Gerrie Nel

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp

Pistorius killed Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, shooting her through a closed toilet door in his home.

Moment of truth: Judge expected to announce Pistorius' sentence today

Oscar Pistorius will finally learn his fate Tuesday when a judge is expected to announce the Olympic runner's sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison: prosecutor

Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourned the session until Tuesday, when she is expected to sentence Pistorius and end a six-month, on-off trial that has captivated millions worldwide.

Oscar Pistorius' defence is 'devoid of any truth', says prosecutor Nel

"The court should have no difficulty in rejecting Pistorius' full version of events, not only as not reasonably possibly true, but in essence as being absolutely devoid of any truth."

Pistorius Murder Trial: State questions defence expert's findings

"For an expert you are evasive," Nel said, prompting the judge at one point to tell the energetic prosecutor to "restrain" himself.

Oscar Pistorius' five-day long cross-examination horror ends

Nel accused Pistorius, the one-time star of disabled sport, of tailoring evidence.

As it happened: 'Reeva reached for handle when hit with splinters'

Chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel also accused Pistorius of tailoring his testimony to fit the evidence at the scene. Pistorius denied the accusations.

As it happened: Reeva fled for her life, prosecutor tells Pistorius

The dramatic cross-examination has drawn attention to Nel, a prominent state prosecutor dubbed "pitbull" in local media and on social networks for his combative, often effective style.