18/06/2026
Speaking on behalf of the Premier, the MEC for Social Development Ms Florence Radzilani gave the keynote address at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in Musina. The theme was “Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work”.
She said elder abuse cannot be tolerated in homes, communities or institutions. Older people deserve to live in safety, dignity and respect. They are the keepers of our heritage and wisdom. They raised families and built the province, so they deserve care and protection.
The MEC also noted that many still suffer physical, emotional and financial abuse with most cases staying hidden because older people fear abandonment or being dependent on their abusers. She urged society to break the silence and report every case.
Her message to older persons in Limpopo was simple. You are valued. You are respected. You are not forgotten. She asked everyone to move from awareness to action and from compassion to real change.