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Former South African sprint runner Oscar Pistorius has his jail sentence increased to 13 years and five months for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled his sentence be increased to 15 years, less time already served.
2017-11-24

The Johannesburg High Court rejects an appeal against the sentencing of Oscar Pistorius.
2016-08-26

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

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years imprisonment for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.
2016-07-6

South African Paralympic sprinting medalist Oscar Pistorius's sentencing hearing begins. He faces a minimum 15-year jail term since his original manslaughter charge for the 2013 killing of Reeva Steenkamp has been upgraded to murder. The hearing is set to last for five days.
2016-06-13

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

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius appears in court charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
2013-06-4

A memorial service is held for South African Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at the home of athlete Oscar Pistorius last week. Pistorius faced murder hearings.
2013-02-19

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