Heidelberg Correctional Facility raided by EST and SAPS

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GAUTENG - On Monday, 8 December 2025, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Arends, conducted a search operation at the Heidelberg Correctional Facility. This initiative was executed in collaboration with facility management, including the Communications Department, the Emergency Support Team (EST), and various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation involved the search of over 100 inmates, resulting in the confiscation of numerous illegal items, including cellphones, chargers, earphones, a laptop, cash, dagga, tattoo machines, and various grocery items. On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the #AGU returned to the Boksburg Correctional Facility for another search of approximately 150 inmates, resulting in the seizure of contraband such as multiple cellphones, a mini hi-fi, chargers, a knife, various grocery items, dagga, and cash. Further charges were imposed on the inmates found in possession of these contraband items. Lt ...
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Joburg’s Westpark Cemetery nears capacity, SEE burial alternatives

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EMMARENTIA -  Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has announced that Westpark Cemetery, a key burial site since 1956, will reach full capacity by May 2025. With only four months left, the cemetery is now limiting burials to 15 interments a week.

JCPZ acknowledges the emotional and cultural significance of burials and is committed to supporting families during this challenging time. As urban populations grow and burial space diminishes, the city faces increasing pressure to manage its cemetery resources sustainably.

To address this, JCPZ is exploring additional City-owned land for new cemeteries to meet demand over the next 40-50 years. It is also advocating for policy changes to improve burial space efficiency and resource management. Residents are encouraged to review the draft cemetery, parks, and nature reserve bylaws available at:​ Cemeteries and Crematoria.

ALTERNATIVE BURIAL OPTIONS 

JCPZ urges residents to consider sustainable alternatives to ease pressure on​ burial space:

Reopening graves: Families can reuse existing graves for multiple interments, reducing costs and preserving space.
Cremation: A space-saving and environmentally friendly option, increasingly chosen by residents.
Mausoleums: Above-ground chambers allow multiple family burials in a single space.
For first-time burials, families are directed to three active cemeteries with sufficient capacity for the next 30-40 years:

* Olifantsvlei Cemetery (southern Johannesburg)
* Waterval Cemetery (Midrand)
* Diepsloot Cemetery (northern Johannesburg)

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