Former Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole on Friday, more than a decade after he shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Oscar Pistorius‘’The Blade Runner’’, as he was known, for
his prosthetics, killed model Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day 2013, firing four
times through the bathroom door of his Pretoria home. He was found guilty of
murder and given a 13-year jail sentence in 2017. He had pleaded not guilty and
denied killing Steenkamp in a rage, saying he mistook her for a burglar.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), previously announced that after reviewing his behaviour, a parole board decided to approve his
release from prison in November 2023.
‘’An elevated public profile linked to Pistorius does not
make him different from other inmates nor warrant inconsistent treatment.
Consequently, the details in terms of transportation plans and time of release
shall not be made public. Disclosing such details may result in a security threat
for the inmate and other stakeholders involved. Therefore, DCS has to carefully\y
manage that particular risk,’’ said the department in a statement.
As part of his parole, until the end of his sentence in
2029, Pistorius must undergo therapy for anger and gender-based violence
issues. He is also banned from speaking to the media.
‘’The general parole conditions will apply to Pistorius.
For example, he will be expected to be home at particular hours of the day. He
may not consume alcohol and other prohibited substances, Participation in other
programmes that would have been identified by the CSPB will also be compulsory for
him, Just like other parolees, Pistorius is restricted from conducting media
interviews,’’ it added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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