Ntuzuma graveyard Allegedly Swept Away


At least 20 people in Kwa-Zulu Natal province have died following the devastating floods that swept away bridges and homes.

The graveyards were also not spared, and photos of alleged human skulls and bones spotted at the Ntuzuma graveyard in Kwa-Zulu Natal washed away by floods have gone viral on social media.

It is also around the area in Ntuzuma that a whole bridge was washed away by the floods, and it is suspected that some people might have drowned when the bridge collapsed while they were crossing.

East Coast Radio traffic updates cite that Inanda Road in Ntuzuma has completely collapsed, with no access through the main road in and out of Ntuzuma.

This incident has raised concerns over the depth of graves from which these washed away skulls have emerged. Some critics argue that the tombs were shallow and not necessarily six feet as expected.

Quarry road along the M19 to Umngeni, the Palmer River, which runs through the settlement and the rain from the M19 also flooded the surrounding areas.

ANC veteran Tony Yengeni, following the disastrous floods in Kwa-Zulu Natal, which have displayed many citizens, has called for the government to call for a national disaster and assist those affected.

He says the army must move swiftly to stabilise the situation in Kwa-Zulu Natal province.


"The worst hit by the Durban floods are those in Imijondolo. Durban should be declared a state of disaster.

Today before its too late.. to save lives and property ..! The military must be deployed swiftly to save lives and stabilise the situation..," he said.

Cooperative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has issued a list of emergency contacts and advised KZN residents to stay safe.

Critics, however, feel this is not enough, but the government must take action to help people on the ground.

"Please stay safe from the floods affecting parts of KZN. Make use of the places of safety that have been provided by your local government. For disaster-related emergencies, contact your local centre for assistance," she said.