Shortage of graves to bury the dead hit South African cities

Finding a grave for the eternal rest of a human being is not always easy in South Africa.

The country's cemeteries are scarce and so gravediggers have no choice but to sometimes bury the dead in existing graves.

45 to 60 graves are re-opened every week in Johannesburg.

"Since it's a tomb that was already there, and it's close to home, we thought it would be easier for us to make this tomb reopening, and then I won't lie to you, it's cheaper than making a new tomb", said Puleng Sipamla, dau…
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