I Feel Young! Why do I Have to Worry About Retirement?

Tshepo* visited his Grandma this weekend. Grandpa passed away nearly five years ago, and Tshepo can see that his Grandmother is struggling to make ends meet.

He remembers years ago when she would buy treats – she’d buy his Mum nice dresses and spoil him with the latest toys. She’d even given his uncle a top-of-the-range cellphone. “It’s so sad now –she can’t keep up with her bills.”

Tshepo can’t understand how she went from having enough money, to relying on the family to give her money to live. “Was she frivolous with her money, did she make some bad investments? There’s no-one who will employ her at her age, but she needs to stop being a burden to the family.” Tshepo thinks

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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