Three people were murdered and two men arrested in Jabulani, Soweto, Gauteng police said on Wednesday.

Inspector Kay Makhubele said the first murder happened around 8.45pm on Tuesday at Jabulani Hostel. A man of unknown age was stabbed with a table knife in his collar bone and forehead. He died on the scene.

Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder. He would appear before the Protea Magistrate's Court within 48 hours.

The second murder happened around 11.45pm on Tuesday night. A man was sitting in his car when an unidentified person drove up in a car with the registration number XBB 440 GP and shot the man in the head.

He died on scene.

The third murder happened around 3.45pm on Monday. A man was stabbed in his chest and died on arrival at a local hospital. A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder. He would appear before the Protea Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

Police called on anyone with information relevant to the shooting murder to contact CrimeStop on 08600-10111 or Jabulani police station on 011-932 0040.

Sapa