Maponya Mall returns to operations after residents protest murder of e-hailing driver
Siyanda Mthokozisi was shot and his car torched outside of mall earlier this week.
Maponya Mall in Soweto on the morning of 14 August 2025, just hours after an e-hailing driver was shot and killed and two vehicles were set alight. Picture: Jabulile Mbatha/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - Maponya Mall is back in business a day after it was shut down by residents protesting the murder of an e-hailing driver.
Siyanda Mthokozisi was shot and his car torched outside the mall earlier this week.
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The murder sparked widespread outrage, with community members calling for the closure of the mall for several days of mourning.
Johannesburg metro police spokesperson Xolani Fihla said law enforcement officials were monitoring the situation.
“The roads are currently open for traffic following a closure yesterday [Thursday], and the mall is operating. Police officials will continue to monitor the situation, which remains calm.”