Oscar Pistorius prosecutors demand longer sentence
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority says that it will pursue a lengthier jail sentence for Oscar Pistorius.
Jul 21, 11:30
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years in prison for murder of Reeva Steenkamp
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Jul 6, 09:34
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder on July 6
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6.
Jun 15, 15:23
Date set for Oscar Pistorius appeal case
Oscar Pistorius will face a panel of five judges in November as prosecutors press for a murder conviction against him.
Sep 22, 15:49
Oscar Pistorius loses bid to block appeal against murder acquittal
Oscar Pistorius's lawyers lose their bid to block prosecutors' appeal against his acquittal of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Mar 13, 09:45
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius 'furious about possible murder conviction'
Oscar Pistorius is reportedly furious after hearing that prosecutors have been granted leave to appeal against his conviction of culpable homicide.
Dec 12, 12:21
Court grants prosecutors leave to appeal Oscar Pistorius conviction
Judge Thokozile Masipa rules that prosecutors can appeal against Paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorious's five-year jail sentence.
Dec 10, 08:12
Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourns Oscar Pistorius appeal decision until Wednesday
Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourns until Wednesday her ruling on whether the prosecution can appeal Oscar Pistorius's five-year sentence for killing Reeva Steenkamp.
Dec 9, 10:59
South African prosecutors file appeal against Oscar Pistorius verdict, sentence
South African prosecutors confirm that they have filed an appeal against Oscar Pistorius's verdict and sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Nov 4, 11:43
South African prosecutors 'to appeal Oscar Pistorius's verdict and sentence'
South African prosecutors will reportedly appeal against Oscar Pistorius's verdict and five-year prison sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oct 27, 12:58
Reeva Steenkamp's mother June: 'We don't want revenge against Oscar Pistorius'
Reeva Steenkamp's mother June says that the family are "very settled" with Oscar Pistorius's five-year prison sentence for killing her daughter.
Oct 23, 13:41
Prosecutors weighing up whether to appeal against Oscar Pistorius conviction
South African prosecutors claim that they are considering lodging an appeal against Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction.
Oct 21, 11:16
The Steenkamps' lawyer expects Oscar Pistorius to serve two years behind bars
The lawyer of Reeva Steenkamp's family believes that Oscar Pistorius will serve two years in prison, not just 10 months as has been suggested.
Oct 21, 10:59
Oscar Pistorius 'to spend 10 months in prison'
Oscar Pistorius will serve 10 months of his five-year sentence for killing Reeva Steenkamp in prison, according to his defence team.
Oct 21, 10:20
Oscar Pistorius jailed for five years for killing Reeva Steenkamp
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp.
Oct 21, 09:36
Reeva Steenkamp's sister: 'Oscar Pistorius deserves to go to prison'
Reeva Steenkamp's sister Simone Cowburn believes that Oscar Pistorius "deserves" a prison sentence for killing the South African model.
Oct 20, 13:18
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced on Tuesday for killing girlfriend
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced on Tuesday for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oct 17, 11:26
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius 'is broke following murder trial'
Oscar Pistorius's lawyer Barry Roux tells the court in Pretoria that the Paralympic champion has lost "all his money" as a result of his murder trial.
Oct 17, 09:46
Reeva Steenkamp's cousin: 'Oscar Pistorius needs sufficient punishment'
Reeva Steenkamp's cousin Kim Martin tells a court that Oscar Pistorius needs "sufficient punishment" for killing his girlfriend.
Oct 16, 11:45
Reeva Steenkamp's family 'ruined' after model killed by Oscar Pistorius
Reeva Steenkamp's cousin Kim Martin tells the High Court in Pretoria that her family have been "ruined" after Oscar Pistorius shot dead the South African model.
Oct 15, 14:19
Oscar Pistorius loses all sponsorship deals following conviction
Oscar Pistorius's former agent Peet van Zyl tells the High Court that the Paralympic champion has had all of his sponsorship contracts cancelled.
Oct 13, 13:34
Oscar Pistorius's sentencing for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to begin
Oscar Pistorius is due to return to court this morning in South Africa to begin sentencing after he was convicted of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oct 13, 06:42
Oscar Pistorius's family thanks judge for not guilty verdict
Oscar Pistorius's family release a statement expressing their gratitude towards Judge Thokozile Masipa for finding the Paralympian not guilty of murder.
Sep 12, 13:06
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 guilty of firing gun in restaurant
Oscar Pistorius has been acquitted of firing a gun through a sunroof, but is found guilty of discharging a firearm in a restaurant.
Sep 12, 08:56
Judge adjourns Oscar Pistorius 'culpable homicide' verdict until tomorrow
The judge raises the possibility of a culpable homicide conviction for Oscar Pistorius before adjourning her verdict until tomorrow.
Sep 11, 13:34
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
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
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 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 Pistorious murder trial adjourned until April 7
Oscar Pistorius's murder trial is adjourned until April 7 after one of the judge's assessors was taken ill.
Mar 28, 08:04
Oscar Pistorius 'vomits as details of post-mortem are revealed in court'
Oscar Pistorius reportedly begins vomiting when details of Reeva Steenkamp's post-mortem are read out in court during the Paralympian's murder trial in Pretoria.
Mar 10, 11:22
