A father and his 23-year-old daughter sustained serious injuries during a violent home invasion in Hazelmere on Sunday evening.
The family, a close-knit group of three, endured a terrifying ordeal when two armed suspects stormed into their home around 8:30 p.m., turning an ordinary evening into a scene of horror.
The suspects, armed and dangerous, reportedly gained access to the home and swiftly overpowered the family.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived at the property shortly after the incident was reported.
Upon arrival, RUSA officers found evidence of a violent struggle that had left the father battered and his young daughter stabbed in the back.
Both victims were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle, and their conditions remain undisclosed.
According to RUSA’s preliminary investigation, the assailants were merciless in their assault.
The father was pistol-whipped repeatedly, while his daughter, despite her efforts to defend herself and her family, suffered a brutal stab wound on her back.
Both injuries, though non-fatal, are expected to require ongoing medical attention.
The suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and several valuable items, including a laptop, a TV, and multiple cell phones, before fleeing the scene in a white Renault Triber, the registration of which remains unknown.
Authorities suspect that the car was parked nearby, allowing the criminals to make a swift getaway once they secured their loot.
Law enforcement agencies in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a search for the suspects, combing the area for any information that could lead to an arrest.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in tracking down the perpetrators behind this violent attack.
Sunday’s invasion serves as a chilling reminder of the recent increase in armed robberies in Hazelmere, sparking calls for heightened community vigilance and security measures to protect residents from such violent acts.
While police intensify their investigation, the family and the Hazelmere community remain shaken by the brutality of the attack, a grim sign of the ongoing struggle to ensure safety and security for all local residents.