Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison and is now at his uncle Arnold's home, according to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
Pistorius, who was convicted for the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was released on parole on Friday from the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre in Pretoria.
Confirming the news, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo stated, "The Department of Correctional Services is able to confirm that Oscar Pistorius is a parolee, effectively from 5 January 2024. He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home."
Confirming the news, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo stated, "The Department of Correctional Services is able to confirm that Oscar Pistorius is a parolee, effectively from 5 January 2024. He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home."
However, the department did not disclose the exact time or details of his release and transportation.
Initially found guilty of culpable homicide, Pistorius had received a five-year prison sentence.
Initially found guilty of culpable homicide, Pistorius had received a five-year prison sentence.
However, his conviction was later changed, leading to an increased sentence of 13 years and five months.
Despite the controversy surrounding his case, Pistorius's family is eagerly anticipating his return home.
Pistorius's lawyer, while speaking to The Citizen, expressed the family's excitement, stating, "Oscar's family naturally eagerly, lovingly, and excitedly await his placement on parole."
Pistorius's lawyer, while speaking to The Citizen, expressed the family's excitement, stating, "Oscar's family naturally eagerly, lovingly, and excitedly await his placement on parole."
However, he also mentioned that he couldn't convey any sentiments on behalf of Oscar at this stage.
As Pistorius begins his life on parole, the public will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how he reintegrates into society and moves forward from this tragic event.
As Pistorius begins his life on parole, the public will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how he reintegrates into society and moves forward from this tragic event.