The family of an elderly woman beaten to death during a farm attack and robbery at Umhlali, north of Durban, say they are struggling to come to terms with her death.
It is believed her 77-year-old husband Maduray Govender was attacked by three suspects when he arrived at his farm.
The suspects tied him up and dragged him into the house.
They then attacked 70-year-old Virathapushma Govender.
The couple’s nephew, Dan Reddy, says his uncle is recovering in hospital.
He says: “His condition has improved quite a bit. He is communicating and he remembers what transpired. They were such humble people. They were very helpful and they were always there.”
Reddy adds: “I was really shocked to see a 77-year-old and 70-year-old being traumatized and having them go through all of this, it’s unbelievable.”