Johannesburg - North West police say they are disturbed that a gang of armed men has been going around, robbing people, shooting and assaulting them, during the lockdown.
This comes after two groups of farm workers were attacked in their residences on the farms over the weekend at Mamogaleskraal near Brits in two separate incidents. It is believed they were attacked by the same gang.
One of the farm workers is in a critical condition in hospital after he was shot in the upper body through the door.
According to North West police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh, the first incident occurred at about 10pm on Saturday. She said four workers were in their rooms when the armed gang attacked them.
One of the farm workers was inside with his wife and 8-month-old baby.
"Two of the suspects were armed and they banged on the doors. One of the victims, a 32-year-old man was shot in the left leg. The other one who is a 29-year-old, was shot in the left hand.