Maponya Mall in Soweto was closed following a violent incident on Wednesday night in which an e-hailing driver was shot dead and two others were injured. The attackers also set two vehicles on fire. The incident has been linked to ongoing tensions between e-hailing drivers and local taxi associations. In response, community members barricaded roads near the mall, expressing concerns over safety and calling for improved security measures. Police have established a heavy presence in Pimville, the area surrounding the mall, and forensic teams have arrived to investigate the scene. Gauteng's MEC for Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, held a meeting with taxi associations, e-hailing services, and mall management to address the unrest. Residents have demanded that the taxi industry be barred from operating within Maponya Mall, citing safety fears amid longstanding conflicts between e-hailing and taxi operators. The mall remains closed as tensions persist.
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Soweto residents are calling for the taxi industry to be barred from operating inside Maponya Mall, saying they do not feel safe while taxis continue to use the premises. Tensions between e-hailing services and taxi associations have been long-standing, with recent clashes https://t.co/CvfYp5FU1S