The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week October 28 to November 3 were:
Pit bull kills six-month-old baby, family speaks of the tragedy (update)
“He was always smiling, had no problems and was very loving.” These are the words of Ané Stols, who spoke to the GCN after the death of her six-month-old baby boy, Callum, on Wednesday morning in Fourth Avenue, Primrose. Callum was attacked by a pit bull and died at his grandmother’s house just after 7am.
Six-month-old boy killed in fatal dog attack (breaking news)
A six-month-old baby boy was killed on Wednesday after he was bitten multiple times by a dog at a residence in Primrose. This was confirmed by ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring. “ER24 paramedics arrived on scene at approximately 8.15am and were led into the lounge of the home where they found the body of the child,” he said.
PBFSA speaks out about pit bulls after fatal Primrose attack (update)
The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa (PBFSA) was reportedly inundated with calls on Wednesday following the tragic death of baby Callum and felt, given the severity of the situation, it was necessary to release an official statement.
Mother opens case against daughter’s older boyfriend
A mother recently opened a case against her 15-year-old daughter’s 26-year-old boyfriend after she discovered that the pair were allegedly having sex. “The complainant told officers at the Primrose Police Station that she had become concerned when her daughter stopped sleeping at home,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police. The woman further explained that her daughter said she had been staying with friends.
Most viewed video – Final flight
If you were out and about on the streets of Germiston recently, you may have encountered a strange sight. It was Friday the 13th, after all, but definitely not an unlucky one for the South African Airways Museum Society. A huge truck carrying the Lockheed Starliner ZS-DVJ was slowly making its way to Rand Airport. And yes, she did arrive, safe and sound.
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