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Judge Thokozile Masipa sits in the High Court in Pretoria on 9 December, 2014. Picture: Pool.

Oscar pistorius trial closing arguments

Pistorius defence hits back at state's application

By Barry Bateman

Barry Roux said South African law is clear, that the state may not appeal on matters of fact.

  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Pistorius case: Masipa to decide on leave to appeal

    The state will today know whether it can take the conviction and sentencing to the SCA for review.

    2802 days ago
  • FILE: The state is appealing Oscar pistorius conviction and sentence but his defence says this is based on a point of fact, and not on a point of law. Picture: Pool

    Pistorius's defence: State's appeal is on fact, not law

    Defence says the state is erroneously attempting to appeal on a point of fact, and not on a point of law.

    2822 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius arrives at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Prosecution, defence wait for Masipa's decision on Pistorius appeal battle

    The judge's interpretation of the legal principle of dolus eventualis lies at the heart of the appeal.

    2833 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius enters the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 4 June in connection with the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Pistorius defence to oppose state's appeal

    The defence team lodged papers with the court stating they intend opposing the appeal application.

    2833 days ago
  • Rebecca Davis. Picture: Twitter.

    Pistorius appeal: Clarity, eventualis?

    Rebecca Davis says the NPA's Pistorius appeal could provide some much-needed clarity on dolus eventualis.

    2835 days ago
  • FILE: Judge Thokozile Masipa listens to evidence during the Oscar Pistorius murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria on 9 May 2014.

    Masipa expected to grant leave to appeal Pistorius verdict

    Prosecutors want Judge Masipa to allow them to go to the SCA to challenge her verdict and sentence.

    2836 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria on 14 April 2014. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    NPA to lodge Oscar Pistorius appeal today

    The NPA says it will file its appeal against the conviction and sentencing of the paralympian today.

    2836 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius during his bail hearing case in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 19 August 2013, Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp at his Pretoria East home on Valentine’s Day. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN

    NPA to get permission to appeal Oscar Pistorius sentence

    The NPA will need to get permission from Judge Thokozile Masipa before appealing her ruling.

    2844 days ago
  • Prosecutor Gerrie Nel is seen during the court appearance of Oscar Pistorius in Pretoria on 13 October 2014. Picture: Pool

    Nel seeks consultation on appealing Pistorius conviction

    A Wits law professor confirmed to EWN that Gerrie Nel sought consultation on appealing the conviction.

    2847 days ago
  • Reeva Steenkamp's parents, June and Barry leave the North Gauteng High Court after the first day of sentencing arguments in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Reeva Steenkamp's parents not after revenge

    June Steenkamp says the family's aim is not to make the Oscar Pistorius “suffer” for what he did.

    2849 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius greets his father Henke at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Oscar Pistorius may be out of prison in 8 months

    Pistorius is eligible to apply for correctional supervision after serving about 8 months in prison.

    2850 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius during his sentencing at the High Court in Pretoria on, 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    'Oscar's career is over'

    A US Professor says brands want to remove themselves from athletes guilty of crimes or transgressions.

    2850 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius is seen at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment for the culpable homicide killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Picture: Pool.

    Pistorius visited by prison priest and psychologist

    Kgosi Mampuru Prison says it has received a “tired and tense” Oscar Pistorius.

    2850 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius holds the hands of family members as he is taken down to the holding cells after being sentenced to five years imprisonment for the culpable homicide killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at the high court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Oscar Pistorius settles in for first night behind bars

    Oscar Pistorius received his overalls and has been allocated a cell ahead of his first night in prison.

    2850 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius during his sentencing at the High Court in Pretoria on, 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Pistorius sentence a balance between mercy and retribution

    Thokozile Masipa says correctional supervision would have undermined trust in the justice system.

    2850 days ago
  • Judge Thokozile Masipa during sentencing of Oscar Pistorius at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Masipa cites Warren Vorster case in Pistorius sentencing

    In 2009 Vorster was found guilty of culpable homicide after he shot and killed a 12-year-old boy.

    2850 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius competes in the men's 400m Round 1 heats at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: London2012.com

    IPC: Pistorius cannot compete for 5 years

    Despite a possible early release, Pistorius will only be able to compete after 5 years.

    2850 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius is pictured standing in the dock. Picture: Pool.

    Oscar Pistorius sentencing commences

    Pistorius will today be sentenced for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

    2850 days ago
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