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EFF join ban on pit bulls
JOHANNESBURG - The increasing number of fatal attacks on children and adults by pit bulls has raised major concern, with the EFF the latest to call for a ban on domestic ownership of the breed. Making reference to the three recent attacks on children under the age of 11, the party said it is telling that the dogs have a propensity to attack children. The cases include the maulings of a three-year-old and an eight-year-old in Free State, and 10-year-old Storm Nuku in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
Student cop killed
JOHANNESBURG - The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched an investigation after a student police officer was killed during a training session in Limpopo on Sunday. The incident happened at the Thabazimbi Tactical Academy, IPID Spokesperson Lizzy Suping said. “It is alleged that the new recruits were undergoing tactical and combat training when the student officer was accidentally killed,” said Suping. The complete outcome of the investigation will be announced once concluded, she said.
Two businesses shut down
PRETORIA - The City of Tshwane on Monday shut down two businesses in Sunnyside, Pretoria, due to non-compliance with health regulations, and four businesses were issued with fines for operating with expired licences. One of the businesses that was shut down, Ideal coffeeshop, which actually sells liquor, had its liquor license expired three years ago. According to the city, illegal street traders were also removed and encouraged to apply for permits.
JOHANNESBURG - Members of Gauteng Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were left scrambling on Monday night when they came under fire from an angry mob, who attacked and killed a patient in an ambulance in Atteridgeville, Tshwane.
On Tuesday the Gauteng Health Department said the incident took place at Mshongoville informal settlement when EMS members attended to a call about a patient being assaulted, who was in a critical state.
A call was made to the Gauteng emergency communication centre at around 7:44pm. An ambulance was dispatched to the area at 8pm. A police escort was requested to allow the response team to enter the area safely. The patient was found on the ground surrounded by members of the community.
Paramedics were able to initiate treatment and prepared to transport the patient to the nearest hospital. As the ambulance was getting ready to leave the scene, community members started throwing stones and barricaded the road to prevent the ambulance leaving. The patient had allegedly been accused of committing a crime and the community demanded justice.
Paramedics ran for cover as they were now under attack. Unfortunately the patient was further fatally assaulted while on an ambulance stretcher. The ambulance was extensively damaged and medical equipment was stolen. A case has been opened with the police.