Guided by the South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013 (South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013, 2014), the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is a body that investigates violations and conditions of human rights for all vulnerable populations in South Africa (safeguarding against exploitation, violence and abuse). The SAHRC has held an investigative hearing into systematic complaints relating to the treatment of older persons in 2015 (SAHRC, 2015). This investigation focused on stakeholder engagements, informing the public about violations brought to its attention, as well as identifying systemic issues that are in violation of older persons’ constitutional rights.

References:

SAHRC. (2015). Investigative Hearing Report: Investigating hearing into systemic complaints relating to the treatment of Older Persons. Available from: http://www.sahrc.org.za/construction-site/home/21/files/SAHRC Investigative hearing report.pdf

South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013, Pub. L. No. No.40 of 2013, 1 (2014). http://www.joasa.org.za/2013-040.pdf