Thokozile Matilda Masipa
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Judge Masipa had “maudlin sympathy” for Oscar Pistorius – NPA’s Gerrie Nel
The NPA has filed court papers setting out the reasons for its appeal against the six year sentence handed down to Oscar Pistorius.
Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Key quotes from the Oscar Pistorius ruling
Judge Thokozile Masipa on Thursday found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder, but left the door open for a conviction on manslaughter.
Pistorius acquitted of premeditated murder
Judge Thokozile Masipa says Oscar Pistorius was not guilty of premeditated murder, but culpable homicide has not been ruled out as a verdict.
Pistorius’s life in the balance as judge gives verdict
Judge Thokozile Masipa began reading the verdict in the trial of Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
Experienced, reserved judge for Pistorius trial
In 15 years on the Bench, Judge Thokozile Matilda Masipa has heard a few high profile cases, but they will all be eclipsed by that of Oscar Pistorius.