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eThekwini reopens oThongathi Crematorium after R6million upgrade

The eThekwini Municipality has reopened the oThongathi Crematorium following a R6 million upgrade aimed at restoring essential public services and addressing aging infrastructure. The facility faced prolonged service disruptions due to malfunctioning furnaces. The upgrade includes replacing the faulty furnace infrastructure, allowing the crematorium to resume full operations. Mayor Cyril Xaba emphasized the importance of the facility in restoring dignity and respecting cultural and religious traditions. The project is part of a larger initiative to rehabilitate crematoria infrastructure and改善

Se-Anne Rall | Published 1 hour ago

The eThekwini Municipality has announced the recommissioning of the oThongathi Crematorium as part of efforts to restore essential public services and address ageing infrastructure challenges.

The facility had experienced prolonged service disruptions due to broken and malfunctioning furnaces, which caused significant inconvenience to affected communities.

More than R6 million was invested to replace the faulty furnace infrastructure. The installation, testing and commissioning of new equipment has now restored full cremation services at the facility.

Mayor Cyril Xaba said the reopening represents more than the return of a municipal service, but also the restoration of dignity for communities.

“The recommissioning of the oThongathi Crematorium not only restores a vital Municipal service but also restores dignity and respect to the cultural and religious traditions that are deeply valued by our communities,” Xaba said.

The restored facility will provide residents with improved access to cremation services closer to home, reducing the need to travel long distances during periods of bereavement.

The municipality said the project forms part of a broader programme to rehabilitate crematoria infrastructure, eliminate service backlogs and strengthen the delivery of essential municipal services across eThekwini.

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