There are 16.7 million women in South Africa aged 15 or more. For the population of women (females 15+) as a whole 13% are aged 60 or more. For whites the percentage is over 25%. (StatsSA Mid-year population estimates, 2007)

This week’s theme: Women in South Africa

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