Judge Sheila Mphahlele sentenced Willem Oosthuyzen to an effective 11 years in prison and his co-accused Theo Jackson to 14 years behind bars.
In August, the pair were found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm‚ attempted murder‚ intimidation and kidnapping.
The men were arrested after a video, in which they are seen forcing Victor Mlotshwa into a coffin and threatening to set him alight, went viral on social media.
Read the full story on the Middelburg Observer.
We welcome the sentences handed down on the #CoffinAssault culprits who were respectively sentenced to 11 & 14 years direct imprisonment.
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) October 27, 2017
There's no remorse from these men!!! If they appeal and take it to a higher court, I hope they lift the suspended sentences. #CoffinAssault
— Samú #intoyami OUT NOW (@SamkeloNdlovu) October 27, 2017
#CoffinAssault Victor Mlotshwa spoke briefly to the crowd, thanking them for the support
— malungelo booi (@malungelob) October 27, 2017
#CoffinAssault Mpumalanga gov says it will pay for a cleansing ceremony for Victor Mlotshwa
— malungelo booi (@malungelob) October 27, 2017
#CoffinAssault pair have been sentenced to 11 and 14 years imprisonment. The SAHRC's Priscilla Jana discusses. Courtesy #DStv 403 pic.twitter.com/AFNRq0kNOo
— eNCA (@eNCA) October 27, 2017
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