"When entry was refused, a window was broken and the suspects entered,” said Naidu.
"The three occupants inside the shack were assaulted. One of the suspects threw boiling water on a 36-year-old victim, a 38-year-old male was shot in his mouth and the third victim, a 23-year-old female, was hit over the head with a DVD player.”
The robbers left with four cellphones, a DVD player and a sound system.
The traumatised victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating a case of house robbery.
Naidu appealing to anyone who can assist in tracking down the suspects to contact Detective Captain Chris Rowan on 082 442 1457, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station.