Cape Town - Three people were killed and two injured in an armed business robbery at a supermarket in Kalbaskraal, Malmesbury on Sunday night.
Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said cases of murder and attempted murder have been opened for investigation.
"Three males aged 30, 34 and 39 were shot and fatally wounded and two other males aged 28 and 31 were shot and injured," said Van Wyk.
Van Wyk said the injured people were taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical treatment.
"Crime scene experts were immediately called out to the crime scene to comb the area for clues. Information was followed up and sterling investigations by detectives led to the arrest of two suspects aged 30 and 34 in Bellville South this morning," Van Wyk said.
He said one of the suspects is being held in custody for questioning as detectives are on the hunt for two other suspects.
"Reports indicate that during the robbery, four suspects entered the business, took a substantial amount of cash and shot the occupants," he said.
Van Wyk said the operation is currently in progress and more arrests are imminent. "The arrested suspects are due to appear in the Malmesbury Magistrates Court on Wednesday, on charges of murder and attempted murder," he said.