Hamberg cemetery reopens after 37 years as Joburg runs out of burial space

Hamberg cemetery reopens after 37 years as Joburg runs out of burial space

By Selloane Ntshonyane Hamberg Cemetery in Roodepoort reopens after 37 years with 1,500 new burial sites for local residents. Westpark Cemetery in Randburg will close in August 2025 after 83 years, as the city promotes alternative burial methods. A cemetery that has been closed for almost 37 years is reopening as Johannesburg struggles to find places to bury the dead. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is reopening Hamberg Cemetery in Roodepoort …