South African Oscar Pistorius at his trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe South African Supreme Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision to find Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder by overturning a lower court’s verdict of culpable homicide has important implications for the country’s judicial system. Thabo Leshilo from The Conversation Africa … [Read more...] about Oscar Pistorius verdict raises the bar for South African judiciary | The Conversation
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Concerns mount over Oscar Pistorius ‘reality show’ rumour
Johannesburg- Former paralympian Oscar Pistorius’s management has rubbished swirling rumours of an upcoming reality show. On Friday morning Reeva Steenkamp’s friends and family were left concerned, after a report about a reality show began circulating on the internet. The report by a website called www.satiratribune.com, claims that filming for the former … [Read more...] about Concerns mount over Oscar Pistorius ‘reality show’ rumour
Oscar parole decision delayed – report
Johannesburg – Oscar parole decision delayed – report- jhbtimes.com, according to reports. His lawyer Brian Webber, speaking to news agency AFP, said: “They’re going to refer the matter back to the [original] parole board.” Broadcaster eNCA also reported the parole review board had set aside its decision to release Pistorius, with the case sent … [Read more...] about Oscar parole decision delayed – report
Study: Oscar, Reeva and Intimate Partner Violence, Part 1 |MyPE
“I understand a fury in your words, but not your words…” (Shakespeare’s Desdemona, femicide victim). “These girls ain’t loyal”. (Singer and woman abuser Chris Brown defines ‘showbiz’ women) Intimate-partner violence. How can those words go together? How does the scene of love become a death chamber? As the traumatic story of Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp unfolds […] … [Read more...] about Study: Oscar, Reeva and Intimate Partner Violence, Part 1 |MyPE
Gallery: Oscar Pistorius trial Day 6 – Independent Online
Independent OnlineOlympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius (L) cries as he chats to his lawyer Barry Roux during his trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters. Olympic and …Inside the Oscar Pistorius trialSowetanEmotion runs high in court as Pistorius hears graphic … [Read more...] about Gallery: Oscar Pistorius trial Day 6 – Independent Online
