Morningside Ridge incense burning row resolved
The matter sparked outrage on social media with religious bodies accusing the body corporate and Wakefields Property Management of being religiously intolerant
THE issue of burning incense sticks at Morningside Ridge seems to have drawn to a close after an agreement between the parties.
Wakefields Property Management issued a statement on Tuesday reversing a decision to ban incense burning at the complex.
On 9 September, tenants of Morningside Ridge received letters warning them to stop burning incense sticks or face a fine.
The matter sparked outrage on social media with religious bodies accusing the body corporate and Wakefields Property Management of being religiously intolerant.
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“All residents are asked to respect other people, and be mindful of the environment in which they live. Community living is most successful when there is healthy respect, and tolerance for the rights and dignity of fellow community members. As such, the Trustees implore all residents to abide by the Body Corporate rules and regulations and demonstrate a healthy respect for each other’s cultures and practices,” said JN Wakefield, managing director.
The SA Hindu Maha Sabha engaged with Wakefields Property Management, in conjunction with the Board of Trustees of Morningside Ridge and reached an agreement.
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