He has to serve half this sentence before being able to apply for parole.

Judge Thokozile Masina, who sentenced him in October 2014 to five years for culpable homicide, found the mitigating evidence outweighed the aggravating factors to be considered in imposing the sentence  for the murder conviction imposed by the Appeal Court last December.

She found Oscar to be a good candidate for rehabilitation.

Masipa says there was no a shred of evidence offered that Oscar has knowingly shot his lover Reeve Steenkamp, so this was not a case of domestic violence or violence against women.

This is, however, the public misperception about the case.

Masina says she has to serve the public interest not address public opinion.

Pistorius’ defence  will not appeal the sentence.

Masipa is waiting in her chamber to see if the prosecution will seek leave to appeal.

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