Gerrie Nel
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder on July 6
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6.
Jun 15, 15:23
Oscar Pistorius's lawyer: "I am going to lose"
Oscar Pistorius's lawyer Barry Roux is heard saying "I am going to lose" following an appeal where prosecutors argued that the Paralympian should be convicted of murder.
Nov 3, 17:37
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced on Tuesday for killing girlfriend
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced on Tuesday for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oct 17, 11:26
Oscar Pistorius's sister 'verbally abused in court by self-confessed killer'
Oscar Pistorius's sister Aimee is reportedly verbally abused by self-confessed killer Mikey Schultz during her brother's sentencing hearing in court.
Oct 16, 12:38
Reeva Steenkamp's parents release statement over Oscar Pistorius 'blood money'
Reeva Steenkamp's parents Barry and June release a statement confirming that they will return the payments they received from Oscar Pistorius after he killed their daughter.
Oct 15, 11:34
Reeva Steenkamp's family reject Oscar Pistorius "blood money"
The family of Reeva Steenkamp reject an offer of 375,000 rand (£21,274) made by Oscar Pistorius as compensation for her death, a court in Pretoria heard on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 20:10
Judge to deliver Oscar Pistorius verdict on September 11
A date of September 11 is set for judge Thokozile Masipa to deliver a verdict on the trial of Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Aug 8, 14:31
Defence lawyer compares Oscar Pistorius to 'woman who shoots abusive husband'
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer Barry Roux compares the Paralympic athlete to a woman who shoots her husband after years of abuse.
Aug 8, 12:50
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer launches scathing attack on state's case
Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer Barry Roux slams the prosecution's case in the Paralympic champion's murder trial.
Aug 7, 15:11
Prosecutor questions events leading to Oscar Pistorius's shooting of girlfriend
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel questions why Reeva Steenkamp would take her mobile phone with her to the bathroom at 3am before Oscar Pistorius shot her.
Aug 7, 12:31
Prosecutor: 'Oscar Pistorius is a deceitful witness'
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel tells the High Court in Pretoria that murder suspect Oscar Pistorius is a "deceitful witness" as closing arguments are delivered.
Aug 7, 09:37
Oscar Pistorius 'did not have mental defect when shot dead his girlfriend'
Oscar Pistorius did not have a 'mental defect' when he shot dead his girlfriend, according to a psychiatrist's report.
Jun 30, 08:48
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius to undergo 30 days in psychiatric testing
A High Court judge orders Oscar Pistorius to spend 30 days in psychiatric testing, which will delay his murder trial in Pretoria, South Africa.
May 14, 09:21
Oscar Pistorius to undergo psychiatric tests in hospital?
Oscar Pistorius's murder trial could be delayed by a month should he be ordered to undergo further examination on his mental health.
May 13, 11:20
Oscar Pistorius trial adjourns for Easter
The murder trial of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius adjourns for two weeks following the conclusion of the defence's forensic expert's testimony.
Apr 17, 13:43
Oscar Pistorius murder trial to break for two weeks until May 5
The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius will be adjourned between April 17 to May 5 following a request by the prosecution.
Apr 16, 12:29
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius finishes giving evidence in murder trial
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius finishes giving evidence in his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria.
Apr 15, 11:45
Oscar Pistorius accused of giving "untruthful" testimony in murder trial
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel tells the High Court that Oscar Pistorius's version of Reeva Steenkamp's shooting is "untruthful" and "improbable".
Apr 15, 10:10
Oscar Pistorius breaks down sobbing in court during murder trial
Oscar Pistorius breaks down sobbing in court while testifying about the moments before he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Apr 14, 11:43
Prosecution accuse Oscar Pistorius of lying in court
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel accuses Oscar Pistorius of lying about the events leading up to the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Apr 11, 12:25
Oscar Pistorius 'never meant to pull trigger when he shot Reeva Steenkamp'
Oscar Pistorius tells the High Court during his murder trial that he never intended to pull the trigger when he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Apr 10, 12:28
Oscar Pistorius denies treating girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp "badly"
Oscar Pistorius insists that he did not treat girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp "badly" during their relationship before he shot her dead on Valentine's Day.
Apr 10, 11:43
Oscar Pistorius refuses to look at photo of Reeva Steenkamp's bloodied head
Oscar Pistorius begins crying in court when an image of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's bloodied head is shown.
Apr 9, 11:58
Oscar Pistorius could take to the stand this week as murder trial resumes
Oscar Pistorius could take to the stand to testify this week as his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria resumes.
Mar 24, 06:43
Oscar Pistorius arrives at court for second week of murder trial
Oscar Pistorius arrives at the High Court in Pretoria for the second week of his trial for allegedly murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Mar 10, 07:16
Witness in Oscar Pistorius's murder trial 'receives threat'
A witness in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial reportedly receives a threat after his phone number is read out in court.
Mar 5, 13:23
