Neglect of cemeteries upsets Endumeni residents
Families visiting graves over the weekend say they are forced to wade through thick grass and blackjacks just to find burial sites. Stray cattle are a regular sight, and litter is often left behind after funerals.
'It's heartbreaking,' said one elderly resident. 'I couldn't even find my mother's tombstone. There were cattle walking around and rubbish everywhere. This is no way to treat our ancestors.'
Vegetation now hides grave numbers, making it difficult for families to identify loved ones. Many described the state of the cemeteries as 'disgraceful' and 'undignified.'
'There is no dignity left in these cemeteries,' said another resident. 'It's as if those buried here are forgotten.'
Frustration is also mounting over the stalled completion of new cemeteries in Dundee and Glencoe. Despite tenders being awarded and funds allocated, the sites remain unfinished, leaving residents questioning accountability and public expenditure.
'This is taxpayers' money,' said a community member. 'We deserve answers. But more importantly, we deserve clean, properly maintained cemeteries that respect those who came before us.'
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