Nastasya Tay

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

Justice

Oscar Pistorius was cleared of a murder charge last month, but found guilty of negligent homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Now arguments are underway in his sentencing hearing, and the argument of Pistorius’ witnesses were termed “shockingly inappropriate.”

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius faced a second round of tough cross-examination by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel.

Oscar Pistorius trial highlights South Africans’ growing fears of home invasion

Conflict & Justice

Second Day of Court Drama in Pistorius Case

Conflict & Justice

Pistorius Murder Charge Stuns South Africans

Sports

Nelson Mandela’s Personal Archive, Just a Click Away

Conflict & Justice
The World

Nelson Mandela: New Face on South Africa’s Banknotes

Global Politics

The former South African president’s face will appear on bills of all denominations by the end of year. Current President Jacob Zuma said the gesture was meant to express the South African people’s “deep gratitude.”

First Lady’s Africa Trip

Global Politics

The Geo Quiz tours two sub-Saharan countries with First Lady Michelle Obama