Sources: New York Daily News
Two passenger trains collide in Pretoria, South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring at least 620 others. 2019-01-8
Oscar Pistorius is admitted to a Pretoria hospital after sustaining injuries to his wrists. Blades are subsequently found in a search of his cell. 2016-08-7
With more than half the vote counted, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is ahead on 53.2 percent of the vote which, if this trend continues, will be the first election since the end of apartheid in 1994 that the ANC receives less than 60 percent. The opposition Democratic Alliance, with about 28 percent of the vote nationally, has gained the lead in three major cities: Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Port Elizabeth. Final results are expected Friday. 2016-08-4
A court convicts South African athlete Oscar Pistorius of the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on appeal and faces a minimum of 15 years in prison. 2015-12-3
A judge in the Oscar Pistorius trial orders the athlete to undertake a mental evaluation. 2014-05-14
Oscar Pistorius posts a message apologizing for his role in the killing of Reeva Steenkamp. 2014-02-14
South African track star Oscar Pistorius is officially charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home earlier this year, with the trial due to start on March 13. 2013-08-19
Oscar Pistorius's brother appears in court charged with murder over the death of motorcyclist's in a road accident in 2008. 2013-03-27
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is released on 1 million rand bail, pending trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. 2013-02-22
South African amputee sprint runner Oscar Pistorius, who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics, is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at Pistorius's home in Pretoria. 2013-02-14