Embracing and protecting elders
Every October senior citizens around the world are honoured for their contribution to humanity.
In 1990 the United Nations declared 1 October as International Day of Older Persons.

The Ministry of Police and AgriSA will work together to develop a plan of action to create safety in farming communities.
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) in the Presidency has launched the National Development Plan (NDP) Brand Ambassador Programme.
Hearing loss affects many people around the world. According to the World Health Organisation, 360 million people worldwide suffer from disabling hearing loss, 32 million of whom are children.