Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 12-06-2017
Concerns have been raised about a strike at the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Services which is causing bodies to pile up in mortuaries and people unable to collect the remains of their loved ones for burial.
It’s understood forensic pathology assistants downed tools last week claiming they have been performing autopsies in government mortuaries for years even though they are not trained or qualified to do the work
The pathology assistants are also demanding more money for the extra workload.
The strike has affected the release of bodies from all religious groups including Muslims.
The Islamic Burial Council’s (IBC) Muhammad Cajee says they are consulting with relevant officials to release bodies from the forensic pathology services.
“The Islamic Burial Council are aware of the situation at the forensics unit. We asking families who have current loved ones at the forensic unit to bear with us as we are dealing with it at an urgent level.”
Cajee says if there are any other funerals in the community, people should contact forensic liaison officers in their area, burial societies or the IBC directly for assistance.
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