Thokozile Masipa

Oscar Pistorius: From Olympic glory to jail for murder

Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday rejected an appeal by the state against a six-year jail sentence for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius who murdered his girlfriend in 2013.

Nov 01, 2017, 09:58 AM IST

Oscar Pistorius' sister `grateful` for judge's sentencing decision

Judge Thokozile Masipa said she had considered both aggravating and mitigating factors.

Jul 11, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius jailed for six years for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

The original trial judge, Thokozile Masipa, will delivered the sentence.

Jul 06, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius faces lengthy jail term for lover`s murder

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius on Monday enters the final stretch of a protracted legal battle that could see him back in jail for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp three years ago.

Jun 13, 2016, 09:31 AM IST

Oscar Pistorius risks 15 years in jail after Reeva Steenkamp murder conviction

The judge described the Paralympian`s testimony over the 2013 shooting of Reeva Steenkamp as "untruthful".

Dec 03, 2015, 19:10 PM IST

FACTBOX - The trial of "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius

Pistorius` lawyers are likely to argue that his physical disability should be considered.

Dec 03, 2015, 15:58 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius murder charge sought by prosecutors

Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide by the Pretoria High Court in October 2014 after he shot dead his model girlfriend.

Nov 03, 2015, 15:32 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius defence files arguments fighting state appeal for murder

Oscar Pistorius` defence team on Wednesday submitted its argument fighting a state bid to have the star athlete found guilty of murder instead of culpable homicide.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:17 PM IST