Moodley, 37, of Verulam, said he had a stomach bug and decided to seek treatment at Dr Ruben Govender’s surgery situated in Trenance Park on December 27.

He said while he was standing at the counter and providing the receptionist with his details, the first robber entered.

“He came up to the counter and began to mumble. From the corner of my eye I saw another man come in and walk straight up to me. When I turned and looked at him, he pulled up his sleeve and exposed a large knife. At that moment, I knew I could not be stuck in the corner so I pushed him away to make space, and that is when they began attacking me,” he said.

Moodley said during the attack, all he could think about was his wife and children who were waiting in the car.

He said his sons were still buckled up in their car seats.

“I had entered the surgery with only my phone, watch and car keys as I was using my medical aid. My greatest fear was that if they got hold of my keys they could attack my family or even take them with the car.

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