City officials in Ekurhuleni, specifically in Germiston, have been conducting evictions of illegal occupants from municipal flats, including the Pharoe Park flats. The eviction process, authorized by a high court order, has affected over 400 residents who claim they were not given prior notice to vacate. These residents have appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa for intervention. Concurrently, tensions have escalated in Pimville, Soweto, near Maponya Mall following a violent incident where an e-hailing driver was shot dead and two others injured. The attack also involved the torching of two vehicles and has led to the mall's closure. Authorities suspect the violence is linked to ongoing conflicts between e-hailing drivers and local taxi operators. Workers at Maponya Mall have expressed concerns about their safety and job security amid these developments. Additionally, two individuals have been arrested for setting fire to a Home Affairs building, further highlighting unrest in the area.