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Oscar Pistorius

Those close to Pistorius may have a case to answer
Article
/ 10 September 2014

Those close to Pistorius may have a case to answer

Khaya Dlanga looks at the people close to Oscar Pistorius who have taken responsibility for incidents surrounding him, and its effects on the athlete.

By Staff Reporter
Insults by Pistorius led to confrontation, claims Mortimer
Article
/ 15 July 2014

Insults by Pistorius led to confrontation, claims Mortimer

According to a report, a Johannesburg businessperson says Oscar Pistorius insulted his friends and Jacob Zuma’s family, resulting in an altercation.

By Sapa
Pistorius seen screaming, swearing in leaked video
Article
/ 7 July 2014

Pistorius seen screaming, swearing in leaked video

The National Prosecuting Authority says it has not seen a documentary showing Oscar Pistorius re-enacting events the night he killed his girlfriend.

By Sapa
Pistorius video ‘unlawful’ and ‘breaches agreement’
Article
/ 6 July 2014

Pistorius video ‘unlawful’ and ‘breaches agreement’

Oscar Pistorius’s lawyer says a video showing the paralympian re-enacting the night he shot dead his girlfriend is intended for trial purposes only.

By Sapa
Pistorius chose fight over flight, says defence witness
Article
/ 2 July 2014

Pistorius chose fight over flight, says defence witness

Oscar’s decision to face danger rather than flee was a reflexive response to what he perceived to be a threat, the Pretoria court heard on Wednesday.

By Mpho Raborife
Oscar Pistorius: When advocates pounce
Article
/ 1 July 2014

Oscar Pistorius: When advocates pounce

While the first day of week 10 of Reeva Steenkamp’s murder trial seemed to go the prosecution’s way at first, the defence found good footholds.

By Phillip De Wet
Oscar Pistorius: Sane but stressed
Article
/ 30 June 2014

Oscar Pistorius: Sane but stressed

Oscar Pistorius was not unable to control himself or understand the consequences of actions the night he killed Reeva Steenkamp, a court has heard.

By Phillip De Wet
The anxiety made me do it
Analysis
/ 22 May 2014

The anxiety made me do it

"Mental illness does not necessarily abolish the capacity to form meaningful and competent intentions" say scholars. How accountable can one be?

By David Shariatmadari
Psychiatrists, psychologist to evaluate Pistorius
Article
/ 20 May 2014

Psychiatrists, psychologist to evaluate Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius will undergo evaluation at a Pretoria psychiatric facility to determine his state of mind and criminal responsibility.

By Devereaux Morkel
Judge orders Pistorius to get psychiatric evaluation
Article
/ 14 May 2014

Judge orders Pistorius to get psychiatric evaluation

After a psychiatrist testified that Oscar Pistorius has general anxiety disorder, Judge Masipa says the athlete should seek mental observation.

By Devereaux Morkel
Those with anxiety shouldn’t have guns, says Pistorius witness
Article
/ 13 May 2014

Those with anxiety shouldn’t have guns, says Pistorius witness

Speaking at the trial of Oscar Pistorius, a psychiatrist has told a court that firearms are what makes people with general anxiety disorder dangerous.

By Devereaux Morkel
Oscar trial: Expert questions state’s evidence
Article
/ 9 May 2014

Oscar trial: Expert questions state’s evidence

Ballistics expert Thomas Wolmarans highlighted differences between his conclusion and the state’s while testifying at Oscar Pistorius’s murder trial.

By Sapa
Defence’s experts take to the stand in Pistorius trial
Article
/ 8 May 2014

Defence’s experts take to the stand in Pistorius trial

A social worker, anaesthesiologist and a ballistics expert have been called by Oscar Pistorius’s defence team to testify in his murder trial.

By Sapa
Pistorius’s defence to rest next week, says Roux
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Pistorius’s defence to rest next week, says Roux

Oscar Pistorius’s lawyer says the athlete’s defence in his trial for Reeva Steenkamp’s murder could end next week.

By Sapa
Pistorius neighbour recounts Steenkamp’s last moments
Article
/ 5 May 2014

Pistorius neighbour recounts Steenkamp’s last moments

Before proceedings were postponed, Oscar Pistorius’s neighbour told the court the murder accused athlete prayed for Reeva Steenkamp to stay alive.

By Devereaux Morkel
New defence witness expected as Pistorius trial resumes
Article
/ 5 May 2014

New defence witness expected as Pistorius trial resumes

Oscar Pistorius is back in court for Reeva Steenkamp’s murder. After ending on a low note last month, his lawyer is expected to call a new witness.

By Sapa
Pathologist ‘still part of Oscar’s defence team’
Article
/ 19 April 2014

Pathologist ‘still part of Oscar’s defence team’

Lawyers for murder accused Oscar Pistorius claim pathologist Reggie Perumal has not withdrawn from the athlete’s legal team despite reports.

By Sapa
Oscar trial: Defence pathologist won’t testify
Article
/ 17 April 2014

Oscar trial: Defence pathologist won’t testify

A pathologist hired by Oscar Pistorius says he won’t testify at the murder trial amid suggestions his post-mortem findings supports the prosecution.

By Staff Reporter
Paying the price for Pistorius trial broadcast
Analysis
/ 17 April 2014

Paying the price for Pistorius trial broadcast

What additional burden is placed on Reeva Steenkamp’s mother when cameramen turn their lenses away from Oscar Pistorius to focus on her?

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 April 2014

When it’s not the language of love

Young women need to realise when the language of love turns into the language of control, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.

By Staff Reporter
Oscar trial: Nel rips into expert’s testimony
Article
/ 16 April 2014

Oscar trial: Nel rips into expert’s testimony

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel criticised evidence presented in Oscar Pistorius’s murder trial by defence witness Roger Dixon.

By Naledi Mailula
Oscar Pistorius: When accused go bad
Article
/ 16 April 2014

Oscar Pistorius: When accused go bad

Advocates say little can be done when clients are determined to do themselves in. On the scale of accused gone bad, Oscar Pistorius barely registers.

By Phillip De Wet
Oscar maintains he intended to shoot an intruder
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Oscar maintains he intended to shoot an intruder

After a week of testifying, Oscar Pistorius says he was innocent of intentionally shooting his girfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

By Sapa
Nel concludes Pistorius cross-examination
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Nel concludes Pistorius cross-examination

Before ending his cross-examination, prosecutor Gerrie Nel questioned Oscar Pistorius over what he heard and did before he shot Reeva Steenkamp.

By Sapa
Oscar trial: Nel accuses Pistorius of faking tears
Article
/ 14 April 2014

Oscar trial: Nel accuses Pistorius of faking tears

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel has accused Oscar Pistorius of faking emotional distress while being cross-examined about shooting Reeva Steenkamp.

By Emsie Ferreira
Pistorius ‘invented’ testimony, says Nel
Article
/ 14 April 2014

Pistorius ‘invented’ testimony, says Nel

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel has asked Oscar Pistorius why he never mentioned anything about the toilet door slamming in his bail application or plea.

By Sapa
Oscar trial: Pistorius didn’t look at Steenkamp
Article
/ 11 April 2014

Oscar trial: Pistorius didn’t look at Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius has told court he never looked at Reeva Steenkamp before he rushed to confront a suspected intruder.

By Emsie Ferreira
Pistorius: Media would’ve lied about Tasha’s incident
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Pistorius: Media would’ve lied about Tasha’s incident

Oscar Pistorius says he asked Reeva Steenkamp not to mention a gun allegedly firing in a restaurant because he expected the media to print lies.

By Sapa
Pistorius trial: Only truth we know is that Steenkamp is dead
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Pistorius trial: Only truth we know is that Steenkamp is dead

Whether Oscar Pistorius is telling the truth or not, he cannot claim he was trying to protect Reeva Steenkamp, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Oscar Pistorius trial: The great Gerrie debate
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Oscar Pistorius trial: The great Gerrie debate

As Gerrie Nel questioned Oscar Pistorius in court, some were pleased with the prosecutor’s approach while others wondered if Nel had gone too far.

By Phillip De Wet
More to the Pistorius trial than facile ‘cricket’ commentary
Analysis
/ 10 April 2014

More to the Pistorius trial than facile ‘cricket’ commentary

If the accused intended to kill A rather than B but did kill B, murder could be a competent verdict.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Oscar Pistorius tests new limits of disability
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Oscar Pistorius tests new limits of disability

Did the Bladerunner’s athletic success really lose him the right to claim he feels vulnerable?

By Phillip De Wet
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