Oscar Pistorius finds love after parole
The convicted murderer is spending his first Christmas at home in a decade.
Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to prison after the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on the morning of Valentine’s Day 2013.
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In April 2024 Pistorius was spotted for the first time since he was released under strict parole conditions in January.
According to Jacaranda FM News, Pistorius was granted parole after a parole board determined that the 37-year-old was deemed suitable for social reintegration.
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As part of his parole, Pistorius must undergo therapy for anger management and gender-based violence issues until the end of his sentence in 2029.
The former Paralympian is likely trying to adjust to life outside of prison and keeping a low profile in his daily life.
Pistorius will not be alone for his first Christmas back home in nearly a decade.
According to various sources, he has found love again.
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Cape {town} Etc reports that Pistorius is seeing a woman named Rita Greyling, a 33-year-old business management consultant from Pretoria. Since
rumours of their relationship surfaced, she has made all her social
media profiles private.
Some online sleuths have discovered that the couple has known each other for several years and follow each other on social media.
What does the festive season look like for a parolee?
Pistorius will celebrate Christmas with his uncle, Arnold Pistorius, in Waterkloof, Pretoria.
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He is currently serving the remainder of his sentence under strict restrictions, which remain in place until 2029. These conditions include:
- Limited travel and home confinement
- A ban on alcohol consumption and possession of dangerous weapons
- Not speaking to the media or having any social media presence
- Mandatory therapy for anger management and addressing gender-based violence
- A restriction on contacting Reeva Steenkamp's family
While he does not have to wear an electronic tag, parole officers conduct random checks and administer drug and alcohol tests.
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