A Durban woman in the Merebank area recounts her experience during a home invasion in which she thought her son had been shot. According to the account, the incident occurs when burglars attempt to enter the home, and the woman reacts under the belief that gunfire has injured her son. She describes how the situation unfolds as part of what she characterizes as an ongoing safety concern in the community. The report frames the event as a narrow escape from violence during a burglary attempt, highlighting how quickly home invasions can escalate and how families may be left unsure of what has happened in the moment. The article does not provide extensive details on the suspects, any injuries, or the outcome of the attempt, but it emphasizes the fear and disruption caused by the incident. The woman’s testimony is presented as an account of the immediate horror of the break-in and her relief that her son was not shot.