By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa is calling for stricter governance around the breeding of pit bulls in the country. This comes as calls intensify to ban the breed from being a domestic pet, after the latest mauling claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy in Bloemfontein. Spokesperson for the Federation, Lehanda Rheeder says while they do sympathise with the family, the entire breed cannot be stereotyped and punished. She says the influx of dog fighting rings and improper breeding, coupled with bad ownership all contribute to the attacks of recent... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa is calling for stricter governance around the breeding of pit bulls in the country. This comes as calls intensify to ban the breed from being a domestic pet, after the latest mauling claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy in Bloemfontein. Spokesperson for the Federation, Lehanda Rheeder says while they do sympathise with the family, the entire breed cannot be stereotyped and punished. She says the influx of dog fighting rings and improper breeding, coupled with bad ownership all contribute to the attacks of recent... </p>

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