South Africa trial due to start over alleged racist attack

In South Africa, a trial is due to start for two white men who allegedly forced a black man into a coffin and threatened to pour petrol on him.

In South Africa, a trial is due to start for two white men who allegedly forced a black man into a coffin and threatened to pour petrol on him.

 

A video of the incident went viral, prompting widespread outrage as well as protests against racism.

 

Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Johannesburg.