New normal? Oscar Pistorius offered an ‘8 to 5’ job

With the possibility of serving the remainder of his murder sentence outside of prison, Oscar Pistorius is preparing to adjust to a “new normal” following a parole bid.

And for the former millionaire star athlete, that means starting from scratch – with a job!

On Friday, 31 March, Oscar will appear in a parole hearing, which will determine whether he is deserving of an early release.

Pistorius has become eligible for parole after serving half of his 13-year and five-month sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

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OSCAR PISTORIUS: LIFE AFTER PRISON

According to Oscar’s uncle Arnold, the former Paralympian has vowed to adhere to strict parole conditions should his application be successful.

And that includes getting a job and making his own money again.

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Luckily for Oscar, a company has already offered him full-time employment. Speaking to Netwerk24, Arnold said of his nephew’s new career path: “He will go to work – 8 to 5. He will get dressed in the morning and go to work.

“But first, we have to teach him again, like eating with a knife and fork again.”

While Arnold refused to reveal the company’s name, it is a well-known fact that he owns his own business, Twin City- which focuses on developing, letting, and managing commercial properties around South Africa.

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According to The Richest, Oscar had a net worth of $5 million (over R90 million) thanks to a lucrative sporting career and endorsements.

But in 2016, his lawyer Barry Roux told the Pretoria High court that the star athlete was “broke.”

Oscar – known for his sprawling Pretoria mansion and multiple fast cars – sold much of his assets due to legal fees associated with his murder trial. According to eNCA, his high-profile court case cost him R100 000 in fees daily!

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WHO WILL HE LIVE WITH?

Meanwhile, Oscar Pistorius is expected to live with his uncle Arnold and his wife, Loius.

According to Arnold, the Correctional Supervision Parole Board has visited his Pretoria home multiple times, in line with parole requirements. 

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Arnold added that the house will be equipped with a heavy security presence to protect Pistorius.