Pistorius` tweet `thanking fans for support` revealed to be fake

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 14:30

The Blade Runner athlete, released on bail on Friday after being charged with premeditated murder over the Valentine`s Day death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has not issued any public comments, the Daily Mirror reports.

Pistorius tweets thanks to his fans for standing by him, offering prayers

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 23:39

A day after he was granted bail by magistrate Desmond Nair in a courtroom in Pretoria, South African star Oscar Pistorius tweeted thanks to all his fans across the world who offered prayers for him and his deceased girlfriend.

Oscar Pistorius ‘banned’ from Pretoria home, alcohol, firearms under bail conditions

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 14:28

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will have to pay 1 million rands in surety and stay away from alcohol and firearms, under his bail conditions.

Oscar Pistorius granted bail; matter postponed until June 4

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 00:50

We`re bringing you the latst from the what`s going on in the Oscar Pistorius `premeditated murder` trial. Today is the fourth day of the proceedings, and a decision on bail is expected.

Top Indian-origin detective to take over as lead investigator in Pistorius`` murder case

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 13:11

The South African police has replaced Hilton Botha, who was the lead investigator in Oscar Pistorius`` girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp``s death case, with a team headed by country``s top detective, Vinesh Moonoo on Thursday.

Botha replaced as investigating officer; Pistorius' bail hearing adjourned

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:17

The fascinating case of Oscar Pistorius continues into a third day as his bail hearing continues. We will bring you live updates from the proceedings in the courtroom in Pretoria, South Africa.

Claiming nephew’s innocence, Pistorius’ uncle says Bladerunner will come back ‘a stronger person’

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 15:03

The uncle of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has said that Pistorius will be back a stronger person from the tragedy of the murder trial of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

No evidence to support Pistorius`s burglar claim

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 15:25

Investigators have found no evidence to support Paralympian Oscar Pistorius`s version that he mistook his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp for a burglar, the Pretoria Magistrate`s Court heard Tuesday.

Bloodied bat found at Pistorius’ house, says report

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 09:36

A cricket bat with blood on it is the main piece of evidence that the police intend to use in their case against South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius as he’s being tried for ‘premeditated murder’, according to City Press, a South African newspaper.

Oscar Pistorius` agent cancels races

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 10:36

Oscar Pistorius` agent has begun cancelling races since the Olympic athlete was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Charged with 'premeditated murder'; Pistorius issues 'strong' denial

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 00:26

South African Paralympic and Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius was in court to defend himself against a charge of murder, having been charged with murder after he shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in the early hours on Thursday morning.

Full statement issued by Oscar Pritorius

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 19:34

In a statement issued by South African Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius` agent, the Paralympian said that he disputed the charge in the "strongest terms".