LIMPOPO cops have launched a manhunt for the killers of a 57-year-old farm manager who was shot dead in his house on Wednesday night in Tom Burke in Lephalale.

According to cops the incident took place at Dale farm outside Lephalale.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said, the farm manager Jasper von Klause was sleeping when an unknown gun-wielding suspect entered their house.

Mojapelo said the suspect shot the couple, instantly killing the farm manager and injuring his companion.

The other suspect who was also armed with a firearm - proceeded to the farm owner's house nearby.

"When the dogs started barking, his 34-year-son came out to investigate and was shot by the suspect and got injured on the thigh," Mojapelo said.

The farmer's son managed to get back into the house, in which the 57-year-old farm owner came out and shot in the direction of the suspects, who then fled from the scene.

Mojapelo said the farm owner, his son and the other victim may not be named at this stage.

Police investigations are continuing, anyone with more information is requested to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501.