{
  "id": 10767774,
  "title": "RETIRE IN STYLE: Life can be about work, play and giving back once you’ve hit 60",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/retire-in-style-life-can-be-about-work-play-and-giving-back-once",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T20:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-29-life-can-be-about-work-play-and-giving-back-once-youve-hit-60/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Southern Cape’s Garden Route, three residents aged 60 and above are embracing a life full of meaning, enjoyment and service to others. Alewijn Dippenaar, event director of the Outeniqua Chair Challenge and co-organiser of several other events, believes that \"never stopping making a meaningful contribution to society\" is the essence of life after 60. Ling Dobson, a successful real estate agent, found her passion in connecting people and remains enthusiastic about her work. Despite a heart attack in 2018, she continues to thrive due to the support of her partner, Gordon Shutte. Dr Peter Berning, a doctor who played for the University of Cape Town's rugby team, enjoys flying and has participated in expeditions to the North Pole.",
  "summary": "Three residents of the Southern Cape’s Garden Route demonstrate living a meaningful, fulfilling and fun life to the fullest.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alewijn Dippenaar, event director, thrives on meaningful contributions",
    "Ling Dobson, real estate agent, passionate about connecting people",
    "Dr Peter Berning, former UCT rugby player, enjoys polar expeditions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}