The State has been granted leave to appeal Pistorius’ culpable homicide conviction. But what does that mean exactly?
Whether you agree with Judge Masipa or not, you should respect her, says Kameel Premhid
Jail time, suspended sentence, correctional supervision or acquittal — what’s next in store for Pistorius after a sensational day in court?
Oscar Pistorius may well hear his verdict today, as Judge Thokozile Masipa has swiftly moved through the evidence and arguments provided to date. Before the court broke for lunch, Masipa had stated that there was insufficient evidence to support a murder conviction
As Oscar Pistorius waits for his verdict to be announced later this week, speculations are starting to run wild in regard to what sentence Judge Thokozile Masipa might opt for and what Pistorius’ prison sentence might look like in practice if the judge decides that he is guilty
As Oscar Pistorius returns from his forced holiday at Weskoppies, we examine the most exciting and interesting courtroom moments to date, well in time for Judge Thokozile Masipa’s verdict
Assessors Themba Mazibuko and Janet Henzen-du Toit are there to help Judge Masipa decide whether Oscar Pistorius is guilty or not. But they can only overrule her on the facts.
The non-stop media coverage of the Oscar Pistorius trial may seem like a novelty in South Africa – but when it comes to treating celebrity court cases, the art of courtroom reporting is steeped in precedents – such as the case against OJ Simpson