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Oscar Pistorius
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If You Missed Last Night’s Oscar Pistorius Special On Carte Blanche – Here It Is [VIDEO]
25 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
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.
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The Question Of The Supercar – Was Pistorius Lying To His Fans Before Reeva’s Death?
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 11 Comments
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 […]
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Pistorius Brother Charged With Manslaughter – Will Stand Trial In March
24 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
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.
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BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail By Magistrate Nair – Bail Set At R1 Million [PODCAST]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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 […]
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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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Friday Morning Spice
22 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Pistorius is a symbol of SA’s macho culture. Malema’s assets go on auction. Google launches touchscreen Chromebook. Harvard whiz-kid predicts Oscars. Prince Philip cracks Filipino nurse joke. Pope hopeful blames gay priests for sex abuse.
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How Pistorius’ Journalists Have Massively Boosted Their Social Media Influence [ANALYSIS]
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
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 […]
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The Kardashians Have Nothing On The Pistorius Trial #oscarpistorius
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
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.
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Reeva Steenkamp: “I Don’t Want Lies About Us To Ruin Our Relationship” – Her Last Interview 7 Days Before Her Death
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
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
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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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Thursday Morning Spice
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Pistorius cop faces murder charges. iPhone 5 best selling smartphone in Q4 2012. Super15 ‘Ref Cam’ to debut. Armstrong refuses to meet US anti-doping agency. British neighbourhood wants Banksy back. Milestone for 2013 rhino kills. Lawyers abandon Malema.
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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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Floorplan Of Oscar Pistorius Crime Scene #oscarpistorius
20 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 27 Comments
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..
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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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Oscar Pistorius Versus The State – South Africa Holds Its Breath As Court Resumes Its Session
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
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 […]
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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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Tuesday Morning Spice
19 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Oscar loses Nike/Oakley ad deals. Google launching retail stores. Reader’s Digest bankrupt. New Bond book coming soon. Pro-gay campaign drops Oscar. New Amplats mining clash. Russian mafia alive and well. Black Keys drummer thrashes Bieber.
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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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Jaw-Dropping Pistorius Coincidence On Local ’30 Seconds’ Game Card
18 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
If you’ve got a local version of the world-famous board game, 30 seconds, you might want to have a look through the cards. The one card shows a group of answers, which would normally seem unrelated. Not anymore..
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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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