It is believed the father (55), mother (54), and 22-year-old son were attacked in their home in the De Zalze Golf Estate in the early hours of the morning, Lt-Col Andre Traut said. The three were reportedly hacked to death. 'We are not speculating at this stage'
Their names have not been released , but neighbours said it was a South African family who lived in Perth and recently returned to South Africa, Netwerk24 reports.
Another two people, a 16-year-old girl (believed to be a member of the family) and 20-year-old man, were injured and admitted to a nearby hospital.
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He refused to disclose how the family was killed, or a possible motive.
"We are not speculating at this stage. The forensic guys are still on the scene," he said.
No arrests had been made.
Additional sources: Netwerk24
