Gunmen Kill Ride-Hailing Driver in Suspected South Africa Taxi Turf War

Murdered Soweto e-hailing driver remembered as sweet-loving boy

The 27-year-old started his job as a driver on Monday, just two days before he was killed

Hundreds shut down Soweto mall after e-hailing driver shot dead and set alight

Residents demand authorities intervene in the conflict between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers

Gunmen kill ride-hailing driver in suspected South Africa taxi turf war

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 14 — Gunmen killed a ride-hailing driver in Johannesburg on Wednesday in the latest violence between online operators and traditional taxi and minibus drivers, police said.Ride-hailing drivers in South Africa have faced repeated deadly attacks by taxi and minibus drivers who say platforms like Uber and Bolt are undercutting their business.Four men approached a ride-hailing vehicle outside a mall in the Soweto township, shot the…

Soweto residents demand action over transport turf wars

By Charmaine Ndlela and Lebone Rodah Mosima The situation remains tense in Soweto following a protest by residents on Thursday over disputes between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers, which is believed to be the reason for a shootout at Maponya Mall that claimed the life of an e-hailing driver. A passer-by was wounded in the attack. Two e-hailing cars were torched on Wednesday and Gauteng police confirmed that a taxi was set alight in Pimvill…

E-hailing drivers want taxi operators out of Maponya Mall after deadly attack

E-hailing drivers want taxi operators out of Maponya Mall after deadly attack Zandile.Khumalo Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:49 PIMVILLE - E-hailing drivers are calling for government to bring taxi drivers who are harrassing them to book.They say they can not operating in the same vicinity as taxi operators and that they should not be allowed at Maponya Mall. Their grievances comes after the brutal attack on an e-hailing driver. Police say the attackers …

Soweto Residents Demand Maponya Mall Shutdown After E-Hailing Driver Murder

Angry Pimville residents have called for a week-long closure of Maponya Mall following the fatal attack on 27-year-old e-hailing driver Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase on Wednesday night. The popular shopping center now stands deserted under heavy police guard as community tensions boil over. Community leader Keabetsoe Malebo has demanded the immediate removal of the mall’s security company, accusing them of failing to prevent violent crimes. “We’re …