Three pitbulls allegedly responsible for the gruesome attack on the 37-year-old woman yesterday in Port Alfred have been taken away by the SPCA.  The owner of the dogs lives in the vicinity.

It is alleged that the dogs managed to escape from the secured property by damaging the perimeter fencing.

The deceased woman was identified as Zimkhitha Gaga.

At this stage the investigation remains as an inquest.

Source: South African Police Service