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PASSOP condemns in the strongest possible terms the incident of police brutality in Daveyton

PASSOP condemns in the strongest possible terms the inhumane actions of several police officers from the Daveyton Police Station. Video footage has emerged of these officers dragging a man believed to be a Mozambican taxi driver named Mido Macia behind their vehicle on Tuesday afternoon, the 26th of February. The same man died hours later in police custody.

We are shocked and disgusted by these barbaric actions. Police brutality and violence of this sort have absolutely no place in our society. We urge the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to investigate this incident thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice.

Events similar to this one have become far too common in South Africa, and erode the public’s trust in the police. We demand that the IPID response to this terrible incident set an example that shows that such behaviour on the part of the police will not be tolerated. A potentially volatile situation requires a swift and transparent resolution, and justice must be served.

For further comment contact Braam Hanekom: 0843191764

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