Mobeni Heights crematorium closure highlights administrative failures

"MOBENI Heights crematorium closed" the POST, May 14 - 18th refers.

Once again this crematorium is in the news and for all the wrong reasons.

The closure, due to administration issues, has caused inconvenience and frustration for those who rely on its services. 

Ensuring compliance with regulations, including emission certificates, is crucial for the smooth operation of such facilities. The consequences of failing to renew the certificate are severe. 

Administrative oversight should not hinder the dignity and respect due to the deceased and their families. This shows the negligence of the city’s parks and gardens department. The eThekwini Municipality needs to replace staff with more competent individuals, who have the necessary skills and expertise; this could be a step towards resolving the issues at the crematorium.

The incinerators have been out of action for over ten years. The closure of the crematorium has caused significant inconvenience and distress to families and loved ones.

Privatisation is one potential solution and bringing in experts is definitely a viable solution. The chairman of the Clare Estate Crematorium, Pradeep Ramlall, and his team would have this crematorium fully refurbished within a month if they had the opportunity to manage it.

Without a doubt their administration sees Clare Estate as the best run crematorium in the country. My appeal to Rocky Naidoo, chairperson of the civic federation, and Visvin Reddy, of the MK Party, is to challenge the municipality in court if there is no solution.

To the eThekwini Municipality, I urge you to take immediate action to address the neglect of the Mobeni Heights Crematorium. Remember respect for the dead is a fundamental aspect of human dignity.

DHAYALAN MOODLEY

Mobeni Heights

** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. 

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