
Cable theft sparks community outrage after dogs were poisoned in Model Park.
Cable theft sparks community outrage after dogs were poisoned in Model Park.
The community of Model Park is reeling after a series of brazen cable thefts escalated into something far more devastating – the targeted poisoning of dogs.
Thieves, reportedly operating around 03:00, stripped vital Telkom lines from behind properties on Gerda and Mona Streets.
In a cruel bid to silence alarm systems and animal alerts, they allegedly poisoned multiple dogs, resulting in the heartbreaking deaths of local pets.
#eMalahleni #crime #cabletheft #witbank #poisoned #SPCA ♬ original sound – witbanknews @witbanknews The community of Model Park is reeling after a series of brazen cable thefts escalated into something far more devastating – the targeted poisoning of dogs. Thieves, reportedly operating around 3:00, stripped vital Telkom lines from behind properties on Gerda and Mona Streets. In a cruel bid to silence alarm systems and animal alerts, they allegedly poisoned multiple dogs, resulting in the heartbreaking deaths of local pets. #witbanknews
Ward Councillor Karien McDermid has condemned the acts as both criminal and inhumane, urging residents to stay vigilant and work closely with authorities to restore safety to the neighborhood.
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Cable theft sparks community outrage after dogs were poisoned in Model Park. The community of Model Park is reeling after a series of brazen cable thefts escalated into something far more devastating – the targeted poisoning of dogs. Thieves, reportedly operating around 03:00, stripped vital Telkom lines from behind properties on Gerda and Mona Streets. In a cruel bid to silence alarm systems and animal alerts, they allegedly poisoned multiple dogs, resulting in the heartbreaking deaths of local pets. #eMalahleni #crime #cabletheft #witbank #poisoned #SPCA ♬ original sound – witbanknews @witbanknews The community of Model Park is reeling after a series of brazen cable thefts escalated into something far more devastating – the targeted poisoning of dogs. Thieves, reportedly operating around 3:00, stripped vital Telkom lines from behind properties on Gerda and Mona Streets. In a cruel bid to silence alarm systems and animal alerts, they allegedly poisoned multiple dogs, resulting in the heartbreaking deaths of local pets. #witbanknews Ward Councillor Karien McDermid has condemned the acts as both criminal and inhumane, urging residents to stay vigilant and work closely with authorities to restore safety to the neighborhood. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


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