Dief jeps ‘katel’ in Mowbray

THE theft of a ‘katel’ - a ceremonial stretcher used during Muslim funeral rites from Mowbray Cemetery has not been an isolated incident but follows other break-ins and diefstalle.

- BY THEOLIN TEMBO

On Friday, Chairman of the Muslim Cemetery Board and Secretary of the Burial Administration of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Faizal Sayed posted footage of the incident where a man came through the roof to steal the katel.