The City of Cape Town has raised concerns over the limited available burial space left in its graveyards.
The municipality has called on residents to consider cremating their loved ones instead if this is not prohibited by culture or religion.
Cemeteries reportedly experiencing the greatest pressure are Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Goedehoop, Gordon’s Bay, and Mfuleni.
Community Services and Health MMC, Patricia van Der Ross said while they respect people’s cultures and beliefs, many of the metro sites are filling up fast.
“So we encourage residents to consider cremation where it is not prohibited by culture or religion. I also want to renew my call to communities at large to help us look after these spaces. Vandalism in our communities remains an ongoing challenge and it simply cannot be tolerated.”
Meanwhile, the Western Cape government has urged residents to use other available burial land across the province to relieve pressure on the cemeteries which are fast nearing their capacity.
-EWN
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