PADCA and HADCA, two of the largest organisations focused on serving the older adults of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, are set to merge after their members voted unanimously for this union.
Both have impressive track records in the field and bring strong individual qualities to the table. There is a long-standing congenial relationship, which has culminated in this collaboration.
“As non-profit and public benefit organisations, it is important for us to ensure our sustainability for the long-term because it gives confidence to those in our communities. Through our person-centered approach, we meet the needs of older adults while balancing the lifestyle they want to have, their health, and their finances,” commented PADCA CEO, Trevor Clowes. “By merging, we can better adapt to the changing environment, remain relevant in an increasingly competitive market, and ensure that we continue to empower ageless living. Our continuum of products and services, and our approach will remain at the heart of what we do. Our community service team will guide residents through this merger. For most residents in PADCA or HADCA villages, the transition will be an easy process, with their day-to-day experiences remaining much the same”.
John Hughes, CEO of HADCA, remarked “I am confident that with this merger, our two long-standing organisations serving older adults in this area, will now grow from strength to strength. There are good reasons why the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands is the current retirement Mecca in South Africa and we are excited to have our excellent facilities, in this special part of the world, as part of this new organisation.”
The synergy between HADCA and PADCA will increase their geographic and market share in an increasingly competitive space. Pooling resources and skills will improve and expand the service and product basket offered. The new organisation will leverage the opportunity for growth in affordable villages for older adults in the Pietermaritzburg, Hilton and Howick areas - a hotspot for this kind of living, which is especially appealing to those who are semi-grating from big cities in South Africa to the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.
Pictured here: Prof Mark Lang (Chairman of PADCA), Trevor Clowes (CEO of PADCA), John Hughes, (CEO of HADCA) and Malcolm Powell, (Chairman of HADCA) working on a smooth transition.