01/09/2025
FIRA received this message:
The funeral parlour is at fault, the industry is prepared to assist and the matter has been resolved. The unfortunately has to be held accountable as they've delayed the burial of the deceased, on the request received from community members.
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We, the concerned community members from Lefatlheng, Hammanskraal north of Pretoria we humbly write to seek urgent assistance. A young girl from our community tragically passed away while visiting her aunt in Tembisa.
Following her passing, a private mortuary took her remains and issued a quotation of R20.000, which later was reduced to R13.000. the child was residing with her father in Hammanskraal, and unfortunately the family comes from disadvantaged backgrounds and cannot afford the amount requested by the mortuary.
As results, her body remained at the mortuary for 3 weeks now entering fourth week without being laid to rest. As a community, we have tried to raise funds (only R3000), also approached local municipality but we are sent from pillar to post. We are therefore appealing for assistance be it financial support, intervention or guidance to help us bury our little sister with dignity
We kindly ask for urgent attention and support during this difficult time
From
K Mokotedi
On behalf of Lefatlheng community
