Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a case that made global headlines.
The former Paralympic champion – once celebrated as the ‘blade runner’ – was granted parole in November and today left a South African jail and is now at home, South Africa’s correctional services department said.
Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013 at his home in Pretoria.
The 37-year-old said he fired his gun through a bathroom door after mistaking her for an intruder.
Prosecutors said the killing was premeditated and he shot Ms Steenkamp after she fled to the toilet following a row.
Oscar Pistorius with Reeva Steenkamp weeks before her murder
What are Pistorius’ parole conditions?
The parole will last until December 2029 and Pistorius will be subject to restrictions and supervised by a correctional services official.
Some of the parole conditions include restrictions on when he will be allowed to leave his home, a ban on consuming alcohol and orders he must also attend therapy for anger issues and “gender-based violence issues”. He will also have to perform community service.
Pistorius will have to regularly meet with parole officers and will be subjected to unannounced visits by authorities. He will have to inform a Department of Corrections official of any major changes in his life, such as if he wants to get a job or move to another house.
He was expected to stay in his uncle’s Pretoria mansion and will not be allowed to leave the Waterkloof district without permission.
He could be sent back to jail if he breaches any of his parole conditions.