Methodist Church Leads Prayer Service For Uber Driver Killed In Soweto Shooting

The Methodist Church gathered on Sunday at Maponya Mall in Pimville, Soweto, to lead a prayer and memorial service for e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase, who was brutally killed earlier this week.

Mvelase, who had recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to Johannesburg to start work as an Uber driver, was shot and his car torched outside the mall in an incident believed to be linked to ongoing taxi-related violence.

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His tragic death sparked widespread anger and calls from community members to close the mall in protest.

Prayer Service Brings Comfort to Grieving Families

As shoppers moved through the busy mall, just a few meters away, Methodist Church members stood together in prayer and song. They honoured Mvelase as well as two other victims who were caught in the crossfire during the violent attack.

Police officers maintained a strong presence at the scene, which helped bring a sense of calm as hymns of encouragement filled the air. The service was both a moment of mourning and a call for unity against the cycle of violence.

March to the Site of the Attack

Following the prayers, the congregation planned to march to the exact spot in the parking lot where Mvelase’s car was set alight with him inside.

The symbolic act aimed to honour his memory and stand in solidarity with the grieving families, while also highlighting the urgent need to address safety concerns facing e-hailing drivers.

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