A manhunt is underway for three men following a farm attack in the Kirkwood area in which a 51-year-old man was killed.
Police spokesperson, Captain Gerda Swart, said the incident happened on the farm Dunbrody when three men attacked a couple and their son early Sunday night.
"According to police information, the family was at home when an unknown male entered the house," Swart said.
"The 51-year-old father and his son allegedly managed to overpower the suspect. Suddenly two more suspects entered the house of which one started stabbing the father in his back".
She said they released the suspect and the three, who were wearing balaclavas, fled from the scene.
Swart said the father was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
A task team consisting of various specialized units was set up immediately in order to search for the three suspects.
Police are investigating a case of murder and house robbery.
