Vayda Megannon – The Conversation

Botswana’s long-awaited policy on older people is awaiting approval by President Duma Boko’s cabinet. MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images

February 25, 2026

Botswana’s hike of old age pensions hasn’t fixed the problem of who cares for the elderly – new study

Elena Moore, University of Cape Town; Dolly Mogomotsi Ntseane, University of Botswana; Gwen Lesetedi, University of Botswana; Vayda Megannon, University of Cape Town, and Zeenat Samodien, University of Cape Town

Caregivers in Botswana are being asked to do more with less.

Around 4 million South Africans receive a government grant for older people. Getty Images

June 13, 2025

Elena Moore, University of Cape Town; Vayda Megannon, University of Cape Town, and Zeenat Samodien, University of Cape Town

South Africa should back care for older people with real investment and action.