Maponya Mall

Social media flooded with shocking images and videos capturing the violent clash at Maponya Mall. Images: Screenshot from video

Maponya Mall: E-hailing vehicles burnt, drivers attacked

Chaotic scenes unfolded at Maponya Mall in Soweto as taxi drivers allegedly targeted e-hailing vehicles, setting them ablaze.

Maponya Mall

Social media flooded with shocking images and videos capturing the violent clash at Maponya Mall. Images: Screenshot from video

Chaos broke loose at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Thursday night, 1 June. Social media was awash with images and videos of vehicles on fire in the parking lot. According to reports, taxi drivers were behind the unrest.

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VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT MAPONYA MALL

eNCA reported that taxi drivers allegedly attacked Uber and Bolt drivers at Maponya Mall on Thursday night.

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At least three vehicles were burnt, and there were reports of injuries to the e-hailing drivers. Pictures and videos show the crowd attacking the vehicles with various objects.

This is a developing story.

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