There is a strong police presence at Maponya Mall, where one person was killed and two others were injured in what is believed to be a taxi violence incident that occurred last night.

Two e-hailing vehicles were attacked by unknown suspects at the mall.

Several Johannesburg Metro Police vehicles are stationed inside the mall premises, while a Group of SAPS members and National Traffic Police members are stationed outside.

Preliminary reports suggest that the incident is allegedly linked to tensions between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers.

This Soweto resident says the government should put a stop to the violence. “How long are we going to keep quiet when a situation like this continues. This is not the first time. Last time they attacked a gentleman who had come to pick me up. Why don’t they want change? Why are they so stupid? These people are trying to feed their families just like them.”

Maponya Mall e-hailing attack leaves one dead and 2 injured: Chriselda Lewis reports