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TAFTA
(THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE AGED)

Customer Base: beneficiaries of service: ± 3500 older
people (reduced, due to Covid-19)
No. of Employees: 135 permanent; 100 outsourced
KEY PERSONNEL
CEO: Femada Shamam
Chief Financial Officer: Nita Sewpersad
Divisional Manager Support Services: Bernard Courtois
Divisional Manager HR /Admin: Marshnee Naidoo
Divisional Manager Fundraising, Marketing and Public
CEO:
Femada Shamam Relations: Prevashni Naidu
Divisional Manager Operations: Yoshina Kistensamy
Full Name of Company: TAFTA (The Association for CONTACT DETAILS
the Aged) Physical Address: 80 Samora Machel Street, Durban, 4001
Industry Sector: Social and Community Services Postal Address: P.O. Box 2983 Durban, 4000
Tel: +27 (0)33 23 721
Services / Products: Non-profit organisation – Care of Fax: +27 (0)86 297 0798
the Elderly E-mail: info@tafta.org.za
Date Established: 1958 Website: www.tafta.org.za

INSPIRING ACTIVE AGEING either free or at a nominal charge, and the organisation
relies heavily on contributions from local businesses
The Association for the Aged (Tafta) is a non-profit and individuals made through fundraising efforts.
organisation situated in Durban with more than 60 SUPPORT SERVICES
years of service in the sector of elder welfare. Our aim Tafta provides the following services:
is to encourage the elderly to live as independent
members of the community for as long as possible Accommodation
and to provide care for those who are no longer able We provide suitable accommodation in 13 buildings,
to look after themselves. to +/- 1800 elders in our care; of which approximately
188 are in frail and assisted living care.
Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading
provider of care and support focusing primarily on Residential Living
the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups Independent older persons who are able to perform
in eThekwini. Our many support services contribute activities of daily living can be admitted into
to our purpose of making dignity, growth and a residential accommodation. Tafta homes offer a secure
meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders. This environment for elders who pay for lodging and have
is delivered through a basket of services including access to additional services such as home care services,
accommodation, community outreach and social meals, social work services and other activities.
work services.
Assisted Living
Our unique proposition lies in creating value for clients Tafta helps older persons with their activities of
and our partners with a key focus on outcomes and daily living such as cleaning their rooms, and carers
benefits. Our strength in healthcare, community to assist with personal hygiene and medication
outreach programmes and community development administration.
initiatives are our main differentiators. We seamlessly
integrate our services with best-in-class processes and Community Support and Outreach
programmes that maximise efficiency, quality, safety Support services such as Meals on Wheels, and home-
and service excellence. All Tafta services are provided based care services enable elders to continue living

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