MEYERTON.- Sammuel Maduna (59) who was recently severely bitten by two dogs near Louis Trichardt Road in Meyerton is suing for damages.
It is understood that Maduna had been walking in the field when he encountered the dogs who attacked him.

Members of the SAPS, Meyerton Fire Department, SPCA and Emergency personnel were subsequently called to the scene. Maduna was left in a critical condition and had to be hospitalised for two weeks at Sebokeng Hospital.

Maduna states that he is very thankful to a member of the public who witnessed the incident and saved his life after he managed to chase the dogs away from him. Maduna says he is now scared to go back to Meyerton. “I almost lost my life, I have since moved from my house in Kookrus to go and live with my kids in Evaton because I am scared that the incident will repeat itself. “This entire incident affected both my business and personal life. I want the owner of the dogs to pay,” Maduna concludes.

According to the owner the gate was left open accidentally as his wife opened the gate for his brother who had come to fetch something from their house.“Our child started crying and my wife accidentally left the gate open.. The bdog was on heat and things got out of control,” the owner of the dog said.
Meyerton Police spokesperson Constable Maria Mazibuko confirms that a case has been opened at the Meyerton Police Station.
Mazibuko states that police are investigating a case of failure to prevent animals from hurting people.

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