Protestors gather as coffin suspects appear in court
Members of the EFF, ANC and DA have gathered at the Middelburg Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga, where two suspects are set to appear in connection with a video showing a man being shoved into a coffin.
The video - posted on social media - went viral, showing two white men shoving a black man into a coffin and threatening him with snakes.
Police spokesperson, Leonard Hlathi, confirmed a charge of assault against the two men who allegedly beat and put the man in the coffin in August this year.
"The magistrate already denied the suspects bail, but they will again apply today," Hlathi said.
Charges against the accused were brought by the EFF in Mpumalanga, on behalf of Victor Mlotshwa.
#CoffinAssault Mlotshwa (with his head down) is in court.
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) November 16, 2016
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WATCH #CoffinAssault More ANC, EFF and DA members are arriving outside court.
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) November 16, 2016
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