Oscar Pistorius released from prison, 'now at home'

Oscar Pistorius released from prison, 'now at home'

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison already and is currently at home.

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius leaves the Pretoria High Court
Photo by MUJAHID SAFODIEN / AFP

The former Paralympian was granted parole in November, after serving half of his 13-year sentence.


It's for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp who was shot at his Pretoria home in 2013.


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Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says he’ll be monitored and must adhere to his parole conditions until the expiration of his sentence in 2029.


"Correctional Services is able to confirm that Oscar Pistorius  is a parolee effectively from 5 January 2024. He was admitted into the system of corrections and is now at home."  

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