Upon their arrival at the scene, they witnessed the grizzly event of Mnisi\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
Mr Makwakwa tried to assist Mnisi when one of the dogs then turned on him. <\/p>\n The Pit bull Terrier breed has been banned in several countries for their aggressive temperament. There is a fair amount of controversy over whether dog attacks are a result of maltreatment or of temperament.<\/p>\n While it is true that certain breeds under dogs are more ill-tempered than others, many pet owners will account that its a matter of training.<\/p>\n Breeds like the Rottweiler, Put bull Terrier and Boerboels are more commonly used as watchdogs especially for their temperament. Also read: Foetus discovered behind a home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the day, it is on the onus of the pet owner to contain their animals in a suitable enclosure.<\/p>\n The real problem lies with owners who keep pets for the wrong reasons. These pets are trained to respond aggressively towards intruders and are restrained without the proper care needed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Passers-by tease them relentlessly and as a result, when they break out, they attack strangers.<\/p>\n The euthanization of the two Pit bulls comes after several complaints of the dogs roaming freely in the area.<\/p>\n In a seperate incident, two other men were also attacked by a pack of dogs early in January.<\/p>\n Tawanda Njaniji was walking home in Slegtkamp Street when five dogs attacked him. Another man, who noticed the attack came to his rescue. The two victims were hospitalised after the incident.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hawks members sent to jail for fraud<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WATCH: The Place of Refuge \u2013 Once a vibrant village, now a ghost town<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WATCH: Robbery caught on video, police looking for suspects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Three counts of poaching in one week \u2013 and the toll keeps rising<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Save our standby number (072 248 3855) and send us a WhatsApp message with the words \u201cAdd me\u201d to be added to our broadcast list.<\/p>\n \u2022 Like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIn a struggle with the dog, Mr Makwakwa managed to escape but by then, it was too late for Mnisi.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2018\/11\/IMG-20181113-WA0003-1-Copy-520x400.jpg\")
\nThe UK has not allowed ownership of this breed since 1991 after 15 fatalities were reported in attacks that were allegedly unprovoked.<\/p>\n
\nIf these dogs are provoked, they are more likely to attack than say, a labrador.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2018\/11\/IMG_1074-Copy-520x400.jpg\")
\nBoth men were severely wounded in the attack and Tawanda lost his genitals.<\/p>\nOther News:<\/h3>\n
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