Funeral body demands action over men masturbating at Durban cemetery
As many as four men have been masturbating over the graves at a Verulam cemetery almost daily since January, according to complaints laid with private security company Reaction Unit SA.
A Durban cemetery has become an unwanted location for men engaging in inappropriate behavior, claiming the lives of mourners and residents alike. Since January, Complaints have been made to security firm Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) regarding men masturbating on graves at Wick Street Local Cemetery in Verulam's central business district. The Funeral Industry Reformed Association (FIRA) has taken notice and called for decisive action from government, municipalities, and law enforcement.
According to RUSA, up to four different men have been visiting the graveyard during the day and evening, positioning themselves on or near graves while playing pornographic videos. This not only desecrates the sacred spaces but also poses a risk to the well-being of children residing nearby, as the audio of the videos can be heard. Despite attempts by municipal workers, the public, and RUSA's drone patrols, the men continue to return and engage in their activities.
FIRA chair Johan Rousseau emphasized the broader implications of this issue, stating that cemeteries should be respected places of remembrance and dignity. He warned against normalizing the degradation of these spaces, urging authorities to act before it becomes the norm.
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