Oscar pistorius trial closing arguments
Pistorius defence hits back at state's application
Barry Roux said South African law is clear, that the state may not appeal on matters of fact.
The state will today know whether it can take the conviction and sentencing to the SCA for review.
Defence says the state is erroneously attempting to appeal on a point of fact, and not on a point of law.
The judge's interpretation of the legal principle of dolus eventualis lies at the heart of the appeal.
The defence team lodged papers with the court stating they intend opposing the appeal application.
Rebecca Davis says the NPA's Pistorius appeal could provide some much-needed clarity on dolus eventualis.
Prosecutors want Judge Masipa to allow them to go to the SCA to challenge her verdict and sentence.
The NPA says it will file its appeal against the conviction and sentencing of the paralympian today.
The NPA will need to get permission from Judge Thokozile Masipa before appealing her ruling.
A Wits law professor confirmed to EWN that Gerrie Nel sought consultation on appealing the conviction.
June Steenkamp says the family's aim is not to make the Oscar Pistorius “suffer” for what he did.
Pistorius is eligible to apply for correctional supervision after serving about 8 months in prison.
A US Professor says brands want to remove themselves from athletes guilty of crimes or transgressions.
Kgosi Mampuru Prison says it has received a “tired and tense” Oscar Pistorius.
Oscar Pistorius received his overalls and has been allocated a cell ahead of his first night in prison.
Thokozile Masipa says correctional supervision would have undermined trust in the justice system.
In 2009 Vorster was found guilty of culpable homicide after he shot and killed a 12-year-old boy.
Despite a possible early release, Pistorius will only be able to compete after 5 years.
Pistorius will today be sentenced for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.