Pistorius to know his fate today

The task has been described as a 'difficult' one by a criminal law expert.

William Booth says Masipa will have to take Pistorius' personal circumstances, public interest and justice into account.

The court heard lengthy arguments from the State and Defence two weeks ago.

Pistorius is being sentenced for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

Booth says the minimum sentence for murder, other than premeditated murder, should be 15 years.

"One day he has to come out and one day he has to be reintegrated into society, if the judge imposes a lengthy period of imprisonment.

"I think less than fifteen years. I've said in the past maybe eight or nine years. One must not forget there's the question of parole, early release factors that could cause him to be released" he said.