Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane cemetries set to close
The Tshwane Environmental Management Department on Wednesday announced that the city is actively identifying new plots for cemetry developments to accomodate future burials.
This comes as the Ga-Rankuwa and Mabopane cemetries are scheduled to close down in 2024.
The closure of the two cemetries follows a recent assesment, which revealed that the burial space for both cemetries is reaching its capacity limit.
Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says both facilities will cater for reburial, reopening services and bookings for the erection of tombstones.
"The lifespan for Mabopane Cemetery is anticipated to come to an end by February 2024, this is dependent on the number of burials. Should the number be higher than anticipated, the lifespan might end in January 2024.
"The Ga-Rankuwa Cemetery’s lifespan is estimated to end by March 2024, however, it might end sooner than stated if the burial number turns out to be high."
In the meantime, burials will be conducted at the Klip-Kruisfontein Cemetery, near to surrounding areas.
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