Johannesburg – Hundreds of Daveyton residents gathered on Wednesday morning to remember slain taxi driver Mido Macia.

Many described him as a “quiet and humble” man.

Macia was found dead in police cells last Tuesday after he was dragged behind a police van earlier in the day.

The dragging was captured on cellphone footage and went viral, sending shock waves around the world.

Eight policemen have been arrested on charges of murder.

A memorial service was held for Macia on Wednesday morning at the Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton.

Friends and fellow taxi drivers showed their support and demanded that the officers accused of his death not receive bail on Friday.

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