The Public Servants Association (PSA) has urged Eastern Cape health MEC Ntandokazi Capa to urgently address poor conditions at state mortuaries and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
The union visited various mortuaries across the province and uncovered “alarming conditions” requiring urgent intervention.
“Reports received indicate that unidentified bodies have been stored at various mortuaries since 2019 owing to delays in burial arrangements or removal from the premises,” the union said in a statement on Monday.
It said some buildings suffered from poor maintenance.
“Shockingly, some mortuaries are using containers to store bodies, which fail to meet health standards for proper storage. The PSA further discovered that employees work under hazardous conditions without adequate tools and proper protective clothing.”
Ernest Mabuza
www.timeslive.co.za
