It is estimated that 27.9% of men and 45.2% of women in South Africa are physically inactive (Byrne et al., 2016). For South African 50 years and older, 60.5% are involved in low, 10.9% in moderate, and 28.6% in high physical activity (Peltzer K & Phaswana-Mafuya, 2012).

References:

Byrne, J., Eksteen, G., & Crickmore, C. (2016). Cardiovascular Disease Statistics Reference Document. Available from: https://www.heartfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CVD-Stats-Reference-Document-2016-FOR-MEDIA-1.pdf

Peltzer K & Phaswana-mafuya, N. (2012). Physical inactivity and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. African Journal of Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 6018.