An elderly couple was robbed and assaulted whilst sleeping in their house in Alicedale last night.
Police Spokesperson Captain Khaya Tonjeni says the 81-year-old man and his 75-year-old partner were asleep with both doors to their house locked.
He says two men, however, managed to gain access to the house shortly after 10 pm and immediately assaulted the couple, demanding money.
Tonjeni says the suspects had their faces covered and were armed with guns.
Police says no shots were fired during the ordeal but that the victims were severely traumatized.
They are receiving treatment in hospital.
Tonjeni says the men managed to find and open the safe and took an undisclosed amount of cash.
No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
