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Destruction of Historic Graves, Cato Manor Crematorium

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ProposalDescription: 

The cemetery and crematorium were established in the early 1900s by the local Indian Comunity in Cato Manor, Durban. Operations ceased circa 1970s. During about 2009 the grave sites and tombstones were destroyed and the land infilled with rubble and soil. Currently the grave sites and the historic buildings are being used to store shipping containers and conduct associated business activities.

Expanded_Motivation: 

The graves are older than 60 years. The earliest tombstone discovered was from 1928. The current activities on site contravene the Heritage Resources Act, The National Environmental Management Act, The KZN Planning and Development Act, and are criminal offences. The landowner is Cato Manor Indian Cemetery and Crematorium Association, and the current occupant is Secona Freight Logistics.

ApplicationDate: 

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 08:54

CaseID: 

11509

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CAS 134/04/2014

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