Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius awaits the start of court proceedings

South African court doubles Oscar Pistorius' sentence

A South African appeals court increased Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius' sentence for murdering his girlfriend to 13 years and five months on Friday, marking a victory for prosecutors in a case that shocked the world.

South African court doubles Oscar Pistorius' sentence
Olympic and Paralympic running star Oscar Pistorius stands during court proceedings at the Pretoria Magistrates court.

In a historic moment, Oscar Pistorius' five-year sentence is handed down by a black female judge

In a historic moment, Oscar Pistorius' five-year sentence is handed down by a black female judge
Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius uses his phone as he leaves the first day of his sentencing at North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on October 13, 2014.

Oscar Pistorius' arguments for a lenient sentence have shocked some South Africans

Oscar Pistorius' arguments for a lenient sentence have shocked some South Africans
South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius leaves the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on September 11, 2014.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is acquitted of murder, but could face a lesser charge

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is acquitted of murder, but could face a lesser charge

The Oscar Pistorius murder trial has captured the public eye and divided public opinion

The Oscar Pistorius murder trial has captured the public eye and divided public opinion

Oscar Pistorius takes the stand, apologizes to Steenkamp's family

There were tears and sobs from South African athlete Oscar Pistorius as he took the witness stand and apologized to Reeva Steenkamp's family. Pistorius is on trial for Steenkamp's murder.

Oscar Pistorius takes the stand, apologizes to Steenkamp's family
Oscar Pistorius

South Africans are glued to their TVs as the Oscar Pistorius trial unravels

All this week, judges in Pretoria's High Court heard witnesses describe what happened last Valentine's Day, when Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. For South Africans, it is the first time a trial has been broadcast on TV, and they are following it like a prime-time crime show.

South Africans are glued to their TVs as the Oscar Pistorius trial unravels
Oscar Pistorius enters the dock before court proceedings at the Pretoria Magistrates court in 2013.

South Africans search for a moral in the tragic tale of Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius, the South African amputee athlete who runs on high-tech blades, is about to go on trial for the murder of his girlfriend. Many in his country view the tragic case as a morality tale. But what, exactly, is the moral?

South Africans search for a moral in the tragic tale of Oscar Pistorius

Why the Allegations Against Pistorius Represent an Opportunity for South Africa

Why the Allegations Against Pistorius Represent an Opportunity for South Africa

South African Track Star Oscar Pistorius is Out on Bail

A judge in Pretoria has released double-amputee track star Oscar Pistorius on a $113,000 bail.

South African Track Star Oscar Pistorius is Out on Bail

Investigating Officer of Pistorius Case has an Attempted Murder Charge Pending

The Oscar Pistorius case continues to surprise. Thursday a veteran police detective was taken off the case when it was revealed there was a charge of attempted murder against him.

Investigating Officer of Pistorius Case has an Attempted Murder Charge Pending

Second Day of Court Drama in Pistorius Case

The bail hearing against Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius will go into a third day after another hearing filled with drama.

Second Day of Court Drama in Pistorius Case

Pistorius Murder Case: The OJ Simpson Trial of South Africa?

Some news agencies are already saying the Pistorius trial could be South Africa's very own OJ Simpson-style trial. Host Aaron Schachter speaks with journalist Des Latham, news editor of SummitTV in Johannesburg.

Pistorius Murder Case: The OJ Simpson Trial of South Africa?

Oscar Pistorius 'Thought He Was Firing at Intruder'

Details emerged Tuesday about the defense athlete Oscar Pistorius is using in the shooting death of his girlfriend, the model Reeva Steenkamp. Host Aaron Schachter talks with The Worlds Anders Kelto in Cape Town.

Oscar Pistorius 'Thought He Was Firing at Intruder'

South African Paralympics Star Charged with Premeditated Murder

South African Paralympics Star Charged with Premeditated Murder