Criminologist Dr Pixie du Toit, who testified during Oscar Pistorius’s case, believes he will be released on parole even sooner than the rumoured date.
Oscar Pistorius cries while seated in the dock during the verdict in his murder trial in Pretoria, 11 September 2014. Picture: Kim Ludbrook/EPA/Pool
The department of correctional services has confirmed the process of parole is underway for convicted murderer and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius who killed model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day eight years ago. “Once that is done, his profile will go to the parole board where the decision will be taken whether he will be placed on parole or not,” Nxumalo said.
and other categories that had to be met before parole was granted. “The inmate must comprehend the harm they cause the victim and victim’s family,” Nxumalo said.He said part of the process was to create an opportunity for reconciliation or an apology to be made for all the parties to find each other. Criminologist Dr Pixie du Toit, who testified during Pistorius’s case, said she believed he would be released on parole even sooner than the rumoured date.