The 3-year-old Keketso Saule was killed by two pit bulls at Sekoti Mpate, Phomolong, Hennenman, on Sunday 20 November 2022. The 8-year-old Olebogeng Mosime was also killed by a neighbour's pit bull at his home in Vista Park, Bloemfontein, last week. 

Free State police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says the owner of the two pit bulls will be investigated by the police. This, after stating that an inquest has been registered and there will be an additional charge under the Animals Amendment Act regarding the keeping of vicious dogs.

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"A thorough investigation will be conducted regarding the circumstances which led to the two pit bulls killing the boy," Thakeng said.

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During the funeral of Mosime, the Deputy Mayor of Mangaung, Mapaseka Nkoane- Mothibi, lashed out at irresponsible dog owners and said pit bulls should be burned. She further revealed that strict measures lie ahead for pet owners in the Mangaung Metro Municipality as the metro moves to implement certain municipal by-laws for dog owners. Nkoane-Mothibi further said as of January 2023, the city will require dog owners to have a licence and also to have some form of training to be the owners of any type of dog.

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Over 40 Pit Bulls have since been taken to SPCA in Bloemfontein. This as the death of Mosime has caused a heated debate in the country.

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Thakeng pleaded with residents to refrain from posting video clips that are already making rounds on social media platforms where two dogs are seen killing the 3-year-old Saule.

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