Oscar Pistorius, sporting hero and Paralympic athlete has allegedly shot his girlfriend, South African model Reeva Steenkamp, dead.
Steenkamp was born in Cape Town and had studied law, but was better known as an FHM cover girl and the face of Avon cosmetics in South Africa.
Although she denied reports that she and Pistorius were dating when they were spotted together at South Africa Sports Awards last year, they later became an item and had been together for two months, according to Reeva's publicist.
Pistorius, who was named as one of South Africa's sexiest men, allegedly shot Reeva when she appeared at their home early on Valentine's Day morning, believing she was a burglar. Less than 21 hours before the incident she had tweeted
@reevasteenkamp
Reeva Steenkamp
Her publicist, Sarit Tomlinson, told Sky News: "Her family is in Port Elizabeth and everyone is very devastated.
"We got to hear about it on the news at 8am this morning and we are waiting for official statements. There is too much speculation and no one actually knows what happened."
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"She was the sweetest human being and an absolute angel on earth," her publicist said. "It's a huge loss. She was a talented and beautiful girl.
"They had been together for a couple of months and it had been an absolutely healthy relationship."
Steenkamp had been set to appear as a celebrity contestant in the Tropika Island of Treasure Show this Saturday. On their website on Thursday morning, they posted a note extending their condolences to her friends and family.
@reevasteenkamp
Reeva Steenkamp
Her biography on their website explains how she moved to Johannesburg to shoot some of SA’s leading campaigns and commercials. She had also worked for Toyota, FHM, Clover & Italian brand Zui as well as doing some TV presenting.
They add that Reeva had a passion for cars and cooking, writing: "She prefers to read a book on her off days and spend quality time with friends and family."
She used her Twitter account regularly, often retweeting and posting links that highlighted violence against women
@reevasteenkamp
Reeva Steenkamp
Her personal posts also showed how happy she was in her relationship.
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Reeva Steenkamp
She said she was looking forward to Valentine's Day too, saying it should "be a day of love for everyone."
Reeva Steenkamp
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii)
Reeva Steenkamp
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii-HO)
Reeva Steenkamp
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii-HO)
Reeva Steenkamp
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii)
Reeva Steenkamp
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii)
Reeva Steenkamp
Reeva was a model with Ice Model Management in Johannesburg. This is one of her portfolio pictures.
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeve Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. She was the face of Avon in South Africa.
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One of Reeva's portfolio pictures from Ice Model Management.
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Reeva and Pistorius had been dating for two months
Reeva Steenkamp
As well as being the face of Avon in South Africa, Reeva also presented a number of TV shows
Reeva Steenkamp
Reeva used her Twitter account regularly, often retweeting and posting links that highlighted violence against women
Reeva Steenkamp
Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Oscar Pistorius (left) and Reeva Steenkamp at Tashas All White Party at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Reeva pictured at the Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2013 on 7 February 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp out and about in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp (LEFT)
Reeva Steenkamp poses for a photograph on her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp was a cover star for FHM magazine
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Reeva demonstrating the joys of MINIs
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Reeva poses with a friend
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Reeva receives some canine attention
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Reeva's modelling career led to some high profile magazine covers
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Reeva with Oscar Pistorius at the SA Sports Awards
2012 South African Sports Awards - Sandton Convention Centre
Reeva and Oscar Pistorius arrive at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg for the SA Sports Awards
A promo for the Tropika Island of Treasure Show, in which Reeva was due to appear
Reeva had been set to appear as a celebrity contestant in the Tropika Island of Treasure Show this Saturday. On their website on Thursday morning, they posted a note extending their condolences to her friends and family.
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Reeva Steenkamp phorographed recently in Johannesburg
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Reeva had worked for Toyota, FHM, Clover & Italian brand Zui as well as doing some TV presenting
Reeva Steenkamp
In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africas national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Reeva Steenkamp
In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africas national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) embrace on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) shake hands on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) embrace on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) stands on the podium together during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius runs across the finish line as he anchors his team home to win the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. South Africa won in the world record time of 41.78. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's relay team (L-R) Samkelo Radebe, Zivan Smith, Arnu Fourie and Oscar Pistorius pose together after setting a new world record in their victory in the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's relay team (L-R) Zivan Smith, Samkelo Radebe, Arnu Fourie and Oscar Pistorius pose with the timer showing their new world record after victory in the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses on the podium with his gold medal after winning the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the Men's 400m - T44 on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius powers home to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses with photographs with a national flag after winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses with photographs with a national flag after winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the Men's 400m - T44 on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Silver medallist Blake Leeper of the United States, gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and bronze medallist David Prince of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa throws a bouquet of flowers on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Silver medallist Blake Leeper of the United States, gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and bronze medallist David Prince of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius (2R) receives a cheque of R700,000 from Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula (2L) as Gert Oosthuizen (L) and Gideon Sam look on during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius meets fans and signs autographs during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius (2R) receives a cheque of R700,000 from Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula (2L) as Gert Oosthuizen (L) and Gideon Sam (2R) look on during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic athletes Natalie Du Toit and Oscar Pistorius pose with their medals during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
QATAR-SPORTS-POLITCS
Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius of South Africa races against a pure-bred Arabian horse during the Gathering of all Leaders In Sport (GOALS) forum on December 12, 2012, at the Aspire Zone outdoor circuit in the Qatari capital Doha. AFP PHOTO /KARIM JAAFAR / AL-WATAN DOHA == QATAR OUT (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)
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Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius of South Africa speaks during a news conference after the official opening ceremony of the Gathering Of All Leaders In Sport (GOALS) forum in the Qatari capital Doha, on December 11, 2012. AFP PHOTO /KARIM JAAFAR / AL-WATAN DOHA == QATAR OUT (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)
British Olympic Ball - Arrivals
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 30: Oscar Pistorius attends the British Olympic Ball on November 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images)
British Olympic Ball - Arrivals
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 30: Oscar Pistorius attends the British Olympic Ball on November 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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South African Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius walks down the eight fairway during day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland, on October 4, 2012 . AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/GettyImages)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day One
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Oscar Pistorius and Sir Steve Redgrave during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 4, 2012 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Practice Round
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa talks to the media at his press conference during the practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 3, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Practice Round
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa talks to the media at his press conference during the practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 3, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Previews
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa smiles during a press conference ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on August 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Previews
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa smiles during a press conference ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on August 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Photographers take photos of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius as he stands in the dock during his bail hearing at the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The fourth and likely final day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing opened on Friday, with the magistrate then to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he has to remain in custody over the shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (hidden) leaves the courthouse in a car in Pretoria on February 22, 2013 after being freed on bail by a magistrate, pending a high-profile trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius (C) is pictured as he leaves the courthouse in Pretoria on February 22, 2013 after being freed on bail by a magistrate, pending a high-profile trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, silhouetted in front vehicle, center, arrives at a relative's home in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb 22, 2013. Pistorius was released on bail and will return to court June, 4, 2013 to face a charge of pre-meditated murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. (AP Photo/Waldo Swiegers)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius' uncle Arnold Pistorius speaks to journalist at the end of the bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Pistorius was granted bail in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Friday. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Oscar Pistorius enters court during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Kenny Oldwage, Attorney for Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Aimee and Carl Pistorius, brother and sister of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Ampie Louw, Coach of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Oscar Pistorius enters court during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Family members of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Arnold Pistorius, uncle of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court Friday Feb. 22, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he must stay behind bars pending trial. (AP Photo/Antoine de Ras-Star) SOUTH AFRICA OUT
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Oscar Pistorius enters court during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Oscar Pistorius enters court during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Family members of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Aimee Pistorius, sister of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Oscar Pistorius enters court during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Aimee and Carl Pistorius, brother and sister of Oscar Pistorius during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 4
Arnold Pistorius, uncle of Oscar Pistorius (left) and Aimee Pistorius, sister of Oscar Pistorius (right) during the fourth day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 22 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court Friday Feb. 22, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he must stay behind bars pending trial) (AP Photo)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius' father Henke Pistorius, right, with his son Carl watch as Oscar Pistorius walks in during his bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius stands in the dock during his bail hearing at the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The fourth and likely final day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing opened on Friday, with the magistrate then to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he has to remain in custody over the shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius stands in the dock during his bail hearing at the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. The fourth and likely final day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing opened on Friday, with the magistrate then to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he has to remain in custody over the shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court Friday Feb. 22, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he must stay behind bars pending trial. (AP Photo)
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court Friday Feb. 22, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he must stay behind bars pending trial. (AP Photo)
Oscar Pistorius
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court Friday Feb. 22, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed before trial or if he must stay behind bars pending trial. (AP Photo)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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The famliy of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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The famliy of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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The famliy of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Family members of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appear on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius' coach Ampie Louw is pictured on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius is pictured at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 22, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)
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South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius stands during his bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority acknowledged that the timing of attempted murder charges against a police detective leading the investigation into Oscar Pistorius is "totally weird" and that he should dropped from the case against the world-famous athlete. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius stands during his bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. The lead investigator in the murder case against Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday in another potentially damaging blow to the prosecution. Prosecutors said they were unaware of the charges against veteran detective Hilton Botha when they put him on the stand in court to explain why Pistorius should not be given bail in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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FILE- In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 file photo, Investigating officer Hilton Botha, sits inside the court witness box during the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa. The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in another potentially damaging blow to the prosecution. Prosecutors said they were unaware of the charges against veteran detective Hilton Botha when they put him on the stand in court to explain why Pistorius should not be given bail in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend. Police Brig. Neville Malila told The Associated Press that Botha who gave testimony in the Pistorius bail hearing on Wednesday is scheduled to appear in court in May on seven counts of attempted murder related to an incident in October 2011 when Botha and two other police officers fired at a minibus they were trying to stop. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, left, stands as the judges leaves the court, during his bail application at the magistrate court, in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Pistorius fired into the door of a small bathroom where his girlfriend was cowering after a shouting match on Valentine's Day, hitting her three times, a South African prosecutor said Tuesday as he charged the sports icon with premeditated murder. The magistrate ruled that Pistorius faces the harshest bail requirements available in South African law. He did not elaborate before a break was called in the session. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Oscar Pistorius enters the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Carl and Aimee Pistorius, brother and sister of Oscar Pistorius and during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
General View GV of the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Oscar Pistorius enters the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Oscar Pistorius enters the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Oscar Pistorius enters the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Carl and Aimee Pistorius, brother and sister of Oscar Pistorius talk to Henke Pistorius (father) during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing - Day 2
Oscar Pistorius enters the court room during the second day of Oscar Pistorius bail application at Pretoria Magistrates Court, Pretoria, South Africa on 20 February 2013 Pic Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
Oscar Pistorius life style revealed through Twitter
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Huffington Post UK | Posted: 14/02/2013 09:06 GMT | Updated: 15/02/2013 18:30 GMT