(In South africa) Pimville Violence Escalates After Taxi Driver's Death

In Pimville, Soweto, tensions surged after a taxi driver was shot and set ablaze at Maponya Mall on August 13, 2025. In retaliation, residents set another taxi on fire while it was moving, alleging the driver attempted to bypass blocked roads in a restricted area. 

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Witnesses reported confrontations over the driver's actions. The Pimville community is now demanding the closure of the Maponya Mall taxi rank, where the initial violence erupted, as unrest continues to grip the area, raising concerns about further escalation and public safety.

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