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 […]
A British man has been given 24 years in jail for killing his lover. It is believed that he flew into a rage after finding text messages on her phone from another man. He maintained his innocence, but the jury didn’t buy it. Read on..
As Oscar Pistorius continues to dominate popular conversation, the discussion has shifted from what really might have occurred that night, to what will happen during the trial. He still intended to kill someone – anyone behind that door. This is where the plea bargain comes into it..
Kyle Abbott has been a hot topic of discussion this week for his incredible debut for the Proteas over the weekend. And tonight, Abbott will be on the Silly Point Show with Bruce Kay, chatting about his debut for the best South African test side. It was also the real start of the Super Rugby […]
Oscar Pistorius’ reputation management company has confirmed he will be holding his own private memorial service for his slain girlfriend tonight. “He wants it to be private” – insisted his reputation management company.
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 […]
Carte Blanche gave extensive coverage on the current Oscar Pistorius case last night. This includes unprecedented footage and interviews with Derek Watts and the likes of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents.
Oscar Pistorius is currently out on bail of R1 million as handed down by Magistrate Nair on Friday in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, and will be charged with murder of Reeva Steenkamp. During Nair’s judgment on Friday afternoon, he listed a number of personal facts relating to Oscar Pistorius, including the net worth of his […]
It seems Oscar Pistorius isn’t the only Pistorius family member heading to court for someone’s death. This trial will be a lot sooner than Oscar’s and with the athlete out on bail for months to come, Carl will get more media attention than he bargained for.
Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail by Magistrate Nair of the Pretoria Magistrate’s court. Bail has been set at R1 million. PART ONE PART TWO OSCAR PISTORIUS BAIL HEARING DAY FOUR BLOW BY BLOW Today was day four of the Oscar Pistorius bail application hearing, where Advocate Gerrie Nel summed up his arguments before Magistrate […]
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]
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 […]
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
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.
Additional reporting by Gabi October The live tweeting of the Oscar Pistorius legal proceedings has announced a fundamental shift in the way that news is reported and consumed, and in the way in which we the audience relate to reporters. Magistrate Nair’s ban of video recording or photography while court is in session has left […]
Just when you think we might be able to do something under the watchful eye of the world, without cocking it up… we cock it up. I first became twitchy about things when that blonde cop, Denise someone, made those initial statements outside Oscar Pistorius’ house last Thursday.
Reeva Steenkamp conducted her last interview just seven days before her untimely death. In this interview she highlighted her annoyance with the press and their handling of her relationship with Oscar. Read for more
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 […]
It’s a mixed bag of uncapped players, bit-part Boks and established Test players. All of them have something to prove this season if they’ve got Springbok aspirations.
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 […]
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 […]
We have finally got our hands on the floorplan of Oscar Pistorius’ bedroom and bathroom areas. On the map we have noted arrows showing the route he would have taken to get to the estimated point of shooting. Click to review..
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.
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 […]
EWN’s Mandy Wiener is currently conducting a live report via Google+ hangout, from the Pretoria Magistrate’s court. Catch it, right here.
14 Things Oscar Pistorius Coverage Can Teach You About Working In TV News from André-Pierre du Plessis on Vimeo.
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 […]
Remember last year’s Top Gear Festival in Durban’s sexual Moses Mabhida Stadium? We do. There was a world record-breaking loop-the-loop, if memory serves. It would be difficult for the 2013 edition to top that. But just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any better, they drop Mika Hakkinen on us. Remember Mika Hakkinen? The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oscar Pistorius arrived early this morning at the Pretoria Magistrates Court to hear the outcome of his bail application hearing. Meanwhile outside the court, African National Congress Women’s League protesters were chanting and holding placards that read, “Oscar Pistorius must rot in jail”. Magistrate Desmond Nair was the presiding judge, and before proceeding asked Pistorius if he […]