The man and his girlfriend were in the kitchen when the man’s friend arrived and started calling him names.
The victim was angry, but his friend apologised and left.
Ramphora says he later returned with a hammer and started assaulting the man with it.
The victim was hit over the head several times until he fell to the ground.
His girlfriend called the police and the paramedics.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
An attempted murder case was opened at the Springs Police Station.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can contact the Springs police on 011 365 5719/20.
