Two masked house robbers attacked a 38-year-old resident in his Khutsong Ext 5 home during the early hours of this week.

The incident occurred at a house in the 60s section on October 28, when the man was woken from his sleep at around 02:30 in the morning and found two masked men standing in his bedroom.

The attackers, who spoke Sesotho and carried both a pistol and a rifle, threatened to kill the resident while demanding money.

They stole his two cellphones and cash, forcing him to hand over phone passwords before walking out of the property.

When the resident stepped outside to check if the suspects had gone, they fired a shot at him, forcing him to flee back inside for safety.

Police are currently investigating the house robbery.