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The South African
3 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Oscar Pistorius's millionaire dad backs AfriForum, Elon Musk
Like Elon Musk, fellow Pretoria-born businessman Henke Pistorius – the father of convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius – has sided with AfriForum's claims that there is 'racial discrimination' towards white people. The mining and property developer shared his views on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show this week. In it, Morgan also spoke to several other South African commentators: Dan Corder, Sophie Mokoena, Gareth Cliff, and Ernst Roets. Race relations, legislature, farm murders, and Julius Malema singing Kill The Boer were hot topics during the episode. Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Henke Pistorius was asked if he believed that 'white genocide' existed in South Africa. The father of Oscar Pistorius told the UK TV personality: 'No doubt about that. No farmer is in a position where they can rely on protection from authorities. 'No one can run away from the truth, and it was high time that certain things had to be seen and accepted'. Pistorius insinuated that police crime statistics could not be trusted as they 'certainly have an agenda to protect. I would advise you not to rely on that.' Instead, he added: 'If you want to get the correct figures, you should speak to organisations like AfriForum and people that represent the interests of white farmers. The multi-millionaire businessman touched on Elon Musk's claims that 'race laws' stifled their companies, using the example of Starlink, which has rejected the BEE local shareholding legislation. He continued: 'The support one gets to put these projects in motion is very bad, because of your skin [colour]. They quickly ask you what percentage do you have of black representation.' Of President Cyril Ramaphosa defending anti-struggle song Kill The Boer, Henke Pistorius added: 'It is clearly a call to total anarchy. We have uncontrolled criminality and murderers, people who should've been exposed to a wonderful education programme. Instead, they have squandered billions and have not done their jobs. 'It's totally criminal'. Unlike many South Africans, the Pistirus family has wealth abounding through their business empire. In fact, Investors Hub stated that Oscar's father, Henke, and his uncles and aunts collectively own over 100 active companies. The family's wealth emanates from Oscar's paternal grandfather, Hendrik Pistorius, who has four sons: Theo, Arnold, Henke, and Leo. He also has three daughters: Sonia Grobler, Heidi Drew, and Reine Malan. The main company – H Pistorius & Co. – is a family business that is involved in the processing, mining, marketing, and distribution of agricultural and industrial limestone. Arnold Pistorius owns Twin City, a company responsible for developing, letting, and managing commercial properties around South Africa. He also owns several shopping malls and tourist resorts in SA and Austria. According to The Witness, Henke – Oscar's dad – is involved in property development and mining businesses. Reports indicate that Leo and Theo have businesses in transport, armoured vehicles, and property development, both in South Africa, Austria, and Mozambique. Additionally, the brothers own private game reserves, a ski lodge in Austria, a mine in Limpopo, and residential and leisure property developments. They also own big game hunting companies and an air charter company. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Oscar Pistorius's father reveals he and his son barely speak after ongoing row over killer Olympian's guilt
The father of Oscar Pistorius says he hardly speaks to his son anymore as he doesn't accept that he is a killer. Disgraced Paralympian Pistorius, 38, served nine years behind bars for horrifically shooting his lover Reeva Steenkamp dead at his South African home. But his father Henke Pistorius believes he was 'full of fear' during his trial and accepted his jail sentence. The double amputee, dubbed 'Blade Runner' for the prosthetics he used to compete in, claimed he woke in the early hours thinking a burglar was breaking in unaware his girlfriend Reeva was in the loo. He fired repeated shots through the door killing her instantly with special 'dum dum' bullets but Reeva's family have always claimed it was intentional. The horrific shooting on Valentine's Day 2013 shocked the world and led to him being jailed for culpable homicide which was later upgraded to murder. In an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Henke admitted that his refusal to accept his son's guilt has caused an estrangement between the two. Pistorius was released into a media storm when he was granted parole on January 5, 2024, still insisting he killed law graduate and model Reeva, 29, by mistake. The 38-year-old is now keeping a low profile alongside his rumoured new girlfriend at his uncle's plush multi-million pound home in Pretoria. Speaking on Piers Morgan's YouTube chat show, Henke: 'I am already in trouble with Oscar as I'm sitting here, because I said too much. 'We don't [speak regularly] because he knows how I feel. To him, he's guilty of murder because of the process that he's gone through. 'The facts just do not support a finding of guilty of murder. 'I just think that he will feel later, to walk away after parole as a person guilty of manslaughter versus a person guilty of murder, two vastly big things, and Oscar is not guilty of murder.' In October 2014, Pistorius was initially found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to five years in prison This conviction was then overturned by South Africa's Supreme Court in 2016 who instead found him guilty of murder and extended his sentence by a further six years. Henke continued: 'Obviously, Oscar was full of fear. Oscar will one day tell his story. 'He is, at the moment, I'm sure, very sad and very sorry about what happened. 'I can't speak for him. He will speak for himself, but what happened is not what came out of the court.' Pistorius is understood to be living in a cottage in the grounds of his multi-millionaire uncle Arnold's secure mansion and is doing volunteer work at a Dutch Reform Church nearby. His sentence ends in 2029 and as on parole is subject to checks from the Department of Corrections at any time of day to check his residence test for alcohol and drugs. He is not allowed out of the immediate area without informing the local police force and is not allowed a firearm or any contact with Ms Steenkamp's mother or sister.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Oscar Pistorius' dad reveals rift with killer son because he DOESN'T accept disgraced Olympian murdered Reeva Steenkamp
THE dad of disgraced murderer Oscar Pistorius says the pair hardly speak anymore as he doesn't accept his son is a killer. Former Olympic sprinter Pistorius shot dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013 - but father Henke believes he was "full of fear" during his trial and accepted his jail sentence. 6 6 6 Henke has now publicly admitted in a candid interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored that his refusal to accept his son's guilt has created a rift in their relationship. Pistorius hit Reeva, 29, with four bullets fired through the locked door of their bathroom in the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013. After a round of appeals and challenges, Pistorius - dubbed the "Blade Runner" because of his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs - was sentenced to 13 years and five months for murder. Pistorius, a six-time six Paralympic gold medallist, has always claimed the horrific shooting was a mistake. He told the court he thought his model and law graduate partner was an intruder. The sprinter was released after nine years back in January 2024. He has since vanished from the public eye and is trying to live a quiet life alongside his rumoured new girlfriend. But Henke has now told Piers Morgan's YouTube chat show: "I am already in trouble with Oscar as I'm sitting here, because I said too much. "We don't [speak regularly] because he knows how I feel. To him, he's guilty of murder because of the process that he's gone through. "The facts just do not support a finding of guilty of murder. Oscar Pistorius FREED on parole nearly 11 years after murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp "I just think that he will feel later, to walk away after parole as a person guilty of manslaughter versus a person guilty of murder, two vastly big things, and Oscar is not guilty of murder.' Pistorius was initially found guilty of culpable homicide, South Africa's equivalent of manslaughter, in court. A year later, the Supreme Court overturned the ruling and found him guilty of murder. Henke continued: 'Obviously, Oscar was full of fear. Oscar will one day tell his story. "He is, at the moment, I'm sure, very sad and very sorry about what happened. "I can't speak for him. He will speak for himself, but what happened is not what came out of the court." Despite being freed from prison, Pistorius remains on parole. He moved into his wealthy uncle's £2 million Pretoria home, and now relies on him for protection. His tycoon uncle Arnold, who made his millions from property and tourism, hired armed guards with attack dogs, while his nephew lives in a cottage on the grounds. Pistorius' sentence ends in 2029 and he is subject to certain conditions for life outside jail. These include attending therapy for anger and 'gender-based violence issues". Steenkamp family friend previously said Pistorius should not expect forgiveness and issued a stark warning to him. 6 6 6
