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Crime
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Oscar Pistorius’ Father Blames The ANC
04 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Henke Pistorius, father of alleged murderer and Olympic Gold Winner Oscar Pistorius, is blaming the ANC for violent crime in South Africa, which results in a large number of South African citizens carrying guns to protect themselves. It is reported that Oscar’s father, grandfather and uncles own 55 guns between them. South Africa has one of the […]
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Another Week, Another British Yob Abusing Someone On A Train [VIDEO]
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This video, which was apparently uploaded on YouTube in January 2011 has resurfaced after it was posted to Facebook page yesterday at 10h45. Since the post, the video has garnered nearly 21 000 likes and 5 263 shares, no surprise when the videos main title has been variations of the quote “I’ll fucking smash your face in.” […]
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Reeva Steenkamp’s Family Rubbishes Rumours That She Was Pregnant
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the unsubstantiated rumours that has circulated since the death of Steenkamp has been that she was pregnant at the time of her death with another man’s child. The inference of the rumour is that Pistorius caught wind of the “news”, and murdered Steenkamp in a jealous rage. Well, we can put that rumour […]
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When Drug Smugglers Take The Direct Approach: Presenting The Marijuana Cannon
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
I wonder how high they were when they thought of this. Police were elated when they found a cannon that had been customised in order to fire packets of marijuana across the border into California from the city of Mexicali. The plastic pipe and metal tank was attached to a old car engine which it […]
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Shocking Footage: Police Cuff Man To Van, Drag Him Behind Vehicle, Ultimately Killing Him [VIDEO]
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
Please do not watch this video if you are a sensitive viewer. This footage, shot by an unknown member of the public and supplied to the Daily Sun shows SAPS members wrestling man to the ground, before beating him and handcuffing him to the back to a police van. The man, who appears to be […]
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Someone’s Tweeting The Anene Booysen Trial, But Are You Following?
26 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Social media can change our lives. The last two weeks has been an eye opening experience to say the least. A South African hero and international role model for millions was arrested for the pre-meditated murder of his girlfriend, in his house, while she was locked in the toilet. His defence is that he thought […]
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Real-Life: Prison Escape Via Helicopter Under A Hail Of Bullets [Photo]
26 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Helicopter rescues of prisoners seem to be popular in Greece, and for the most part they prove successful. This was not the case for Panagiotis Vlastos. Greek killer Vlastos made his fourth attempt to escape the Trikala Athens prison on Sunday. A helicopter flew above the prison courtyard and after failing to pull down the fences with a […]
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The Best Illustrated Re-Enactment Of Oscar Pistorius’ Affidavit That We’ve Seen [INFOGRAPHIC]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 18 Comments
Okay, you’re getting saturated with the visual representations, we know. But you really do have to see this one, for the sake of your own clarity. CLICK HERE for the high res version CLICK HERE for all of the Pistorius coverage so far. [Source : National Post]
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Strange Tweets Express “Sympathy” For Reeva Steenkamp Days Before Her Death
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
One week before she died, Reeva Steenkamp suffered at the hands of an anonymous Twitter troll. While unpleasant, online trolling is by no means an unheard of phenomenon. But the tweets from the anonymous “Janne LA” in reply to Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp and some of her friends indicate that the troll moved in the […]
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Fox News On The Oscar Pistorius Case – Bumbling Experts Discuss “White On White” Violence [VIDEO]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Fox News experts mention necklacing, “white-on-white violence”, and apartheid in the space of 30 seconds while discussing the Pistorius case. Just enjoy that
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3D Walkthrough Of Oscar Pistorius’ Bedroom / Bathroom [VIDEO]
22 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
This is a 3-Dimensional mock-up of Oscar Pistorius’ bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom, drawn up according to the design plans of his house in Silver Woods Country Estate. Keep in mind Pistorius claims the lights were off and the rooms were dark.
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The Thursday Afternoon #OscarPistorius Wrap Up – It’s Turning Into A Five Day Test
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Court commenced after lunch to hear the final arguments of Barry Roux, defence lawyer for Oscar Pistorius and Gerrie Nel, prosecution for the state, followed by the questioning of Magistrate Nair. Roux continued with his closing arguments, painting a picture of Pistorius calling out in warning that there was a burglar, with Steenkamp subsequently locking […]
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“Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied” – Day Three Of Oscar Pistorius’ Bail Application Hearing
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the third day of the Oscar Pistorius bail application hearing at the Pretoria Magistrates court, it will determine the outcome of Pistorius’ application. Proceedings began with the appearance of an unknown woman, who attempted to make an application in court. The woman, Annamarie (surname unknown), said “her matter relates to Oscar’s mental state”. Annamarie […]
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Wednesday Afternoon Oscar Pistorius Wrap: Defence Strikes Back Against The State
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering Reeva Steenkamp, arrived early at the Pretoria Magistrates court this morning. Pistorius was brought into court through the back entrance to avoid the media. This is the second day of his bail application hearing, and prosecutors delivered more details of their case against Pistorius. Due to Magistrate Nair trying to accommodate the […]
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Will Pistorius’ Prosthetic Limbs Be Allowed In Jail, If Bail Is Denied? See Here..
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve all been asking it. Spokesman for Correctional Services Department, Koos Gerber answered the question of whether or not the double amputee would be allowed to take his prosthesis to jail with him, in the event that bail be denied. Click for the answer.
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Don’t Get Lost In The Noise – This Is The #OscarPistorius Twitter List That You Need To Follow
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Feeling like you’re drowning in the noise of a million collective (and not always very intelligent) opinions while following the #OscarPistorius Twitter hashtag? This is the definitive #OscarPistorius list that you need to follow. Compiled by US reporter, Nick Stylianou, and comprised of journalists live tweeting legal proceedings and case facts as they break, you’ll […]
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WATCH: Mandy Wiener’s Live Report On Oscar Pistorius, Here [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
EWN’s Mandy Wiener is currently conducting a live report via Google+ hangout, from the Pretoria Magistrate’s court. Catch it, right here.
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14 Things Oscar Pistorius Coverage Can Teach You About Working In TV News from André-Pierre du Plessis on Vimeo.
Local TV Producer Punishes US News Coverage Of The Oscar Pistorius Case [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is great. Capetonian and current resident of New York, Andre-Pierre du Plessis has produced this delicious highlights reel of US television news fails in the Pistorius case. The title of the video is “14 Things Oscar Pistorius Coverage Can Teach You About Working In TV News”, and it is delightful. Du Plessis is also the […]
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Pistorius Recalls The Events Of Valentine’s Day – Read His Full Affidavit Here
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The commencement of the bail proceedings, led with Barry Roux the defense attorney, presenting an affidavit written by Pistorius, to be read out in the Pretoria Magistrates court. Roux first brings an application of an accused’s access to “reasonable information.” This additional information is needed by the defense. If information is provided to them by […]
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Oscar Pistorius Facing Premeditated Murder Charge For Bail Application
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Earlier this morning, Magistrate Nair convened the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for murder accused, Oscar Pistorius’ bail hearing to begin. Nair questioned counsel with regards to the understanding of premeditated and planned murder, but Nair was not convinced with defence council Roux’s rendition and read case law for a better understanding. Nair asked state prosecutor Nel why he […]
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Badvertising: The Star Newspaper Runs Poorly Placed Ad Above Pistorius News Headline
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Well, this is awkward. The Star, a Johannesburg newspaper in the recently sold INM South Africa stable ran with a poorly placed advertisment in the February 19 morning edition. The advertisement for a local insurance company depicts a stylised prosthetic leg right beneath the head and shoulders of paralympian, Pistorius. Click here for full sized image Contacted for […]
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Steroids Allegedly Found At Pistorius’ Home – Inevitable “Roid Rage” Speculation Surfaces
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The latest details to emerge from the Pistorius case indicate that police asked state doctors to analyse blood and urine samples obtained from Pistorius on the morning of the murder for the presence of steroids.
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The Monday Afternoon Pistorius Update: Oscar’s Star Defense Team Includes Ex-Tabloid Editor, As Ex-Girlfriends’ Bickering Spills Onto Social Media
18 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Pistorius and ex-girlfriend, Jenna Edkins Things are falling apart, a little bit. Oscar Pistorius’ ex-girlfriends have not been shy to voice their opinions of the Paralympian murder accused. Most vociferous have been Samantha Taylor, and Jenna Edkins. Taylor told the press last year that she was “prepared to reveal what Pistorius made me go through”. […]
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PISTORIUS: Blood-Spattered Cricket-Bat Found, Claims That Reeva Steenkamp’s Skull Was Crushed
18 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
More and more details and facts will arise, as this case moves on and further grips the country. This weekend we learnt about some new pieces of information. Namely a bloodied cricket bat and the fact that Pistorius carried Steenkamp down the stairs. Her skull apparently crushed.
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The Friday Afternoon Oscar Pistorius Wrap Up – State Pursues Charge Of Premeditated Murder
15 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
State prosecutors have confirmed that they will be pursuing life imprisonment for Pistorius, under a charge of premeditated murder. Broader heads of argument will be unpacked after Pistorius’ bail hearing, but it is understood that the state will contend that Pistorius planned and executed the murder of Reeva Steenkamp by shooting her through the bathroom […]
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Police Rubbish Oscar Pistorius ‘Mistake Intruder’ Theory, As Witnesses Report Screaming And Shouting Earlier That Evening
15 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
It turns out the widely-covered story about Oscar Pistorius killing his girlfriend because he thought she was a burglar, is completely false. Not only that, but apparently there were ‘witnesses’ who heard screaming and shouting.
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Oscar Pistorius Went To Shooting Range When He Couldn’t Sleep And Had ‘96% Accuracy Over 300m’
15 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
An article in the New York Times, written a year ago, revealed Oscar Pistorius to be something of a gun enthusiast – often visiting the shooting range when he couldn’t sleep.
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Oscar Pistorius Makes Front Page Headlines Across The Globe [PICS]
15 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Oscar Pistorius made front page headlines across the world during last year’s Olympic Games. Now he’s back at it again, for all the wrong reasons and even more prominant than bafore. Click to see the biggest names in global news featuring Pistorius as their main front page headline yesterday.
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Oscar’s Ex-Girlfriend: “Oscar Is Not What People Think He Is”
14 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
A tongue-in-cheek November 2012 article featured on 2oceansvibe has returned to the spotlight. What was originally an article about jealousy, turns out to reveal some relevant insight. This, following Oscar Pistorius’ alleged killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
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Thursday Afternoon Update: Oscar Pistorius Billboards Get Pulled Down In Johannesburg, As Old Security Fear Tweet Is Revealed
14 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s what we know, at the end of Thursday 14 February, 2013. Reeva Steenkamp has been killed. She was shot at least twice. Some reports indicate four shots. A coroners report is yet to confirm the number of wounds. Oscar Pistorius has been arrested and charged for Reeva Steenkamp’s murder. Police have indicated that previous […]
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