Bolt condemns Maponya Mall killing, reaffirms commitment to driver safety:
Bolt South Africa has expressed shock and outrage over the killing of an e-hailing ...
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EWN Aug 21 25
Dust settles after Maponya Mall taxi violence: Taxis and e-hailing drivers are operating peacefully for now.
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Family in shock after Uber denies e-hailing driver killed at Maponya Mall worked for them
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Transport operators at Maponya Mall agree to coexist after horror murder: An agreement has been reached for e-hailing drivers and minibus taxi operators to ...
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Key FactsViolence Erupts at Soweto’s Maponya Mall
Aug 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- An e-hailing driver was fatally shot and his vehicle torched outside Maponya Mall, with two others injured.
- Police maintained order as the mall remained closed the next morning amid heightened tensions.
- Community members demand the mall management take responsibility and implement stronger security measures.
- Authorities have opened investigations into murder, attempted murder, and arson, but suspects remain unidentified.
We are tired of this thing — taxi drivers terrorising us, the community of Pimville.— A tearful community member expressed frustration over the ongoing violence and intimidation from the minibus taxi sector.
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Key FactsSouth Africa's Military Chief Faces Backlash Over Iran Remarks
Aug 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Rudzani Maphwanya, head of South Africa’s military, traveled to Iran advocating for stronger political and military relations.
- His statements received strong criticism from the Presidency and DIRCO for exceeding his official military role.
- The Presidency acknowledged his authority to discuss military matters abroad but condemned his foreign policy comments.
- President Ramaphosa will meet with Maphwanya in the coming weeks to evaluate the incident and consider further actions.
It's difficult to speak to what constitutes the grave nature of charges or accusations that will require a court-martial.— Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for the Presidency, during a media briefing in Pretoria.
Gauteng transport MEC confident violence between e-hailers and taxi industry will be resolved
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EWN Aug 18 25
Gauteng Transport MEC says they've quelled tensions at Maponya Mall following e-hailing driver's death
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Family of slain e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase still waiting for his body: Mvelase was shot and torched inside his car by four unknown men ...
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Key FactsIllinois Crash Claims Four Lives; Driver Not Impaired
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- The driver involved in the crash at an Illinois after-school program, which resulted in the deaths of four students, tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
- Toxicology results for 44-year-old Marianne Akers came back negative, and no charges have been filed.
- Investigators are looking into whether a medical emergency caused the crash while the state police continue their inquiry.
- The incident led to the deaths of four girls, with six others hospitalized, four of whom remain under care.
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