Picture this: you walk through a village in Limpopo’s Vhembe District, and it’s not unusual to meet someone who is 100 years old — still planting in their gardens, cooking for their families, or walking to greet their neighbours. In fact, more than 2 000 centenarians live here, with over 500 in the Thulamela Municipality alone. It’s a community where age doesn’t just mean survival — it means thriving. Today, we explore what Vhembe can teach the rest of South Africa, and even the world, about living longer, healthier lives.

<p>Picture this: you walk through a village in Limpopo&rsquo;s Vhembe District,&nbsp;and it&rsquo;s not unusual to meet someone who is 100 years old &mdash; still&nbsp;planting in their gardens, cooking for their families, or walking to greet&nbsp;their neighbours. In fact, more than 2 000 centenarians live here, with&nbsp;over 500 in the Thulamela Municipality alone. It&rsquo;s a community where&nbsp;age doesn&rsquo;t just mean survival &mdash; it means thriving. Today, we explore&nbsp;what Vhembe can teach the rest of South Africa, and even the world,&nbsp;about living longer, healthier lives.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>