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South Africa: Elder abuse — W Cape teen charged with assaulting his grandmother

South Africa: Elder abuse — W Cape teen charged with assaulting his grandmother

Africa Links 24 with Vincent Cruywagen
Published on 2024-07-17 19:00:45

The Kuilsriver Magistrates’ Court earlier this week granted Sindiwe Ngqaza a protection order against her 19-year-old grandson Luvo Ngqaza. He was released on a warning with conditions pending his trial.

Luvo Ngqaza allegedly assaulted his 82-year-old grandmother, causing her to suffer a stroke and become wheelchair-bound. The incident took place on 14 June in the kitchen of her home in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.

The conditions imposed on Ngqaza are that he must attend his trial, stay…

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