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Discovery says the healthier people are in their golden years, the less they’ll spend on healthcare, thus making their savings go a mile further.
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South Africa’s pension system gets a C grade every year. The social security net is barely enough to cover all elderly citizens’ needs. And the fact that people are living longer isn’t helping.
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