A neighbour and friend of the deceased expressed shock and disbelief after the heinous act.

Shock and outrage following murder of 85-year-old grandmother

85-year old Lenziwe Mazibuko has become the latest victim of elder abuse, after her half naked, lifeless body was discovered in her home at Loskop near Estcourt on Monday 10 February. She had been raped and strangled. A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested for the crime and is in police custody.

Tafta CEO, Femada Shamam has called for justice following the heinous crime against a defenceless, older woman.

“We have not seen the full might of the law when it comes to protecting older people,” she said. “For years we’ve been talking about how important it is for us to create a safe environment for older people. We have all the laws in place, we’ve created awareness, but there’s still something fundamentally wrong.”

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