Speaking to the City Times on July 28, Ekurhuleni Central Cluster commander Maj-Gen Poobalan Subbiah said police went to the Lakefield property on July 22, where they found a man identified on social media as Japie Doctor Scorland/Scotland (63).
According to Manogari Moonsammy, who is head of the Benoni CPF’s Vulnerable Citizens Support Initiative (VCSI), she made the discovery two months ago, when responding to a domestic incident at the home.
“It was noted that the male helper appeared to be wounded and crippled,” Moonsammy said on Facebook.
“Concern and a sheer gut feeling prompted a follow up visit, where it was discovered that Japie appeared to be in a severe state of neglect, and in need of urgent medical attention.”
Moonsammy said the man claimed that he was not permitted to leave the property, was denied the right to vote, was beaten and had his toe amputated against his will seven years ago, amongst other complaints.
Subbiah said a committee was set up to investigate the claims.
Police visited the property on July 22, when Japie was transported to hospital.
Subbiah said the victim has not indicated any wrongdoing against him by the home owners.
As of 2pm ,on July 28, Japie had also not given police a statement.
The commander said that, at this stage, there is no evidence to support any wrongdoing on the part of the homeowner, adding: “We are still prodding this thing.”
A case under the Protection of Older Persons Act has been opened.
No arrests have been made.
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