A man was killed and another wounded when a group of men broke into a house in Sinxo Street, KwaNobuhle, on Monday night.

Mongezi Nyanda, 46, was shot dead and his friend was wounded.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

Police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said the attack happened at about 10.30pm, when a group of men broke open the back door of the house and fired multiple shots at the two men inside.

Nyanda died at the scene, while his friend, 52, was admitted to hospital with several gunshot wounds.

Swart said police were unsure as to the number of attackers, and that nothing appeared to have been stolen.

She confirmed that neither of the men was a state witness in any pending cases.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Nyaniso Zinto, on 082319-9223.