Tag Archives: Paralympic Games

Testosterone found in Pistorius bedroom – S.Africa police

February 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – South African police found two containers of testosterone and needles in the bedroom of Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, a detective testifying at his murder bail hearing said on Wednesday.

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Analysis: After the murder that shocked the country, a time for introspection

February 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Reeva Steenkamp, a lively, well-liked young woman with a promising career, was allegedly killed by Oscar Pistorius on Valentine’s Day. It is a horrible, surreal story. The discovery that a national hero and global poster-boy for inspiration may also be … read more »

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Oscar shoots dead girlfriend

February 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – Double amputee and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend after thinking she was a burglar, Beeld are reporting. The website is reporting that the incident happened at his Silver Lakes home at … read more »

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Pistorius carries South Africa flag at Olympics closing ceremony

August 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LONDON Oscar Pistorius was chosen to carry South Africa’s flag at the closing ceremony for the London Olympics. Pistorius wrote on Twitter on Sunday prior to the ceremonies: “Really feel honoured … What a great ending to the games it’ll … read more »

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