Oscar Pistorius's brother Carl pays tribute to Reeva Steenkamp

The brother of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has paid tribute to Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead by the double amputee on Valentine's Day.

Pistorius was formally charged with the murder of his girlfriend at a court in Pretoria, South Africa today, with a trial due to begin on March 3 next year.

Remembered like yesterday. My life was impacted by u @reevasteenkamp & the lady u were! Always close to our hearts. pic.twitter.com/esaze26Ljn

— Carl Pistorius (@carlpistorius) August 19, 2013

Carl Pistorius's message comes on the day that Steenkamp would have celebrated her 30th birthday.