NPA "disappointed" by failure to convict Oscar Pistorius of premeditated murder
South Africa's National Prosecution Authority are "disappointed" in the failure to convict Oscar Pistorius of intentionally killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sep 12, 12:33
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced on October 13, granted bail following conviction
Oscar Pistorius is granted bail after being convicted of the unlawful killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will return to court for sentencing on October 13.
Sep 12, 12:06
IPC releases statement following Oscar Pistorius's manslaughter verdict
The International Paralympic Committee releases a statement after Oscar Pistorius is convicted of unintentionally killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sep 12, 11:29
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide following the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sep 12, 09:21
Oscar Pistorius sobs uncontrollably when cleared of murder
Oscar Pistorius sobs uncontrollably in court when the judge clears him of murder, but could still face a charge of manslaughter for killing his girlfriend.
Sep 11, 12:11
Judge rules Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder, but culpable homicide possible
Judge Thokozile Masipa rules that Oscar Pistorius cannot be found guilty of murder, but culpable homicide (manslaughter) will be considered.
Sep 11, 11:44
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius not guilty of premeditated murder
Judge rules that Oscar Pistorius is not guilty of deliberately murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at his home in Pretoria in February last year.
Sep 11, 11:14
Judge: Oscar Pistorius's version of events in girlfriend's death "inconsistent"
Judge Thokozile Masipa tells the High Court in Pretoria that Oscar Pistorius's version of events are "inconsistent" with someone who shot without thinking.
Sep 11, 10:57
Judge to reject "unreliable" evidence from witness in Oscar Pistorius trial
Judge Thokozile Masipa tells the court that she will disregard evidence from two "unreliable" state witnesses while delivering her verdict in Oscar Pistorius's murder trial.
Sep 11, 09:24
Judge to deliver Oscar Pistorius verdict on September 11
A date of September 11 is set for judge Thokozile Masipa to deliver a verdict on the trial of Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Aug 8, 14:31
Defence lawyer compares Oscar Pistorius to 'woman who shoots abusive husband'
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer Barry Roux compares the Paralympic athlete to a woman who shoots her husband after years of abuse.
Aug 8, 12:50
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer launches scathing attack on state's case
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer Barry Roux slams the prosecution's case in the Paralympic champion's murder trial.
Aug 7, 15:11
Prosecutor questions events leading to Oscar Pistorius's shooting of girlfriend
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel questions why Reeva Steenkamp would take her mobile phone with her to the bathroom at 3am before Oscar Pistorius shot her.
Aug 7, 12:31
Prosecutor: 'Oscar Pistorius is a deceitful witness'
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel tells the High Court in Pretoria that murder suspect Oscar Pistorius is a "deceitful witness" as closing arguments are delivered.
Aug 7, 09:37
Family concerned by Oscar Pistorius's "self-harming behaviour"
Oscar Pistorius's uncle Leo says that the family are concerned by the Paralympic champion's "self-harming behaviour" after he was accused of being in a nightclub brawl.
Jul 17, 13:48
Oscar Pistorius accused of getting involved in nightclub spat
Oscar Pistorius is reportedly accused of getting involved in a nightclub spat during a break in his murder trial.
Jul 15, 10:10
Reeva Steenkamp's mother has "forgiven" Oscar Pistorius
Reeva Steenkamp's mother June admits that she has "forgiven" Oscar Pistorius for killing her daughter.
Jul 8, 11:12
Oscar Pistorius defence closes its case in murder trial
Oscar Pistorius's defence team closes its case in court as the Paralympic champion's murder trial is adjourned until August 7.
Jul 8, 09:01
Australian TV station defends showing Oscar Pistorius shooting re-enactment
Australian TV station Channel Seven defends showing leaked footage of Oscar Pistorius re-enacting the moment when he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Jul 7, 09:48
Oscar Pistorius 'traumatised, at risk of suicide'
Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is at risk of suicide, a court hears.
Jul 2, 13:30
Oscar Pistorius's manager: 'Athlete rarely lost his temper'
Oscar Pistorius's manager Peet van Zyl tells the High Court that he rarely saw the Paralympic champion lose his temper.
Jul 1, 12:12
Oscar Pistorius 'did not have mental defect when shot dead his girlfriend'
Oscar Pistorius did not have a 'mental defect' when he shot dead his girlfriend, according to a psychiatrist's report.
Jun 30, 08:48
Oscar Pistorius to return to court after undergoing month of psychiatric tests
Oscar Pistorius will return to court in Pretoria today after undergoing 30-day psychiatric testing to assess his mental state when he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Jun 30, 06:23
Oscar Pistorius's anxiety disorder 'sparks violence worry among families'
Oscar Pistorius's anxiety disorder reportedly causes families to worry about their relatives possibly becoming violent.
Jun 3, 12:21
Oscar Pistorius murder trial adjourned until end of June due to psychiatric tests
Oscar Pistorius's murder trial adjourned until the end of June while the Paralympic champion undergoes psychiatric assessment.
May 20, 09:28
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius to undergo 30 days in psychiatric testing
A High Court judge orders Oscar Pistorius to spend 30 days in psychiatric testing, which will delay his murder trial in Pretoria, South Africa.
May 14, 09:21
Oscar Pistorius to undergo psychiatric tests in hospital?
Oscar Pistorius's murder trial could be delayed by a month should he be ordered to undergo further examination on his mental health.
May 13, 11:20
Psychiatrist: 'Oscar Pistorius has anxiety disorder'
A psychiatrist tells Oscar Pistorius's murder trial that the athlete has suffered from an anxiety disorder since childhood.
May 12, 13:01
Reeva Steenkamp 'unlikely to be cowering when shot by Oscar Pistorius'
Reeva Steenkamp is unlikely to have been cowering when she was shot by Oscar Pistorius, a court hears.
May 9, 12:46
Oscar Pistorius 'not putting on a show during murder trial'
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has not been "putting on a show" during his murder trial, a court hears.
May 8, 13:00
Oscar Pistorius 'intimidates Reeva Steenkamp's friend during murder trial'
Oscar Pistorius is accused of making a "sinister" comment to one of Reeva Steenkamp's friends during his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria.
May 7, 12:44
Oscar Pistorius's neighbour heard 'desperate cries for help'
Oscar Pistorius's neighbour tells the High Court in Pretoria that he heard 'desperate cries for help', but not a woman screaming when Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead.
May 6, 11:54
Oscar Pistorius "broken" after shooting Reeva Steenkamp
Oscar Pistorius was 'broken and screaming' after he called for help following the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a court hears.
May 5, 11:44
Oscar Pistorius murder trial to resume in Pretoria
Oscar Pistorius's murder trial resumes at the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa today following an adjournment of over two weeks.
May 5, 06:35
Oscar Pistorius camp deny claims athlete took acting lessons before trial
Oscar Pistorius's family deny claims that the Paralympic champion had acting lessons before his murder trial in South Africa.
Apr 22, 10:55
Report: Oscar Pistorius took acting lessons before murder trial
A South African journalist claims that Oscar Pistorius took acting lessons before his murder trial in Pretoria.
Apr 21, 11:38
Oscar Pistorius trial adjourns for Easter
The murder trial of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius adjourns for two weeks following the conclusion of the defence's forensic expert's testimony.
Apr 17, 13:43
Oscar Pistorius murder trial to break for two weeks until May 5
The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius will be adjourned between April 17 to May 5 following a request by the prosecution.
Apr 16, 12:29
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius finishes giving evidence in murder trial
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius finishes giving evidence in his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria.
Apr 15, 11:45
Oscar Pistorius accused of giving "untruthful" testimony in murder trial
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel tells the High Court that Oscar Pistorius's version of Reeva Steenkamp's shooting is "untruthful" and "improbable".
Apr 15, 10:10
