The former Paralympic runner, who was convicted of murdering Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013 by shooting her a number of times through a toilet door in his home, was told yesterday he had not yet served enough time in jail. The parole board said Pistorius would be able to bid for freedom again in August next year, South Africa's Department of Corrections said.
Steenkamp's family had opposed his bid and gave verbal and written statements at the hearing. The family's lawyer, Tania Koen, said on behalf of her parents that the decision brought a huge sense of relief, adding: "While we welcome today's decision, today is not a cause for celebration. "We miss Reeva terribly and will do so for the rest of our lives. We believe in justice and hope that it continues to prevail."
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