*Mayor Xaba Commits To Accelerate Repairs At Mobeni And Othongathi Crematoria*
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Date: 2025-06-12 04:42:11

*Mayor Xaba Commits To Accelerate Repairs At Mobeni And Othongathi Crematoria*

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 JUNE 2025
  
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has assured the community affected by the temporary closure of the Mobeni Heights Crematorium that the Municipality is accelerating the process of restoring the facility. 
 
Mayor Xaba visited the facility today, 10 June to see firsthand the challenges plaguing the crematorium.
 
The facility was closed three weeks ago due to the furnaces malfunctioning as they were prone to overheating, resulting in high emissions. This posed environmental health risks to the surrounding community. 
 
To remedy the situation, the Municipality has started the process of procuring two furnaces which will be installed by the end of August. 
 
The Mayor has pleaded for patience from the affected communities and has vowed to monitor the repairs closely to ensure that the facility is back to its full operations.
 
“The Municipality has allocated R14 million to repair the furnaces and to give the entire facility a facelift,” he said.
 
The Mayor added that processes are also at an advanced stage to repair the oThongathi Crematorium as the Municipality reprioritised R7 million for the replacement of furnaces. “We anticipate completing the work at the oThongathi Crematorium by the end of next month,” said Mayor Xaba.  
 
While repairs are ongoing at these facilities, the Municipality urges residents to use nearby crematoria. 
 
ENDS