid’s Inyoni Creek retirement village staff delivered home-made rusks and a message to each unit….
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