Flooding and damage hit Johannesburg cemeteries
Torrential rains cause chaos in Johannesburg cemeteries - check on your loved ones' graves
Recent torrential rains in Johannesburg have caused widespread flooding, grave subsidence, and collapsed headstones in various cemeteries.
The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is urging families to inspect their loved ones’ gravesites to assess any damage.
Affected areas include Avalon Cemetery in Soweto, Waterval Cemetery in Midrand, Olifantsvlei in the far south of the city, and Westpark Cemetery in Emmarentia.
While families are responsible for the upkeep of gravesites, JCPZ is committed to assisting families in reinstating gravesites and will only refill graves with the families’ consent.
Residents can help by visiting the cemetery, identifying and reporting any damage, and contacting the manager of cemeteries and crematoria, Zolile Mpophoma.
Residents can help by:
1. Visiting the cemetery.
2. Identifying and reporting erosion, caving-in of graves, and collapsed headstones and tombstones.
3. Contact the manager of cemeteries and crematoria, Zolile Mpophoma, by calling 011 712 6600 or emailing zmpophoma@jhbcityparks.com.
4. Providing the following information:
• Cemetery name
• Name of the deceased
• Section where the grave is located
• Grave number
JCPZ will strive to address concerns promptly and with the utmost care and respect.
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