
09/08/2025
*Woman mauled by Dogs in Tongaat*
A 42-year-old woman was attacked by two dogs in Belverdere, Tongaat, on Friday afternoon.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) said they received a call for urgent medical assistance at around 15:14 after the woman was mauled on Hercus Avenue.
On arrival, paramedics found she had a fracture to her left arm and a bite wound on her forearm. She was treated at the scene and transported to hospital.
According to RUSA, the woman had arrived at the property to visit a friend who is a tenant. After opening the entrance gate, a male and female Bull Terrier cross charged at her. In the chaos, she fell down a flight of stairs.
Her friend rushed to help after hearing her screams and managed to pull the dogs away.
Police are expected to investigate the incident.