Former South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on Friday, 5 January after he was granted parole. Image via Instagram @oscarpistorius
‘Give him a second chance’: SA on Oscar Pistorius’ release Friday
‘Out of all the murder cases I’ve watched, Oscar was the most remorseful killer’: Reeva Steenkamp’s killer to be released on Friday.
Former South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on Friday, 5 January after he was granted parole. Image via Instagram @oscarpistorius
South Africans on social media were left divided after learning that the former Paralympic star, Oscar Pistorius will be released from jail on Friday, 5 January – this comes after he was granted parole 11 years after killing his now-deceased girlfriend, model, Reeva Steenkamp.
‘THE STEENKAMPS LOST REEVA FOREVER’: SA REACTS TO OSCAR PISTORIUS’ SET PAROLE
Reeva Steenkamp was gunned down by Oscar Pistorius on Valentine’s Day in 2013. The 37-year-old Blade Runner who is known for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs killed his then girlfriend by shooting her through a toilet door at his home. He became eligible for parole in March 2023 and was granted parole on 24 November, Reuters reported. He is said to have only served half of his 13 years and five months sentence
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According to Time Magazine, Singabakho Nxumalo, the Department of Corrections spokesman said, “Parole does not mean the end of the sentence. It is still part of the sentence. It only means the inmate will complete the sentence outside a correctional facility.” South Africans have since left their sincerest opinions in the matter on social media.
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME COMMENTS FROM SOUTH AFRICANS BELOW…
“He served his time however the Steenkamps lost Reeva forever 💔😞This life thing is not make sure,” @Penelope_Makala wrote.
“About time. Out of all the murder cases I’ve watched, Oscar was the most remorseful killer,” @NombuleloPS said.
“Will he still be allowed to participate and represent SA in World Atletics🤔,” @Siya0602 asked.
“I hope life gives him a second chance, like it did with Jub Jub. Everyone deserves a second chance,” @Amina_Mallow replied.
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