Virtual civil society programme, 19 November 2025 at 09:00: Enjoying the golden years; safeguarding the aged from harm - click here for more information and to follow the livestream

Time

Activity

Speaker

Part A

09:00-09:05

Opening & Welcome

WCPP Speaker

Hon D Mitchell

09:11-09:15

Inputs

WCPP Deputy Speaker

Hon R Allen

09:16-09:25

Inputs on the WCPP oversight in safeguarding the rights and welfare of the elderly

Chairperson: Standing Committee on Social Development

Hon W Kaizer-Philander

09:26-09:41

Overview on the programmes offices effected in supporting the elderly:  the  Department of Social Development has effected in:

1. Social  worker capacity and responsiveness to ensure older persons are protected, supported and able to age with dignity within their respective communities including accessing community-based support services that promote self-reliance and inter-generational bonding.
2. Elderly persons assurance that old age homes are legal and comply with minimum standards.

Department of Social Development  

Hon Minister J Londt

09:42-09:52

1. Department  of Police Oversight and Community Safety including CPF’s role in elderly persons safety and security from abuse.

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

Hon  Minister A Marais

09:53-10:13

1. Elderly persons accessing information about their rights including assistance to grants such as SASSA.

SASSA  Representative 

Part B

10:14-10:24

Inputs by organised formations

Organised representatives inputs on elders lived experiences and key recommendations:   

Association for the aged (TAFTA)

Meals on Wheels

Khayelitsha association for the elderly

Black Sash

10:25-10:40

Response to participants inputs

Standing Committee on Social Development

Hon W Kaizer-Philander

Department of Social Development

Hon Minister J Londt

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

Hon Minister A Marais

SASSA Representative  

10:41-10:46

Final inputs

WCPP Speaker

Hon D Mitchell

10:47-11:00

Vote of thanks and closure

WCPP Deputy Speaker

Hon R  Allen