Ex-Convict Killed in Mob Attack After Stabbing Incident in Daveyton
- An ex-convict, Mandisizwe Mbadaman, allegedly stabbed a local resident, Pitor Mancisa
- The incident led to a mob justice attack where enraged residents killed the attacker
- Community leaders and public figures have condemned the vigilante attack, urging a faster government and law enforcement response to prevent mob justice
- Speaking to Briefly News, residents and community leaders opened up about the double tragedy
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Daveyton, Gauteng – 15 September 2025
A quiet Monday morning in Daveyton’s Chris Hani section turned into a scene of horror when enraged residents killed an ex-convict, Mandisizwe Mbadaman, after he allegedly fatally stabbed a local man, Pitor Mancisa. The double tragedy has again highlighted growing tensions between communities and violent offenders, as well as long-standing frustrations with what residents describe as slow police and emergency responses.
A deadly confrontation on Vivian Drive near Pulane Street
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Briefly News, the drama began around 6 a.m. on Vivian Drive near Pulane Street. Mbadaman, described by locals as an ex-convict who had recently returned to the area, allegedly attacked Mancisa, a Mozambican national, during a heated argument.
The reason for the conflict between Mbadaman and Mancisa remains unknown. Residents were enraged by the gruesome act.
As word of the attack spread, dozens of neighbours poured into the street. Several witnesses said the sight of Mancisa lying on the ground provoked immediate outrage. People chased Mbadaman, overpowered him, and began assaulting him. Minutes later, in full view of shocked onlookers, he was set alight. Photographs taken at the scene show the victim covered by a white blanket while, only a few metres away, the alleged attacker lies on the tar.
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Anger over slow emergency response
Residents told Briefly News that emergency services took nearly five hours to reach the scene. By the time paramedics arrived, both men were dead. Police had cordoned off the street and opened two separate inquest dockets, but no arrests had been made at the time of publication.
Community leaders say the delay in response and the perception of rising violent crime have created an environment where mob justice flourishes.
“People here feel abandoned and unsafe,” one resident said, adding: “We see criminals returning to the streets with no consequences, and when something like this happens, emotions boil over.”
Calls for justice without vigilantism
Well-known public figure and social activist Masechaba Thobejane condemned the killings, saying both the stabbing and the mob attack were “symptoms of a broken system.”
“It’s heartbreaking to see a community pushed to this point,” she told Briefly News.
“No matter how angry or traumatised we feel, we must allow the justice system to do its work. We also call on government and law enforcement to respond faster to violent crime so residents feel protected and never feel forced to take the law into their own hands.”
Police spokespersons have echoed that message, warning that mob justice is itself a criminal offence and urging witnesses to come forward with information to help investigators piece together what happened.
Broader concerns about safety
The Daveyton incident is the latest in a string of vigilante attacks across Gauteng townships in recent months. Analysts warn that while communities are understandably frustrated, such acts erode the rule of law and often lead to wrongful deaths. Residents and civic groups are now calling for improved policing, community safety initiatives, and more visible support from social services to address the root causes of violence.
As the sun set over Vivian Drive on Monday evening, only scorch marks on the tar and a heavy police presence remained, grim reminders of a morning when fear, anger, and grief spiralled into deadly mob justice.
3 More stories of mob justice in 2025
- Briefly News previously reported a senior ANC leader was arrested for allegedly beating his wife with a hammer during a domestic dispute in KwaZulu-Natal and was subsequently subjected to mob justice before being taken into police custody on attempted murder charges.
- In what has been dubbed a mob justice, the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Etwatwa, Benoni, has raised alarm over witchcraft accusations.
- A mob of about 50 community members in Mountview, KwaZulu-Natal beat a man to death for allegedly stabbing his grandmother.
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