Johannesburg – A 37-year-old woman from Port Alfred was mauled to death on Sunday morning while she was on her way to work.
According to the Eastern Cape police, the woman was walking in Alfred Road at about 7.45am when she was attacked.
“Two males who witnessed the attack ran to a nearby security official and reported the incident. The security official contacted the police; however, when police arrived, the badly injured woman was lying on the side of the road,” the SAPS said.
An inquest docket has been opened.
The police have called on anyone who may know the owner of the dogs and the two witnesses to contact SAPS Port Alfred, D/Lt Col Yogan Reddy, on 046 604 2405 or 082 332 8794, the nearest police station, or Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Information can also be shared via the MySAPS App.
The incident comes as pit bull attacks have been making headlines.
Last week, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) said pit bulls were being surrendered to SPCAs in large numbers, and in communities where owners have not surrendered their pit bulls, people are beginning to take matters into their own hands.
“The NSPCA has formally addressed the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Land Reform to enquire what their plan and strategy is to address this national issue, given that this is their responsibility. There is an urgent need for government intervention with regard to this issue, failing which humans and animals could be harmed at an even greater scale,” the NSPCA said.
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