Before his death, little Owam Bhuti would aggressively throw himself against the hospital walls and windows while foaming at the mouth.

The 9-year-old had been bitten by a rabid stray dog after a rabies outbreak was declared in Nelson Mandela Bay in August.

More than 8,000 cats and dogs have been vaccinated during the current outbreak.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we delve into rabies a bit more.