The GCN recently reported on the attack on and death of the Laerskool Oosterkruin groundskeeper (see GCN, January 9).<\/p>\n
The 45-year-old man, now identified as Hlupheno Mosia, was viciously attacked and killed by three pitbulls, in Weert Road, on December 27.<\/p>
He, along with one of the pitbulls died on the scene, while the other two dogs were seized and later euthanased by the Germiston SPCA.<\/p>\n
The GCN contacted the principal of Laerskool Oosterkruin Chris Kruger, to ask him how the staff and students reacted to the tragedy.<\/p>
\u201cI, personally, knew Moisa for 25 years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThough I arrived on the scene after he had been pronounced dead and covered by a sheet, it was a horrible experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cI felt it was important to set up and facilitate a meeting between Moisa\u2019s family and the owners of the dogs.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the emotional meeting, on December 29, it was agreed that the owners would pay for the funeral.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laerskool Oosterkruin also contributed to the costs of the funeral and Mosia has since been buried in Deneysville, in the Free State.<\/p>\n
He is survived by two sisters and a brother.<\/p>\n
When the school reopened for the year, last Wednesday, a moment of silence was observed for Moisa\u2019s passing during the opening assembly, followed by a small tribute.<\/p>\n
Going forward, the school plans to teach the children more about animals, including animal safety and how to treat them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that teaching the children these vital life skills will help to prevent incidents such as these,\u201d said Kruger.<\/p>\n
The Primrose police are continuing their investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n
At the time of going to press no arrests had been reported to the GCN.<\/p>\n