Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius Documentary Airs On DStv This Sunday
20 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Which means that you have just over three days to get yourself a decoder, before flogging it cheaply on Gumtree come Monday morning. The BBC-produced documentary, Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? will air on Sunday, 24 March at 20h55 on Discovery Channel (DStv 121). You can hold out for the television version, but if you can’t wait, you […]
SA’s Twitter-Famous Reporters Are Writing The Pistorius Book
18 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
We called it. Mandy Wiener and Barry Bateman will write the Oscar Pistorius book. Well, one of the the Oscar Pistorius books, at least. EWN reporter, Barry Bateman rose to global prominence during the bail application hearing of Pistorius by live-tweeting the events as they unfolded in the court room. His Twitter following grew exponentially […]
WATCH: Much-Hyped BBC Oscar Pistorius Documentary Hits YouTube [VIDEO]
13 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s here. The controversial BBC documentary, “Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened” has hit the internet, in full length. The documentary may come across as slightly tacky, but in terms of pure turn-around time, you have to admire the skills of the BBC. This must have been commissioned on the same morning that news broke of […]
Oscar Pistorius Asks Court To Let Him Travel As He Tries To Sell Houses
12 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
An apparently suicidal Oscar Pistorius plans to sell his home in the Silverwoods security complex to cover increasing legal fees – the same home where Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed on 14 February 2013. The Pistorius family spokesperson, Johan van Wyk said: He has signalled his intention to sell [the house], but nothing has been […]
Reeva Met Ex Two Days Before She Was Killed
12 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
According to police officers investigating the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius on Valentines Day 2013, Steenkamp met with her ex-boyfriend, Warren Lahoud two days prior to her death. The former lovers, who had been together for five years, met for coffee to catch up. Lahoud said in the forthcoming BBC 3 documentary, “Oscar Pistorius: What […]
Oscar Pistorius Has Sold His Racehorse To Pay Legal Debts
11 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day, claiming he thought she was an intruder. Over the weekend, it was reported that a close friend of Pistorius claimed that the athlete was on “the verge of suicide”. Pistorius has had to sell off his belongings to cover the cost of fighting the states […]
Monday Morning Spice
11 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Pistorius on verge of suicide. Habana out for 10 weeks. Elon Musk wants to die on Mars. Google Glass banned from bar. Fouche wins Argus Cycle Tour. SA Tennis’ Anderson pulls off shock win. Abu Qatada is behind bars. The US gun industry’s most outrageous marketing ploys.
Pistorius Family Distances Itself From Oscar’s Father, As ANC Condemns Comments
06 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
In this week’s episode, Oscar’s father, Henke, shoots from the hip and tells the UK press that their family keeps guns because of the ‘white crime levels.’ Both the ANC and the Pistorius family condemn his comments.
According To Brand SA: Oscar Pistorius, Police Brutality, And Marikana Haven’t Harmed The Country’s Reputation [VIDEO]
05 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Ayanda-Allie Payne, eNCA News anchor challenges Brand SA CEO, Miller Matola in light of the recent headlines that have placed South Africa in a bad light. Payne and Matola discuss issues ranging from the Oscar Pistorius trial to the brutal death of Mido Macia at the hands of the police, and the Marikana massacre. Payne […]
US TV Channel Builds Full-Scale Replica Of Pistorius’ Bedroom/Bathroom [Video]
04 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
The replica is one thing, but the dramatic lighting is another. And then there’s the props. They got prosthetic legs, cricket bats, cellphones, guns etc. I think it’s fair to say the yanks are EATING this up..
Oscar Pistorius’ Father Blames The ANC
04 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Henke Pistorius, father of alleged murderer and Olympic Gold Winner Oscar Pistorius, is blaming the ANC for violent crime in South Africa, which results in a large number of South African citizens carrying guns to protect themselves. It is reported that Oscar’s father, grandfather and uncles own 55 guns between them. South Africa has one of the […]
Here Is The Full TIME Magazine Article On Oscar Pistorius #oscarpistorius
01 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
We reported earlier that former golden boy, Oscar Pistorius, is on the cover on TIME magazine. Well if you want to see that full TIME magazine article, click headline..
Oscar Pistorius On Cover Of TIME Magazine – Article Underlines SA’s Culture Of Violence #oscarpistorius
01 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
We were discussing this the other day and wondering if it would reach these heights. TIME Magazine’s weekly covers have long shown the world’s topic du jour and this week is no different.
Reeva Steenkamp’s Family Rubbishes Rumours That She Was Pregnant
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the unsubstantiated rumours that has circulated since the death of Steenkamp has been that she was pregnant at the time of her death with another man’s child. The inference of the rumour is that Pistorius caught wind of the “news”, and murdered Steenkamp in a jealous rage. Well, we can put that rumour […]
Man Gets 24 Years After Killing Girlfriend Because Of Text Message From Another Man
28 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
A British man has been given 24 years in jail for killing his lover. It is believed that he flew into a rage after finding text messages on her phone from another man. He maintained his innocence, but the jury didn’t buy it. Read on..
A Plea Bargain Is Oscar Pistorius’ BEST Case Scenario
26 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
As Oscar Pistorius continues to dominate popular conversation, the discussion has shifted from what really might have occurred that night, to what will happen during the trial. He still intended to kill someone – anyone behind that door. This is where the plea bargain comes into it..
Oscar To Hold Private Memorial Service For Reeva
26 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius’ reputation management company has confirmed he will be holding his own private memorial service for his slain girlfriend tonight. “He wants it to be private” – insisted his reputation management company.
Someone’s Tweeting The Anene Booysen Trial, But Are You Following?
26 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Social media can change our lives. The last two weeks has been an eye opening experience to say the least. A South African hero and international role model for millions was arrested for the pre-meditated murder of his girlfriend, in his house, while she was locked in the toilet. His defence is that he thought […]
If You Missed Last Night’s Oscar Pistorius Special On Carte Blanche – Here It Is [VIDEO]
25 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Carte Blanche gave extensive coverage on the current Oscar Pistorius case last night. This includes unprecedented footage and interviews with Derek Watts and the likes of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents.
The Question Of The Supercar – Was Pistorius Lying To His Fans Before Reeva’s Death?
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 11 Comments
Oscar Pistorius is currently out on bail of R1 million as handed down by Magistrate Nair on Friday in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, and will be charged with murder of Reeva Steenkamp. During Nair’s judgment on Friday afternoon, he listed a number of personal facts relating to Oscar Pistorius, including the net worth of his […]
Pistorius Brother Charged With Manslaughter – Will Stand Trial In March
24 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
It seems Oscar Pistorius isn’t the only Pistorius family member heading to court for someone’s death. This trial will be a lot sooner than Oscar’s and with the athlete out on bail for months to come, Carl will get more media attention than he bargained for.
BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail By Magistrate Nair – Bail Set At R1 Million [PODCAST]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail by Magistrate Nair of the Pretoria Magistrate’s court. Bail has been set at R1 million. PART ONE PART TWO OSCAR PISTORIUS BAIL HEARING DAY FOUR BLOW BY BLOW Today was day four of the Oscar Pistorius bail application hearing, where Advocate Gerrie Nel summed up his arguments before Magistrate […]
The Best Illustrated Re-Enactment Of Oscar Pistorius’ Affidavit That We’ve Seen [INFOGRAPHIC]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 18 Comments
Okay, you’re getting saturated with the visual representations, we know. But you really do have to see this one, for the sake of your own clarity. CLICK HERE for the high res version CLICK HERE for all of the Pistorius coverage so far. [Source : National Post]
Strange Tweets Express “Sympathy” For Reeva Steenkamp Days Before Her Death
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
One week before she died, Reeva Steenkamp suffered at the hands of an anonymous Twitter troll. While unpleasant, online trolling is by no means an unheard of phenomenon. But the tweets from the anonymous “Janne LA” in reply to Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp and some of her friends indicate that the troll moved in the […]
Fox News On The Oscar Pistorius Case – Bumbling Experts Discuss “White On White” Violence [VIDEO]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Fox News experts mention necklacing, “white-on-white violence”, and apartheid in the space of 30 seconds while discussing the Pistorius case. Just enjoy that
3D Walkthrough Of Oscar Pistorius’ Bedroom / Bathroom [VIDEO]
22 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
This is a 3-Dimensional mock-up of Oscar Pistorius’ bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom, drawn up according to the design plans of his house in Silver Woods Country Estate. Keep in mind Pistorius claims the lights were off and the rooms were dark.
Friday Morning Spice
22 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Pistorius is a symbol of SA’s macho culture. Malema’s assets go on auction. Google launches touchscreen Chromebook. Harvard whiz-kid predicts Oscars. Prince Philip cracks Filipino nurse joke. Pope hopeful blames gay priests for sex abuse.
How Pistorius’ Journalists Have Massively Boosted Their Social Media Influence [ANALYSIS]
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Additional reporting by Gabi October The live tweeting of the Oscar Pistorius legal proceedings has announced a fundamental shift in the way that news is reported and consumed, and in the way in which we the audience relate to reporters. Magistrate Nair’s ban of video recording or photography while court is in session has left […]
The Kardashians Have Nothing On The Pistorius Trial #oscarpistorius
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
Just when you think we might be able to do something under the watchful eye of the world, without cocking it up… we cock it up. I first became twitchy about things when that blonde cop, Denise someone, made those initial statements outside Oscar Pistorius’ house last Thursday.
Reeva Steenkamp: “I Don’t Want Lies About Us To Ruin Our Relationship” – Her Last Interview 7 Days Before Her Death
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Reeva Steenkamp conducted her last interview just seven days before her untimely death. In this interview she highlighted her annoyance with the press and their handling of her relationship with Oscar. Read for more
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