The Portfolio Committee on Social Development will from tomorrow, 25 August 2023, visit Mpumalanga province to conduct public hearings on the Older Persons Amendment Bill.

The amendments to the legislation aim to strengthen the protection and prevention of abuse of older persons, eliminate harmful traditional practices including witchcraft accusations against older persons and recognise the responsibilities of older persons in passing on inter-generational knowledge and wisdom. The Bill also seeks to make provision for the removal of older persons to temporary safe care without a court order.

The committee invites all interested citizens and organisations to attend the public hearings and comment on the Older Persons Amendment Bill.

Source: Parliament of South Africa