(In South africa) Deadly Attack at Maponya Mall: E-Hailing Driver Shot, Set Ablaze Amid Suspected Taxi War

A deadly shooting occurred at Maponya Mall in Soweto this evening when armed suspects opened fire on e-hailing drivers. According to witnesses, one unidentified e-hailing driver was shot before being set ablaze inside his vehicle, dying at the scene. 

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The suspects fled, and police have launched an investigation. While the exact motive remains unclear, authorities and locals suspect the incident is tied to the ongoing conflict between e-hailing service operators and traditional taxi drivers. 

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The violence marks another grim chapter in the long-standing tensions between the two transport sectors, leaving the community shaken and demanding urgent intervention.