'It is alleged that the father and son were inside the house when they suddenly heard gunshots being fired at them and stones being thrown through the windows of their home.'
Police said a manhunt was under way for four armed men who attacked the house while the 57-year-old and his 18-year-old son were inside at 8.30pm on Monday.
“It is alleged that the father and son were inside the house when they suddenly heard gunshots being fired at them and stones being thrown through the windows of their home,” said police spokesperson Capt Gerda Swart. “The two managed to run to the bedroom and activate the alarm. During the process the father was hit by one of the bullets in his leg.”“No items were taken during the attack and the family managed to alert their security company and the SAPS,” said Swart.
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