Judge Thokozile Masipa

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.

Prison will not assist Pistorius but 'break' him as a person, says defence witness

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius would be "broken as a person" if he were jailed for killing his girlfriend because of his disability and psychological problems, a defence witness at his sentencing hearing said on Tuesday.

Pistorius should get house arrest, community service: Social worker

South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve three years of partial house arrest and community service for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, a witness said on Monday at the first day of the athlete's sentencing.

Cops up protection for judge in Pistorius trial after criticism

A "wave of criticism" directed at Masipa that in some cases could border on hate speech, defamation and contempt of court. The comments include allegations that the judge is corrupt, as well as attacks on her race and gender.

Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, sentencing hearing on 13 October

A South African judge on Friday found Olympic and paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide for the Valentine's Day shooting last year of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

As it happened: Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, granted bail until sentencing hearing

Follow live updates of verdict in Oscar Pistorius' trial for the alleged murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius Verdict as it happened: 'Accused not guilty of murder, but was negligent'

Follow live updates of verdict in Oscar Pistorius' trial for the alleged murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius returns to court as closing arguments begin in murder trial

Pistorius, who denies the charge, appeared at the Pretoria High Court wearing glasses and a dark suit, clenching his jaw as he sat in the dock.

Pistorius to return to court to hear final arguments in murder trial today

Pistorius, a double-amputee star sprinter known as the "Blade Runner", faces a minimum of 25 years in jail if he is convicted of the premeditated murder of his model girlfriend.

Pistorius due back in court as murder trial nears verdict

Pistorius, 27, is charged with murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on the night of Valentine's Day last year.