Mathew Masinge
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The body of a 39-year-old man, believed to have been killed by stray dogs, was found in Kadoma over the weekend.
The body was found with torn clothes and multiple dog-bite injuries. Police have since launched investigations into the case.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The ZRP is investigating a case in which a 39-year-old man was mauled to death by dogs at an open ground near Plot 104, Sabonabona, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma on August 22, 2026, at around 7 pm.
“The victim’s body was later discovered at the scene, naked, with clothes torn apart and with multiple dog-bite injuries.
“The ZRP urges dog owners to ensure that their dogs are properly secured at all times and to comply with relevant local authority by-laws governing the keeping and control of dogs.”
In 2022, a 70-year-old Harare man was mauled to death by three vicious Boerboel dogs at company premises in the Ardbennie area of Harare under unclear circumstances.
The man, Maxwell Chikuni, was employed as a security guard at the company, and it is suspected that the dogs belong to the owner of the company.
He was found with serious injuries before he was taken to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where he later died after admission.
A report was made to the police.
The Boerboel is a large, mastiff-type dog from South Africa with a black mask and a short coat.
This breed is large with a strong bone structure and well-developed muscles. Its head appears bulky with a short length between the stop and nose.
It carries itself with a confident and powerful movement, is fearless and shows courage when threatened.
It was bred by 17th-century Dutch settlers in South Africa to protect their families, farms and livestock.
These gigantic protectors were bred to help farmers in South Africa defend their homesteads from hyenas, lions, and all manner of deadly wildlife while also providing invaluable companionship.
Although Boerboels are generally docile, easy to groom, and have few health problems, they are not an easy breed to handle for first-time owners.
These dogs are confident, territorial, and prone to pulling and chewing. They need an assertive, experienced owner with plenty of space for a massive dog that needs to exercise.
