We all KNOW that Pit Bull terriors are most vicious. I have witnessed an attack, and have heard and read of numerous such incidents. They are banned in many (1st World) countries - for good reason! BAN PIT BULLS first, then their owners!

People shoot each other,people kill each other dogs bite people why ask why does dogs do that.today's life that is what people want from there dogs is to protect the house.i have two pit bulls.the 1 is a year old and the other is nearly a year old and they love kids and people.i am not saying they wont bite.if i had that day a video camera you could of seen for yourself our my next door neighbor pick up there baby and keep that child next to the gate and all that my dogs did was so love.i went to a park and 3 kids was there and wanted to come close but was afraid but at the end they came close and my pit bulls did not harm them...so please don't blame the f$$$$$n breed....and people do remember if you have a pup and your kids or any other kid hurts that pup when that dog is grown,that dog is not going to be happy with kids....the thing is how do you bring your dog up....what do you want from that dog....

Unlike the "anoninmous" writer above, I will go Public! My name is Jorge Maio, and I am the owner of the now infamous Rotweiler. I would propose that anonimous would do better to stop trying to defend herself/himself by slanderous falsehoods accusations and twisted propositions. If anonimous is so adamant to his/her stances, perhaps they should call on me directly, or publish their identity for the public's refelection! Don't hide again as you did. Open the door and face your accountabilities!

To the person who apparently "knows" the owner of the pitbull/boerbul... Were you there? or is that what your friend told you? There are over 10 witnesses that saw exactly what had happened.. The owners of the rotweiller saw what had happened and went to help with their dog following behind him! If it wasnt for the Rotweiller attacking the pitbull, Tshepang would probably not be alive today! If it supposedly wasnt her dog that attacked Tshepang, why is she so reluctant to talk to the media and residents of Oakdene???? The owner of the pitbull called her dog inside and did not even go and assist..after all it was HER dog that attacked Tsepang! SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!

Shoot the dog. The owner is responible for the dogs attack on the street. Is liable for the costs incured for life & a sentence of comunity assistance is the punishment ... NOT a fine .

I do not know much about the various breeds of dogs etc...but I do know for sure that the value of a life of a human being is far greater then that of an animal. It is sad to see that more concern is shown over the type, nature, characteristics etc of the dog when the actual tragedy is that a child almost lost his life and the grandmother will forever be traumatised by the incident.

Mother.... I did not say that cocker spaniels are vicious ..... There is a stigma on Pit Bulls, and Rottweilers which is so not deserved. Please either go to http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/media1.asp and have a read there ....................... Also an interesting article published on the dog bite statistics website: "The most horrifying example of the lack of breed predictability is the October 2000 death of a 6-week-old baby, which was killed by her family's Pomeranian dog. The average weight of a Pomeranian is about 4 pounds" ..... I do feel for the child, but it is the owners fault not the dogs.... and I wish everyone would stop generalising.......

HI to all... I know the owner and the residents. The dog is a Boerboel! He is only 1year and three months. The true story is that the owner drove into the house and the dog went to mark its territory outside. The Rottweiler attacked the boerboel, the owner of the Rottweiler unleashed the dog so there could be a fight for his own enjoyment. I heard that the dog was supposed to be put down for this ordeal, but the plot thickens. A true statement would be written tonight and ironically enough it was not the Boerboel that attacked the people but the Rottweiler. The owner of the Rottweiler is just covering his tracks, the truth will be revealed and justice will be served for exaggerating to the press/media.

What an ignorant thing to say "cocker spaniels are more vicious". That does not excuse the many incedents of attacks by pit bulls and rotties. The owners need to be strung up for negligence. Ignorant people as well.

The public at large needs to remember that although the owners of animals are indeed responsible for the proper handling and training of their animals, the taunting of dogs through fences by children and adults which is phenomenon that occurs prolifically in most suburbs, is very often the reason why once the animal is able to escape that it takes its revenge against whomever it can. Animals need to be treated with as much respect as humans demand. They are also gods living creatures, made by him and we are responsible for their care. The child in question is not at fault, one would imagine, given the information in this article, but I still balk at the fact that one never hears of the horrendous acts of cruelty that occur to animals all over South Africa each and every day.