Department of Social Development confirms that an elderly woman has suffered a stroke and is now hospitalised after she was assaulted by a 19-year-old in a video that has gone viral

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The Department of Social Development has expressed shock and dismay at a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, which a man is purportedly seen assaulting an elderly woman. Minister Sisisi Tolashe says she has instructed officials to follow up on the information at their disposal to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to book. In a statement, the department noted a concern over the increase in the number of older persons who are abused despite government's efforts to strengthen key guiding legislation and related frameworks. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chief Director responsible to Older Persons at the National Department of Social Development, Civil Legodu.