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Author: Professor Stephan Geyer
Professor Stephan Geyer
Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of Pretoria.
Elder abuse remains one of South Africa’s most hidden and underreported social crises. Professor Stephan Geyer argues that protecting older people requires urgent action from government, communities, businesses and citizens as new threats, including cybercrime and financial scams, place seniors at even greater risk.