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News24 | Maponya Mall in Soweto Forced to Close Following Protest, Murder of E-Hailing Driver
One person was killed and two injured in an attack linked to taxi violence targeting e-hailing drivers, with four armed suspects still at large, police said.
- On the evening of 13 August 2025, unknown suspects attacked two e-hailing vehicles at Maponya Mall in Soweto, killing one driver and injuring two others.
- The attack occurred amid escalating tensions and confrontations involving e-hailing drivers and traditional taxi operators, following recent strikes by e-hailing drivers protesting high commission fees and demanding better support from service providers.
- About four men approached, shot at a stopped e-hailing driver, torched his vehicle, shot at a second vehicle whose driver fled before it was also set on fire, and injured a passer-by.
- Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that investigations have been launched into incidents involving one murder, two attempted murders, and an arson attack, though the reasons behind these acts have not yet been determined.
- Law enforcement deployed taxi violence detectives to investigate and monitor the incident, while authorities urged peaceful dialogue as the violence poses safety risks and damages the transport sector's image.
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News24 | Maponya Mall in Soweto forced to close following protest, murder of e-hailing driver
Maponya Mall in Soweto was forced to close its doors on Thursday after residents blocked roads near the shopping centre with bricks. This followed an attack on e-hailing drivers on Wednesday that left one dead and two injured.
Soweto streets on lockdown after e-hailing driver’s killing
Irate residents in Soweto have blocked roads following the killing of an e-hailing driver on Wednesday, 13 August. Two others were injured when their e-hailing vehicles were set alight at Maponya Mall, sparking outrage. The incident is allegedly linked to tensions between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers. Community members are demanding swift action, saying business cannot continue as usual after the attack. POLICE PRESENCE HEIGHTENED As pro…
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Gauteng transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said: "No grievance or commercial dispute justifies the taking of a life or putting innocent people at risk."
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