Extended family’s reaction
The relatives travelled from KwaDukuza, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, after they received a call from a neighbour, who told them something bad had happened.
Family member Xolani Mkhize said the incident had come as a shock to the family.
The parents of the man, Sipho and Thandi Mkhize, were also present.
Neighbours’ reaction
A neighbour told TimesLIVE the man had been seen taking his children to school on Wednesday morning. Others said they had not heard any gunshots or screams, and were not aware of the incident until police questioned them
Police investigation
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane said an investigation into four murders had been launched and one inquest docket opened. After the investigation, police would confirm whether the deaths were a result of crime or suicide.