‘Eight dogs removed and euthanised’ following fatal attack in Klerksdorp

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Klerksdorp, North West – An unidentified woman believed to be in her 30s was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in the early hours of Friday morning in Magaretha Prinsloo Street in Klerksdorp.

According to the South African Police Service, the incident was reported at about 05:45 on Friday, 5 June 2026, after a man from a nearby residence discovered the body while on his way to work.

“It is alleged that the body of the deceased was discovered by a man from a nearby residence, while on his way to work. He immediately reported the incident to the police, and Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) declared the woman dead at the scene,” police said.
“The deceased sustained multiple wounds across her body, consistent with dog bites. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as no eye witnesses have come forward. The woman has also not yet been identified.”

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and no eyewitnesses have yet come forward.

The woman has also not been identified.

Eight dogs found at a nearby property were removed by the SPCA and subsequently euthanised.

The South African Police Service has opened an inquest docket as investigations continue into the incident.

Members of the public who may have information that could assist with the investigation or help identify the deceased have been urged to contact the Klerksdorp Detective Branch Commander, Colonel JC Scholtz, or report anonymously via Crime Stop or the MySAPS App.

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