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Guards are seen at the entrance of the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre in Pretoria on January 5, 2024. South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on parole January 5, 2024, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world. Having served more than half his sentence, the 37-year-old double-amputee will leave the Atteridgeville prison on the outskirts of the capital Pretoria. The time and logistical details have not been disclosed by authorities, citing "security" reasons. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)
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Oscar Pistorius: Olympian hero turned disgraced killer

At the 2012 London Olympics, before 80,000 roaring fans and a constellation…

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South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius leaves the Pretoria High Court, on June 14, 2016 on the second day of his pre sentencing hearing set to send him back to jail for murdering his girlfriend three years ago. Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius said on November 22, 2023 they hope the former South African Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend a decade ago will be released immediately if granted parole later this week. Pistorius, 37, will appear before a parole board at a correctional centre outside Pretoria where he is currently detained on November 24, 2023. (Photo by KAREL PRINSLOO / AFP)
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South Africa’s Oscar ‘Bladegunner’ Pistorius granted parole nearly 11 years after Valentine’s Day murder

Former South African Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole nearly…

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South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius leaves the Pretoria High Court, on June 14, 2016 on the second day of his pre sentencing hearing set to send him back to jail for murdering his girlfriend three years ago. Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius said on November 22, 2023 they hope the former South African Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend a decade ago will be released immediately if granted parole later this week. Pistorius, 37, will appear before a parole board at a correctional centre outside Pretoria where he is currently detained on November 24, 2023. (Photo by KAREL PRINSLOO / AFP)
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South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius in fresh parole bid a decade after killing his girlfriend

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be granted early release from…

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