Atlantis police are investigating the murder of Neil Griefel (58) at High Flyer Stud Farm on 13 October at about 20:40.

The family were apparently enjoying dinner at their Saxonwold farm, when they heard a knock at the door.

They managed to bolt the door against four males wearing balaclavas and black clothing, but the robbers smashed the main window and gained entry.

In a general scuffle with the intruders Neil Griefel was stabbed once in the chest and died on the scene.

The deceased, his wife and a friend were inside the house during the incident.

The men, whose identities remain unknown, fled the scene with cash, a camera, cellphones and a laptop.

The house’s surviving occupants were treated and taken to a city hospital. Both were traumatised, but in a stable condition.

No arrests had yet been made.

Anyone who has information can contact WO Gavin Liedeman on 0021 571 8500.