Sharp objects were used in the murders of seven family members whose bodies were found in a house in Vlakfontein‚ south of Johannesburg‚ on Monday.

The revelation was made by Gauteng community safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane during a visit to the house on Wednesday afternoon.

Despite several days having passed since the bodies were found‚ there was still a strong stench at the house.

Nkosi-Malobane said that she did not want to reveal too much about the investigation‚ which was still ongoing‚ but said that sharp objects had been used to kill the family members.

She also expressed confidence that justice would prevail.