Your Rights

Your Rights

Legislative Framework

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (Act 108 OF 1996)

Act 108 of 1996

Older Persons Act (Act 13 of 2006)

Act 13 of 2006

Older Persons Act Booklet

Older Persons Act Booklet

Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116 of 1998)

Act 116 of 1998

Housing Development Schemes Act for Retired Persons (Act 65 of 1988)

Act 65 of 1988

Housing Act (Act 65 of 1988)

Act 107 of 1997

Mental Health Care Act (Act 17 of 2002)

Act 17 of 2002

Health Laws Amendment Act(Act 36 of 1977)

Act 36 of 1977

The prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (Act 19 of 1998)

Act 19 of 1998

Social Assistance Act (Act 59 of 1992)

ACT 59 of 1992

Social Service Professions Act (Act110 of 1978)

Act 110 of 1978

Please note: The above list of Acts of the South African Government is by no means exhaustive in terms of providing protection for the rights and interests of older persons.

Other Resources

Older Persons’ Charter

Older Persons Charter- English