The party says there must also be a tracking system for missing persons.
That’s according to the African Transformation Movement based on statistics released in Parliament recently.
The party says there must be systems to identify the bodies including advanced DNA profiling, fingerprint analysis and the establishment of a centralised database for unidentified bodies in mortuaries. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona says there must also be a tracking system for missing persons as well as alternative burial methods that are eco-friendly.
“As for the African Transformation Movement, just the thought there can be over 3 186 deceased bodies which have not been claimed across the nation, it is reason enough to call for an urgent intervention because it is now clear that we have a humanitarian crisis and a public health concern that necessitates urgent action.
According to reports released in April, the state had recorded over 2 000 unclaimed bodies in state mortuaries. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africans will not retire comfortably: Expert - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,Financial Educator Nthabiseng Monoge says 94% of South Africans will not retire comfortably.
Read more »
South African defence industry open for business - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,South Africa’s state-owned defence company, Denel, say it is open for business. The company used Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 to clearly
Read more »
Proteas women announce T20 World Cup squad - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business,Du Preez says the team's tour to Pakistan will be crucial to get their winning momentum back.
Read more »
Proteas women gearing up for T20 World Cup - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business,The South African women's cricket team will be looking to gather momentum for the ICC T20 World Cup.
Read more »
Four Comrades Marathon Association Board members resign - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) confirms four board members resigned on Thursday, 22 August 2024
Read more »
Five suspected Durban gang members' case postponed - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,Case of five men believed to be linked to a series of crimes has been postponed to next week.
Read more »