SAPS Warrant Officer Mmaleho Olga Bawa Killed by Her Own Dogs in Soweto
- Warrant Officer Mmaleho Olga Bawa, attached to Roodepoort SAPS, was found dead at her Dobsonville Gardens home on 11 September 2026
- The officer is believed to have been fatally attacked by her own dogs, reportedly pit bulls
- Circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation and have not yet been independently confirmed by police
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GAUTENG — A South African Police Service officer has died after an apparent attack by her own dogs at her home in Soweto.
Warrant Officer Mmaleho Olga Bawa, who was attached to the Roodepoort SAPS, was discovered dead at her residence in Soweto on 11 September 2026. The dogs involved in the incident are reportedly pit bulls. The incident happened three months after a woman was mauled to death by dogs in Klerksdorp, North West.
Circumstances still under investigation
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster account on X announced the death on 11 September 2026, noting that the report had not yet been independently confirmed by police and that the full circumstances remained unclear.
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It is alleged that Warrant Officer Mmaleho Olga Bawa was found dead at her residence in Dobsonville Gardens, Soweto, after reportedly being attacked by her own dogs. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the circumstances are still being investigated.
No official statement had been issued by SAPS at the time of publication.
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Public reacts to officer's death
The announcement drew widespread condolences and debate on social media, with many users raising concerns about the dangers posed by the breed.
@refilwe_mokaedi wrote:
"People underestimate pit bulls. Those are highly dangerous dogs."
@Makhetha57060 commented:
"What a sad ending. I love dogs, but that breed, I play far from it. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️"
@njaps12 said:
"Condolences to her family, colleagues, and friends. 💔😔"
@Mafa6232 posted:
"The breed should be thrown to Kruger and let them compete with other wild animals"
The CrimeWatch_RSA account extended condolences to Warrant Officer Bawa's family, colleagues, and loved ones.
Pregnant woman attacked by pit bulls
In a related article, Briefly News reported on a heavily pregnant Tacoma woman who was attacked by two loose pit bulls while protecting her chihuahua. Doctors induced her labour after the attack, and her baby boy was born healthy despite the severe injuries she suffered.
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