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The circumstances surrounding the incident is subject of a police investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201dThe incident happened shortly after 04:00, according to news coverage by Netwerk24.&nbsp;Anonymous residents who spoke to the news publication on the scene said the area had been targeted heavily in recent years by burglars breaking into properties and stealing items that are sold for drug money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reacting to the article shared on Facebook, many users praised the incident as an act of self-defence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWell done, homeowner, your safety is important,\u201d one user commented, while another said: \u201cI\u2019m so proud of this homeowner. 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