Investigative hearing into systematic complaints relating to the treatment of older persons

The South African Human Rights Commission has completed its national investigation into the challenges relating to the treatment of older persons and released a Report: Investigative hearing into systematic complaints relating to the treatment of older persons.

"The report focuses on systemic issues that have a direct impact on older persons, specifically in their experience of attempting to access their constitutional rights. The Commission recognises that older persons constitute a vulnerable group with unique and differing needs compared to those of other vulnerable groups, such as women, children or people with disabilities, and that they therefore deserve focused attention in order to address and resolve the rights violations currently being experienced by older persons."