Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s Notable Paralympian, Set for Parole

Johannesburg, South Africa – Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic athlete who became infamous for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, is set to be released on parole starting January 5. This announcement was made by the Department of Correctional Services

November 24, 2023

Zimbabwe

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, may soon meet her parents as part of the process leading to parole being considered, officials say. Pistorius was sentenced for murder in 2015. He has effectively served

November 8, 2021

Africa

Oscar Pistorius appeals murder sentence

Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has filed papers at the Constitutional Court to appeal his sentencing. He is contesting the ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein on November 24 extended Pistorius’s conviction from six to 13 years and five

December 19, 2017

Africa

Oscar Pistorius in prison brawl

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been injured after being involved in a fight in prison‚ Singabakho Nxumalo from the Department of Correctional Services told the Report Focus. He said that the incident happened last Wednesday: It is alleged that he was involved in

December 12, 2017

South Africa

South African Court Doubles Pistorius Sentence

Oscar Pistorius’ prison sentence was increased to 13 years and five months by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday, a decision that more than doubled the Olympic runner’s jail term for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. In an announcement

November 25, 2017

South Africa·Sports

OFFICIAL: Oscar Pistorius out of hospital, back in prison

Jailed Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was discharged from hospital on Friday after being kept in overnight under observation, an official said, after local media reported he was suffering chest pains. “He has been discharged and is back in the facility,” Logan Maistry,

August 4, 2017

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