By Akani Nkuna
The Congress of SA Trade Unions has welcomed the National Assembly’s passage of the Older Person Amendment Bill, describing it as a progressive step towards protecting the rights and dignity of elderly citizens.
The Bill aims to ensure that the elderly can retire safely and are shielded from abuse in care facilities or at home.
Cosatu said that the legislation addressed the widespread neglect and mistreatment that many older people continued to face.
“An important part of our efforts to build a more caring society, is ensuring the most vulnerable are protected from abuse and the elderly can retire in comfort and dignity,” said Cosatu parliamentary coordinator Mathew Parks in a statement on Wednesday.
“We are pleased (that) the government led by the African National Congress has driven this long overdue intervention to protect the safety and dignity of the elderly and affirm their fundamental constitutional rights.”
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