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The department of agriculture, land reform and rural development on Tuesday said comprehensive DNA analysis of pit bull and pit bull-type dogs is to be conducted. It hopes this will assist with identifying what has caused the dogs to become problematic, mauling and killing numerous people across the country.
Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza, this week received a petition with more than 139 000 signatures calling for a ban on pit bulls as domestic pets.