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The South African
26 minutes ago
- The South African
Oscar Pistorius's dad wants to debate Gerrie Nel over murder trial 'LIES'
Oscar Pistorius's dad, Henke, has challenged state prosecutor Gerrie Nel to debate on the 'facts' surrounding his son's murder sentence for the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The former Paralympian shot and killed his partner after mistaking her for a home intruder at his Pretoria mansion. He has served half of his 13 years and five months behind bars, and is now on parole. Henke believes his son is guilty of manslaughter and has accused the state of being 'incompetent' and 'liars'. Speaking on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show last week, Oscar Pistorius's dad Henke accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of being 'incompetent and dishonest' He particularly accused state prosecutor Gerrie Nel of 'misleading and lying to the court' Challenging him to a one-on-one, Henke said: 'I want to offer to have a debate with Gerrie Nel live on TV. I would love it'. Oscar Pistorius's dad Henke says he is not guilty of murder. Images via SIPHIWE SIBEKO for AFP/ YouTube screenshot: Piers Morgan Uncensored Henke said that Oscar – who had 'no intention to kill' – was 'mauled' by Gerrie in the courtroom. Oscar was just an athlete. Here he was faced with a guy called the 'Bulldog' by the press. It was so unfair to leave him exposed to a guy like that. Henke demanded the 'same rules as court' in his face-off with Gerrie Nel. 'I ask the questions, he can just say 'yes or no'. Let's see if he will accept that, please'. Oscar Pistorius – who shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February 2013 – was convicted of culpable homicide in October 2014. This was later upgraded to murder in December 2015. He was handed a six-year prison sentence. However, the Supreme Court of Appeal increased his jail term to 13 years and five months following an unsuccessful appeal in November 2017. In January 2024, Oscar was released on parole after serving half of his sentence behind bars. He will serve the remainder of his sentence under strict parole conditions until it expires in 2029. In 2017, Gerrie Nel – nicknamed the 'Bulldog' over his tenacity in the courtroom – retired from the NPA. He has since joined AfriForum's private prosecuting unit. Coincidentally, he joins Barry Bateman – AfriForum's spokesperson – who defended Oscar Pistorius during his high-profile trial. As in the case against Oscar, Gerrie has helped to prosecute the following high-profile people… George Bizos's son Alexi for assaulting his wife, Monique van Oosterhout University of Cape Town Professor Pierre de Vos for allegedly distributing child pornography on social media. Businessman Jaco Swart, whose brutal assault against his wife Nicoleen went viral in 2028. He is also representing the following cases; Bergview College Principal Jaco Pieterse who was implicated in the alleged rape of Cwecwe The family of the late Senzo Meyiwa, the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who was killed in 2014. The widow of police detective Charl Kinnear, who was killed in 2020. 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.
The South African
17 hours ago
- The South African
Oscar Pistorius's dad says he is NOT guilty of murder
Oscar Pistorius's father, Henke, has strongly denied claims that his son murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, more than a decade ago. Instead, the billionaire businessman claims that the former Paralympian was only guilty of manslaughter. Last year, Oscar was granted parole after serving half of his 13-year and five-month murder sentence behind bars. He will serve the remainder of his sentence under strict surveillance until it expires in 2029. In 2014, Reeva was shot and killed after the double amputee athlete reportedly mistook her for a home intruder at his Pretoria mansion. Speaking on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show last week, Oscar Pistorius's dad shared his views about his son's sentence. He said, 'My opinion has nothing to do with race. It has to do with poor judicial representation and the incompetent and dishonest behaviour of state prosecutors. 'He doesn't agree with me at all; in fact, he would talk to me about it. '[Murder and manslaughter] are two vastly big things. Oscar is not guilty of murder'. Henke went on to accuse state prosecutor Gerrie Nel of 'misleading and lying to the court' Henke also sensationally claimed that a 'leading judge in South Africa' approached him with comments echoing his own sentiments. The mining and property developer said his son Oscar Pistorius has 'no intention to kill' as his gun fired only four bullets. When Piers Morgan argued that four bullets were enough to kill a person – namely Reeva Steenkamp – Henke shot back: 'You clearly do not have the facts'. He added: 'It's a no-brainer'. When asked what he believed did happen, Henke said: 'Oscar was full of fear. He will one day tell his own story. I can't speak for him.' However, he continued: 'He was forced to accept he is guilty and that he's a murderer, which is such a pathetic insult to the law in South Africa. He is hurt and broken. He believes he is guilty and it's not correct.' Oscar Pistorius – who shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February 2013 – was convicted of culpable homicide in October 2014. This was later upgraded to murder in December 2015. He was handed a six-year prison sentence. However, the SCA increased his jail term to 13 years and five months following an unsuccessful appeal in November 2017. Like Oscar Pistorius's dad, Henke, his older brother Carl also does not believe he is guilty of murder. In 2023, Carl responded to The South African' s questions about Oscar's sentence and parole bid. He said, 'What is 'rehabilitation'? What do you mean by 'served his time'? Such fundamental questions with such complex answers. He continued: 'He [Oscar] was rehabilitated before he went in. He will spend his life serving a self-imposed sentence of guilt for a tragic but honest mistake because we, as a rainbow nation, have failed one another. 'If you're asking if his constitutional rights have been infringed upon, yes, absolutely.' 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.
The South African
3 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
'No doubt there's a white genocide' – Oscar Pistorius's father
Henke Pistorius, the father of Oscar Pistorius, claims that there is a targeted 'white genocide' against white farmers in South Africa. This statement follows discussions about these genocide claims during a meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump at the White House. In an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored , Henke claimed that white farmers were being specifically targeted, and he also touched on his relationship with Oscar Pistorius. 'No doubt, no doubt about that and unfortunately, no farmer is in a position that they can rely on a kind of protection from authorities or police,' Pistorius said when asked if there was a white genocide. 'Well, you just have to look at the figures and compare the figures of murders amongst white farmers with any group internationally and you see for yourself where that fits in.' During the interview, Piers Morgan referenced South African crime statistics from the police, stating that 26,000 people were killed, and out of that number, only 44 deaths occurred in the farming community. Pistorius claimed that the police crime statistics were inaccurate. 'If you want to get the correct figures, you should speak to organisation like Afriforum,' Pistorius added. When asked about his relationship with his son, Henke revealed that his relationship with the disgraced athlete was strained. 'I am already in trouble with Oscar as I'm sitting here, because I said too much,' Pistorius said. '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.' On 14 February 2013, Pistorius shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria. A year later, he 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, which instead found him guilty of murder and extended his sentence by a further six years. Pistorius was released from prison on parole in January 2024. 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
3 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
