Maponya Mall Reopens Amid Soweto Tensions After Deadly E-Hailing Attack

Business Resumes at Maponya Mall Despite Deadly E-Hailing Driver Attack

PIMVILLE – Maponya Mall in Soweto has reopened its doors to shoppers just two days after a fatal shooting claimed the life of an e-hailing driver.

The mall’s reopening has sparked outrage among residents, who had called for a seven-day closure to allow authorities to conduct thorough investigations and hold those responsible accountable. Many in the community feel the decision to reopen so quickly undermines the seriousness of the incident.

Heavy law enforcement presence has been maintained at the mall to monitor the situation and ensure public safety. Despite these measures, residents continue to express concern and frustration over the perceived rush to resume normal operations.

The deadly attack is believed to be linked to long-standing tensions between the taxi industry and e-hailing drivers, a conflict that has periodically flared in Soweto. Calls for justice and greater protection for e-hailing operators are intensifying as the community seeks accountability and solutions to ongoing transport-related violence.