City of Ekurhuleni - Maintain our Cemeteries

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#1

Poor maintained of 9 of my love ones rest place . Collapsing of graves

Nel Joos (Kemptonpark , 2023-06-06)

#2

It is important to maintain our city and make cemeteries safe and beautiful

Bridget Hart (Birchleigh, Kempton Park, 2023-06-06)

#3

My dad is buried at Zuurfontein Cemetery and I have been fighting to have the cemetery’s cleaned up since Jan22 to no avail.

Lorraine Porter (Jnb, 2023-06-06)

#4

I am fedup with the non delivery of services and the total decay of our city

Corrie Henn (Kempton Park , 2023-06-06)

#7

I think it is important to keep our cemeteies clean, tidy and safe.

Henning Olivier (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#10

Lack of maintance in all aspects of ekhurleni

Eddie Enslin (Kempton park , 2023-06-06)

#11

The cemeteries are a disgrace and now a health and safety hazard.

Raymond Rappard (Benoni , 2023-06-06)

#16

I support the cause through dignity and respect

Christopher Higgins (Benoni , 2023-06-06)

#17

People want to visit their dearest graves and it look like a jungle and not safe.

Marius Wessels (Kempton Park, 2023-06-06)

#19

this should be happening, and it isnt... appaulled

Candice Mounsear-Wilson (Gauteng, 2023-06-06)

#20

I think it is the right thing to do to honour out dead.

Leslie Bruce Taylor (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#21

I’m in favour of upkeep and maintenance

Martin Anthony (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#22

I’m signing because I want service delivery back in Benoni on all levels. I pay high rates and taxes every month, yet the town is a disgrace. Potholes, street lights not working, parks unkept etc

Mary Lakin (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#23

This is the last place of my mother and father and it looks terrible

Christo Van der Walt (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#24

My husband and I went to the cemetery this past Sunday, and the condition of the place is appalling, what happened to respect for the dead?
Please restore these places of rest to the condition they should be.

Marlene Chennells (BENONI, 2023-06-06)

#28

The municipality is failing on all service delivery levels.

Barries Barnard (Kempton park, 2023-06-06)

#29

I can’t even visit my parents and sister’s grave , can’t find them because of the long grass , it disgraceful and disrespectful, this government should lower their heads in shame

Steven Jooste (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#30

I have several loved one's buried in this cemetery.

Dawn VOLLMER (Benoni , 2023-06-06)

#31

It's a disgrace

Robert Oakes (Benoni , 2023-06-06)

#32

This municipality must do the work that they get paid to do it's disgusting how we are moving backwards

Fanie De Jonge (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#34

Our loved ones deserve to rest peacefully with dignity where they are buried

Lisa Atkins (Edenvale , 2023-06-06)

#38

The condition of our local cemeteries is a disgrace. Is there no respect by our Municipality even for our ancestors anymore - I thought that was something which was respected especially
in African culture.

John Kaye (Boksburg, 2023-06-06)

#39

The cemeteries are in an appalling state and it feels too dangerous to visit loved oned

Sean Stevens (Boksburg, 2023-06-06)

#45

The cemeteries are in a severe state and unsafe to go and visit bereaved loved ones.

Sharon Porter (Ballito, 2023-06-06)

#46

It's not fair that my loved ones graves are vandalised and the cemetery is shocking

Trudy Jones (Kempton Park , 2023-06-06)

#47

I'm unable to visit my late family's gravesites as the grass is higher than me, making it impossible to reach them.

Lerato Ramodike (Benoni , 2023-06-06)

#48

Because our graveyard are getting worse with every passing day

Jessica Ramodike (Ekurhuleni , 2023-06-06)

#49

It is scandalous how our cemitries and parks looklike.

Amanda Roets (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#54

Ekurhuleni cemeteries are in a disgraceful condition, preventing citizens from remembering their loved ones and encouraging crime of all kinds. The people in charge of this Metro have no respect for departed family members.

Ross Clarkr (East Rand, 2023-06-06)

#55

I want our city to be beautiful

Priscilla Nadasan (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#57

I believe that citizens should have the opportunities to visit their family's resting place in safety.

Delia Botha (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#58

My mother's grave stone at South Park cemetery cannot be found because of tall grass

Linda du Plessis (Benoni, 2023-06-06)

#60

Precious memories, need to be cleaned out of reapect

Elsabie Hoffman (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#61

I have relatives laid to rest and visited Alberton North Cemetary and it looks horrific at the cemetary there is even a mayor laid to rest

Petrus Moller (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#62

The cemeteries should be maintained. It is a disgrace to see what they look like

Marian Van Der Merwe (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#63

We need to make a change

Wilma Van Zyl (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#64

It is a disgrace that your loved ones be layed to rest at great expense and you do not feel safe to visit, and the cemetery is in an unkept state.

Rico Bester (Kempton Park, 2023-06-06)

#65

I'm signing because parks. Sports grounds and cemeteries needs to be maintained as this was done since the beginning of time.

Riaan Lombard (Kempton Park, 2023-06-06)

#66

My family is buried there cant go there long grass, homeless druggies and in a state

Lourens Smit (Johannesburg , 2023-06-06)

#69

It’s unsafe to go visit a loved ones grave in the state that our cemetery’s has been left!

Monique Lamprecht (Bredell Kempton Park, 2023-06-06)

#70

Cemeteries are important to our culture and heritage.

Carel Grünewald (Alberton, 2023-06-06)

#72

I want to see change in our township cemetery.

Sibongile Prudence Mazibuko (Daveyton, 2023-06-06)

#75

Maintenance of our cemeteries needed Urgently please!

Ana Paula Silva (Alberton , 2023-06-06)

#76

Graveyards are neglected and slowly losing their dignity because of vandalism.

Portia Nhlapo (Boksburg , 2023-06-07)

#77

Anyone should have respect for people we have lost! They were after all our loved ones.

Veronica Kruger (Benoni, 2023-06-07)

#78

My son's grave is in the Crystal Park cemetery and we go and clean the grave every 2 weeks. The place is overgrown so badly that you can't see the tombstones through the weeds. Please take better care of the cemeteries through out Ekhurleni

Francine Maritz (GERMISTON, 2023-06-07)

#81

Can't visit my husband's grave Alberton North .. the weeds are so high its become very dangerous due to vagrants hiding.. it's appalling to see our before garden like cemeteries looking like jungles .. NO RESPECT..

Eddie Barandas (Johannesburg, 2023-06-07)

#82

We should never forget where we came from, and those who came before us.

S Kleynhans (Alberton, 2023-06-07)

#83

The current state of cemeteries within our communities are deeply troubling. We can’t accept the lack of maintenance and neglect of these sacred sites. We request transparent reporting on progress!

Michelle Dos santos (Edenvale, 2023-06-07)

#84

It's absolutely ridiculous that the CoE has absolutely not respect for the deceased. Or the living that would like to visit deceased loved ones

Tracy Serfontein (Kempton Park , 2023-06-07)

#85

My dad and mom wants to rest in peace??
Cant go there it looks horrible

Linda Rikus Brits (Kempton Park , 2023-06-07)

#86

I cannot go visit my grandparents and father graveyard at Edenvale, it's not safe and it's badly kept

Miriam Josemaria (Edenvale , 2023-06-07)

#88

Our cemeteries are unsafe and unkept

Nedine Swart (Benoni, 2023-06-07)

#90

Graveyards should be maintained and protected.

Lee-Ann Britton (Nigel , 2023-06-07)

#93

Maintaining of cemeteries in Ekurhuleni

Christa Potgieter (nigel, 2023-06-07)

#95

A resident for 71 years, and I let my head down in shame to see what happened the last 30 years. Give this country back to us so we can try and save it please. I'm not thanking you, I'm begging you ANC. YOU'VE PROOFED THAT YOU CAN'T DO IT.

Corrie Coetzer (Alberton, 2023-06-07)

#96

We have a right to visit our loved ones that has passed away but with the way the cemetry looks now you cant even read whats on the headstone if there is still a headstone. It is not safe to go to the cemetry.

Eu-Audia Hinze (Nigel, 2023-06-07)

#97

The total lack of maintenance of our cemetries and security of infrastructure.

Nick Russouw (Nigel, 2023-06-07)

#100

I can't visit my loved ones final resting place because of overgrown grass and thorns

Nokuthula Hlatshwayo (Alrapark, 2023-06-07)

#101

Respect should be shown for loved ones who have pasted on.

Those sites need to be maintained and kept pleasant.

Gayle Horn (KEMPTON PARK, 2023-06-07)

#102

Our parents are buried there and it is not safe to visit their graves to pay our respects.

Anne Downham (Benoni, 2023-06-07)

#103

The poor state that the cemetery of Nigel is in and lack of regular maintenance. Safety is also a matter of great concern.

Jan Vantonder (Nigel, 2023-06-07)

#106

I'm signing this because it is a disgrace hou our cemeteries looks like

PJL Strydom (Ekurhuleni , 2023-06-07)

#107

We as South African citizens pay for services in our towns. Show that you have respect for yourselves and for people you represent by cleaning and maintaining all public places!

Janie Paul (Bonaero Park, 2023-06-07)

#110

Cemeteries need to be cleaned, respect the final resting place for your families and friends.

Carol Phillips (Nigel, 2023-06-07)

#111

My parents ashes are stored in the memorial wall at Zuurfontein cemetery in Kempton Park and the cemetery has been totally neglected which is totally disrespectful to our ancestors

Sabine Seier (Boksburg, 2023-06-07)

#113

This has always been a Municipality function and should be addressed in house accordingly.

Edward Douglas (Nigel, Gauteng, 2023-06-07)

#115

Vandalism going at Duduza old cemetery
MP Mabena

Mkhushulwa Mabena (Ekurhuleni, 2023-06-07)

#117

I want the loved ones to be dignified

Nonzwakazi Petlele (Geluksdal, Brakpan, 2023-06-07)

#118

Grass needs to be cut this is utterly nonsense that they cut only once a year.

Charles Reynolds (Kempton park , 2023-06-07)

#119

I think the local cemeteries in Ekurhuleni are in a dangerous and disgusting condition.

Peter Holt (Ekurhuleni, 2023-06-07)

#122

I am signing because I am flabbergasted by the lack of delivery of such basic services.

Dempsey Noge (Springs , 2023-06-07)

#124

The cemeteries are a disgrace and disrespect to the dead. What has happened to our moral compass? So sad to see can’t visit a Cemetary because ignorant safe and overgrown and not looked after, to see our loved ones like this …..it’s terrible.

Lucy de Freitas (Alberton , 2023-06-07)

#128

I am signing this document because of i believe our loves deserve a respect, Graveyard need maintenance.

Daniel Bocibo (Ekurhuleni, 2023-06-07)

#129

I can't go to the cemetery to visit my dad without been covered in blackjacks from head to toe, or twisting my ankle cause I cannot see the ground in front of me has collapsed.

Samantha Bouwer (Boksburg , 2023-06-08)

#130

Our cemetery's are in a shocking state and the need to be taken care of. The grass is very long and the headstones are falling over.

Andrea Pike (Benoni, 2023-06-08)

#135

I have parents, grandparents, friends as well as other family members buried there, this is a disgrace. We paid for those graves

Dalene Woest (Alberton, 2023-06-08)

#136

I also have notic that the cemetery is bad and I had to go clean up by my loved ones

Mashooda Hossen (Benoni , 2023-06-08)

#137

I am sick and tired of ANC employees getting paid for a job and that I have to pay for it and they do absolutely nothing!!!! They sit in their behinds and just do zero!!

Susan Goncalves (Nigel , 2023-06-08)

#138

Something really needs to be done our surburb is going to the dogs

Shabnam Pandor (Benoni, 2023-06-08)

#139

Kindly clean our cemetries it looks disgusting. With the long grass it is not save because the criminals hide in the grass and attack people

Hester Potgieter (Benoni, 2023-06-08)

#142

The cemeteries(Rynsoord) does not get maintained and grass is not getting cut. No security at all.

Please get it sorted as it looks horrendous!

Magda Mostert (Benoni, 2023-06-09)

#144

THIS GOVERNMENT IS SO USELESS IN MAINTAINING ANYTHING!!!
ESPECIALLY A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LIKE SOUTH AFRICA!
YOU AS A GOVERNMENT HAVE DISTROYED EVERYTHING YOU'VE TOUCHED!!!
YOU'RE ANCESTORS AS WELL OF SOUTH AFRICA ARE ASHAMED THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN MAINTAIN ALL OUR ANCESTORS RESTING PLACES!!
ABSOLUTELY A DISGRACE TO TO THEIR HONOR & TO EVERYONE!!

Renée Bezuidenhout (Jhb , 2023-06-09)

#146

It is true that the cemeteries are not taken care of by those who are paid to do what they are suppose to do

Mziwandile Jacobs Jacobs (Nigel , 2023-06-10)

#147

My son grave is under water and am really hurt.

Lina Sibongile Ndhlovu (Daveyton , 2023-06-10)

#148

I am a woman alone and the grass all iver the cemetries ate a dusgeace abd a place where crime can be done and is not acceptable. I can't go to the cemetry alone anymore to visit any relatives graves and that is also sad

Magda Bruyns (Nigel, 2023-06-10)

#150

The disgusting state of out cemetery

Glen Mcluckie (Nigel southafrica , 2023-06-10)

#152

Our Municipality is not concerned about anything. If I was the Mayor I would not show my face in public. Everywhere you look it is an absolute disgrace. Does that not make the Mayor feel useless at his job?? A job that he actually gets paid for.

Jenny Grieff (Western Extension, BENONI, 2023-06-11)

#153

Kempton's cemetries need to be maintained.

Magda Van der Lith (Kempton , 2023-06-12)

#154

In support to maintain the cemetery. Keeping it clean and the infrastructure maintained. Increasing the security aswell

Charne Nel (Kempton Park , 2023-06-12)

#156

The Ekufhuleni environment (parks, roads, buildings and grave sites) have been neglected. However, there are people and contractors that are employed and get paid but there's nothing to show for those payments.

Joe Mokgoatle (Ekurhuleni, 2023-06-12)

#158

I sign because we visit the new cemetery often and it is in a poor state and not maintained

Nic Appelgryn (Boksburg, 2023-06-14)

#161

R. P. Lepota

Relebohile Lepota (Ekurhuleni , 2023-06-16)

#162

The place is in a state, its not maintained, the ground is extremely uneven you have to tred carefully as to not break an ancle. My parents are burried there

Theresa Dormehl (Kempton Park, 2023-06-17)

#164

My loved ones are buried there. It is unsafe to visit. No security and flowers and momentos get stolen

Juanita Marshall (Kemptonpark, 2023-06-20)

#165

Benoni cemetery is an absolute disgrace. we can even visit our loved ones.

Heather Prinsloo (Benoni, 2023-06-20)

#167

P91 is a very dangerous road when its dark.
2nd they need to make it 2 lanes staight through. That would make the traffic flow a lot better. The P91 is dangerous because people do not want to sit in traffic waiting... then they overtake a d cause accidents.

Ria Pieters (Birchleigh , 2023-06-23)

#168

We need our loved ones to be in a safe and clean inviroment. We need to visit our loved ones, without having to take extra people to be safe.

Hester Le Roux (Kempton Park, 2023-06-23)

#172

The tombstones are getting broken and it is dirty

Dorothy Letsoalo (Kempton Park , 2023-06-29)

#173

I m signing because I care with my community.

Nthabiseng Monareng (Benoni , 2023-06-29)

#175

I agree with cleaning & taking good care of cemeteries and getting security

Mosima Ramphele (Goederberg , 2023-06-29)

#176

I am agreeing with concerns raised in the petition as the resident of Nigel. I also agree with the recommendations given on the pet.

Annah Moshia (Nigel, 2023-06-29)

#177

Making SA a better place

John Venter (Alberton, 2023-06-29)

#179

I'M signing because I'm a citizen of this country , and I've got my family in these cemeteries .

Mlungwana Mbatha (Daveyton, 2023-06-29)

#181

I'm signing because I want to live in clean and safe inviroment. I'm signing because we as a people deserve more then just a clean and safe place to live in. I'm signing because we as a people need to work together with our government and our public service providers to bring a change to our communities, only then will we see change for the better. As now people are expecting Ekuruleni to do more. But no one is making a stand to stand together with the public services. No one seems think about the financial strain our public service departments are going through due to corrupt personnel. We need to start by removing all the corruption in our government and public services like in our manucipalities. Only then will change be affective. But in a country where blame is being pushed around I highly doubt we'll ever get there. Government is not to blame our mistakes and misfortune. We as a are. Coz together we are not doing what we are suppose to do for ourselves. We always blame shifting. But if we can stand together we can achieve together a better and stronger South Africa

Raquel Francis (Brakpan , 2023-06-29)

#182

I drive past the cemetary on Albatross street every day... those ancestors are literally turning in their graves. The cemetary is being used by vagrants and is just a rubbish heap right now. There has been no maintenance there for months!!! And it should be maintained weekly.

Vivienne Murray (Benoni+, 2023-06-29)

#184

Cementries need to be maintained

Bennie Van Jaarsveld (Nigel, 2023-06-29)

#185

Our cemeteries have become a gathering place for nyaope victims, thugs, thieves and law breakers.. this is eroding our community development infrastructure..

Thembinkosi J Nkambule (Nigel, 2023-06-29)

#192

I cannot accept that people are getting paid to maintain and do NOTHING to EARN that damn salary.

Amélia Van der Merwe (Kempton Park, 2023-06-29)

#195

I'm signing because the cemetery should be a peaceful resting place but it looks really bad. It feels like there is no respect towards the passing of our family members that are in this community

Meri Page (Benoni, 2023-06-29)

#198

The cemeteries are in a bad condition as well as the parks and public pools

Joeline Dicks (Kempton Park, 2023-06-29)