Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
Inventory Number
3024BA56
Site Name
Grave of Dr Neil Hudson Aggett
Site Category
Burial Grounds & Graves
Monuments & Memorials
Historical/alternative Site Name
Historical, Farm Waterval
Descriptions
Site History

Westpark Cemetery is a large cemetery in Johannesburg. It has been an active cemetery since it opened in 1942 as burials are still allowed and performed. The cemetery is a resting place of some of the country’s well-known citizens such as Beyers Naude, Ahmed Kathrada, John Nkadimeng, Alfred Nzo, and Dr Neil Hudson Aggett to name a few. Historically the cemetery was part of one of Johannesburg original farms called Farm Waterval. The farm was purchased in 1887 by two Geldenhuys brothers in hope of finding gold. Due to the lack of gold on the premises, the brothers decided to donate 13 hectares to the city for public recreation. Thus, the farm, along with other sections, became the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Marks Park Sports Club, and West Park Cemetery.

Original Position

Original Positioned

Event Commemorated

Apartheid

Inscriptions

Dearly loved Physician and Trade Unionist. Died in detention.

Record Administration
Author
reagile.sengane
Post date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 01:06
Last modified
Monday, June 3, 2024 - 10:46
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.159307, 27.9943
Gauteng
  • City of Johannesburg
Site Address

Grave of Dr Neil Hudson Aggett
Grave No.: 1613, Section ECB, Westpark Cemetery
Corner Beyers Naude and Westpark Roads
Montgomery Park
Johannesburg
2195
South Africa

Directions to Site
Westpark Cemetery is located 10 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg. From the N1 take DF Malan Drive in the direction of Johannesburg. The entrance to the cemetery is located 6.5 kilometers on the right.
Access details
The Westpark Cemetery is accessible through an entrance gate positioned at corner Beyers Naude and Westpark Roads in Montgomery Park. This large cemetery is still in daily use and is open between 07.00 and 17.00 daily. To locate the site, there is a detailed map of the entire cemetery; use the following information will help pinpoint its position: the grave number 1613 at section ECB. If you have an issue with locating the site, contact Area Manager: Zolile Mpophoma at [email protected] or 078 544 5254; apart from that, there are helpful staff members stationed in the cemetery office at the entrance of the cemetery. Even though the cemetery is located in a quiet suburb of Montgomery Park and is equipped with security guards, there is the potential for attacks in the vicinity of the cemetery by vagrants. All visitors are strongly advised to take care and not carry valuables or leave them on display in vehicles. Owner: Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
Inventory Reference
Grave of Dr Neil Hudson Aggett in Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg
Assessment Date
Assessed By/Inspector
Reagile Sengane
Threats
NATURAL EROSION
PUBLIC DANGER
VANDALISM
Actions
Information Update
Condition
Good
Occupancy
Full
Vulnerability
Some localised threats
Trend
Stable but with localised problems
AssessmentComment

On 16 October 2023, SAHRA visited the grave of Dr Neil Hudson Aggett for an assessment. The grave is still intact and in a good condition. However, BGG would like work in conjunction with the Aggett family in erecting a new memorial for the grave of Dr Neil Hudson Aggett.

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