Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius, Caster Semenya not to be given funding for 2016 Olympics

The Associated Press | Thursday May 23, 2013

The South African Olympic Committee has decided not to spend money on athletes who are not currently training or competing.

Usain Bolt confirmed for London Anniversary Games

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013

The Jamaican powered to gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the London Games last year to replicate his extraordinary achievements at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

South African police took photos of Oscar Pistorius on cellphones

Associated Press | Tuesday April 16, 2013

South African police confiscated 49 cellphones after officers used them to photograph of Oscar Pistorius when he was first arrested following the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Accused of murder, Oscar Pistorius seen out partying

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2013

According to a Sunday Times report, a "relaxed-looking" Pistorius was seen knocking back drinks at a party at an upmarket restaurant last Saturday, but did not stay long.

Oscar Pistorius hits out at disrespectful 'fans'

Agence-France Presse | Thursday April 11, 2013

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius said he was "deeply disturbed" by the comments of some of his fans on social media directed at Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he is accused of killing.

Oscar Pistorius runs again on blades at Pretoria track

Associated Press | Thursday April 4, 2013

Oscar Pistorius has been running on his blades again and his return to regular training is imminent, his agent says.

YouTube shuts, Google sniffs, Twitter slims in April Fool gags

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 1, 2013

YouTube is shutting down, Twitter users have to pay for the use of vowels, and the new Google Nose search engine will bring a whiff of wet dog or daisies right to your computer or smartphone.

Oscar Pistorius's bail restrictions eased

Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 28, 2013

Oscar Pistorius can leave South Africa to compete in international track meets, a judge ruled on Thursday as he upheld the Olympic athlete's appeal against some of his bail restrictions.

Oscar Pistorius brother in court over deadly crash

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 27, 2013

The older brother of South African star sprinter Oscar Pistorius appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges over a deadly road crash five years ago.

Oscar Pistorius 'certainly not suicidal': uncle

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 11, 2013

Paralympic sprint champion Oscar Pistorius is in deep mourning after killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, but is "certainly not suicidal" his family said Monday.

Oscar Pistorius lawyers appeal bail conditions

Associated Press | Monday March 11, 2013

Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius have filed an appeal in a South African court against bail restrictions imposed on the Olympian, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, according to papers released by the Pistorius family on Monday.

Oscar Pistorius 'on verge of suicide', says close friend

Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 10, 2013

Oscar Pistorius is a broken man "on the verge of suicide" as he fights a charge of premeditated murder, a friend of the Paralympic star has said.

Oscar Pistorius challenges bail conditions

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 8, 2013

Lawyers for South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will appeal the conditions of his bail, local television reported on Friday.

Pistorius case: Detective quits force but not due to bungled investigations

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 8, 2013

In an interview with a local radio station, Botha said he resigned because he had found a better paying job, and not because of the case against star sprinter Pistorius.

Bungling detective in Oscar Pistorius case quits South African police force

Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 7, 2013

Hilton Botha, the detective who bungled investigations into the case against Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius has quit the force, South African police said Thursday.