PRETORIA, Sudáfrica (AP) — Oscar Pistorius quedó libre bajo fianza mientras espera por su juicio por matar a tiros a su novia Reeva Steenkamp el Día de San Valentín, decidió el viernes un magistrado.
Después de cuatro días de audiencias, el magistrado Desmond Nair deliberó durante casi dos horas antes de anunciar su decisión de conceder la fianza al famoso atleta con las piernas amputadas.
Nair impuso una fianza de 1 millón de rands (113.000 dólares), de los que Pistorius tendrá que pagar 11.300 dólares y demostrar que el resto del dinero está disponible. El magistrado indicó que el velocista olímpico y paralímpico tiene que entrar sus pasaportes y cualquier arma de fuego que posea.
Pistorius no puede salir del distrito de Pretoria, la capital de Sudáfrica, sin el permiso de su oficial supervisor, ni ingerir alcohol o drogas, indicó el magistrado. Tampoco puede regresar a su lujosa casa en un suburbio de Pretoria, donde ocurrió la muerte de Steenkamp.
La próxima audiencia judicial es el 4 de junio. Pistorius abandonó el tribunal en una camioneta Land Rover plateada, sentado en el asiento trasero, una hora después que le magistrado impuso las condiciones de la fianza.
"Todos estamos satisfechos porque Oscar recibió fianza hoy, pero al mismo tiempo seguimos de luto con la familia de Reeva por su muerte", comentó el tío de Pistorius, Arnold Pistorius. "Como familia, creemos en la versión de Oscar sobre lo que pasó esa noche trágica, y sabemos que esa es la verdad y que prevalecerá en el juicio".
El abogado de Pistorius, Barry Roux, dijo a los reporteros que la defensa está satisfecha con la fianza.
Nair tomó la decisión después de cuatro días de audiencias en los que se escucharon los alegatos de la defensa y la fiscalía. En la sesión del viernes en el tribunal de Pretoria, Pistorius por ratos lloró y también lució tranquilo, especialmente al final cuando el magistrado criticó el comportamiento de la policía en el caso, y ya era evidente que su fallo sería favorable al corredor.
Nair dijo que la declaración jurada de Pistorius, en la que ofrece su versión de los hechos sobre el tiroteo en la madrugada del 14 de febrero, lo ayudó en su solicitud de fianza.
"Llego a la conclusión que el acusado merece quedar libre bajo fianza", declaró.
Los familiares y seguidores de Pistorius gritaron "¡sí!" cuando el magistrado anunció su fallo.
Pistorius, el primer atleta con las piernas amputadas que compite en unos Juegos Olímpicos, dijo en una declaración jurada que le disparó accidentalmente a su novia —una modelo y participante en un reality show— porque creyó que era un ladrón escondido en el baño de su casa.
La fiscalía alega que el incidente ocurrió después de una discusión y que Pistorius tenía intención de matarla, por lo que lo acusó de asesinato premeditado.
Sharon Steenkamp, prima de Reeva, había dicho antes que la familia no estaría pendiente a la decisión de la fianza y que no ha estado siguiendo las incidencias en Pretoria.
"No cambia el hecho de que Reeva ya no está con nosotros", le comentó a la AP.
A pesar del fallo sobre la fianza, el vocero de la fiscalía, Medupe Simasiku, afirmó que "todavía confiamos en nuestro caso".
Pistorius encaró los requisitos de fianza más estrictos que contempla la ley sudafricana debido a la gravedad del cargo, y sus abogados tuvieron que demostrar que no abandonará el país, que no interferirá con los testigos y o el caso, y que su liberación no provocará manifestaciones.
Nair puso en duda que Pistorius vaya a huir y que se esconda por el mundo, cuando corre el riesgo de perder una fortuna en dinero, vehículos, propiedad y otros bienes. También dijo que aunque se demostró que Pistorius tiene tendencias agresivas, no cuenta con antecedentes penales.
El magistrado criticó a Hilton Botha, el detective que estaba a cargo del caso, por no hacer más para descubrir la evidencia de que el atleta tenía tendencias violentas.
"Hay mucho tiempo y libertad para hacer eso investigando los antecedentes del acusado", expresó.
Botha fue excluido del caso el jueves, cuando se supo que estaba acusado por intento de homicidio.
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Los reporteros Gerald Imray y Carley Petesch contribuyeron con este despacho desde Johannesburgo.
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius' coach Ampie Louw is pictured on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Family members of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appear on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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The brother and father of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, Carl (L) and Henke, speak on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled on February 20 for a second day to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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The brother and sister of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, Aimee (L) and Carl (C), sit on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled on February 20 for a second day to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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The brother and sister of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, Aimee (L) and Carl (C), sit on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled on February 20 for a second day to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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(From L) Aimee Pistorius, Carl Pistorius and Henke Pistorius attend the appearance of their brother and son South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 19, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 19, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (C) appears on February 19, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria as he father Henke (2nd L) and brother Carl (L) attend. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African athlete Oscar Pistorius reacts, in court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb 15, 2013, at his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius was formally charged at Pretoria Magistrates Court with one count of murder after his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model and budding reality TV show participant, was shot multiple times and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo/Antione de Ras - Independent Newspapers Ltd South Africa-Star) SOUTH AFRICA OUT. NO MAGS
Oscar Pistorius
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius reacts, in court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb 15, 2013, at his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius was formally charged at Pretoria Magistrates Court with one count of murder after his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model and budding reality TV show participant, was shot multiple times and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo/Antione de Ras - Independent Newspapers Ltd South Africa-Star) SOUTH AFRICA OUT. NO MAGS
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius's brother Carl Pistorius, left, with their father Henke Pistorius, right, after his bail application appearance, at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Pistorius was formally charged at Pretoria Magistrates Court with one count of murder after his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model and budding reality TV show participant, was shot multiple times and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Oscar Pistorius, centre, is led from the Boschkop police station east of Pretoria, en route to court, Friday Feb. 15, 2012. Oscar Pistorius arrived at a courthouse Friday, for his bail hearing in the murder case of his girlfriend as South Africans braced themselves for the latest development in a story that has stunned the country. The Paralympic superstar was earlier seen leaving a police station in a dark suit with a charcoal gray jacket covering his head as he got into a police vehicle. Model Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed at Pistorius' upmarket home in an eastern suburb of the South African capital in the predawn hours of Thursday. (AP Photo)
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South Africa's Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (R) hides his face in his hands in the court room during his hearing on charge of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day on February 15, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO/ Antoine de Ras=SOUTH AFRICA OUT= (Photo credit should read Antoine de Ras/AFP/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (R) buries his face in his hands in the court room during his hearing on charge of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day on February 15, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO/ Antoine de Ras =SOUTH AFRICA OUT= (Photo credit should read Antoine de Ras/AFP/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (C) walks in the court room during his hearing on charge of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day on February 15, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO/ Antoine de Ras =SOUTH AFRICA OUT= (Photo credit should read Antoine de Ras/AFP/Getty Images)
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Reeva Steenkamp en una foto para Tropika Island
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Reeva Steenkamp en la portada de la revista FHM
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CORRECTS THE SPELLING OF REEVA This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
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This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeve Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
Reeva Steenkamp
CORRECTS THE SPELLING OF REEVA This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
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Reeva Steenkamp in a promo shot for Tropika Island
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 07: Janine Viljoen attends the Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2013 held at Emperors Palace on February 07, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp en una foto en twitter
2012 South African Sports Awards - Sandton Convention Centre
Reeva Steenkamp (left) and Oscar Pistorius arrive at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
2012 South African Sports Awards - Sandton Convention Centre
Reeva Steenkamp (left) and Oscar Pistorius arrive at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Agency: Stimulii Executive Producer: Samantha Moon Producer: Graeme Moon Directors: Graeme Moon, Samantha Moon Scriptwriter: Samantha Moon CAST AKA Anver Klasse Da LES Duan Wanty Genevieve Amy Arulappan Jay Anstey Katleho Molai Kefentse Moagi Mario Ogle Mbali Ngaleka Pearl Thusi Phuti Khomo Reeva Steenkamp Sinethemba Buthelezi HOSTS DJ Fresh Rosina Casserly Tropika Island of Treasure 5 on SABC1 "Mzansi Fo Sho" Saturdays 18:30. Starting 16 February 2013
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Frankie Boyle
The tragedy is that if Oscar Pistorius had no arms, this would never have happened
SportsCenter
BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius, Olympic double-amputee runner arrested. Police say he shot and killed a woman at his home in South Africa.
Yasmin Jaouane
RT @kelkulus: Oscar Pistorius has apparently shot and killed his girlfriend. Nike should probably drop this ad… http://t.co/HUKLowwX
Mojoyoyo
RT @Gobierno_Espana: Pistorius está dando pie a muchos chistes.
Lauren Edwards
Pistorius apparently mistakes his girlfriend for a burglar? are you serious? #asif #comeoffit
SHANELL RAYGOZA
Can't believe I found this particular http://t.co/k5kAKzOs #HappyValentinesDay Oscar Pistorius
Nico Ernst
RT @revogt: Der an beiden Beinen amputierte Sportler Pistorious wird möglicherweise gegen Kaution auf freien Fuss [sic!] gesetzt http://t.co/HbBlmtxM
Rafizal SmoochieCake
Oscar Pistorius - an inspiring person that he compete @ the Olympics despite his disability but his mistake turns him into the worst person.
Marco Zatta
RT @NDJ_Official: Sad news about Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius today. Inspiration for many disabled athletes. Prayers are with both families
Dee X Gay
Love my job I laughed so hard I almost peed my pAnts and laughed till I cried! Oscar Pistorius http://t.co/bIjtCcpA
Umar Wilshere
Heartbreaking news about Oscar Pistorius and his girlfriend. Hope she rests in peace. Such a horrible story.
Daniel Kaiser
Lance Armstrong, Pistorius... La se vão os grandes nomes
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AP | Por Por JON GAMBRELL y CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Publicado: 22/02/2013 06:04 EST | Actualizado: 22/02/2013 12:16 EST