Oscar Pistorius to be released from prison on parole
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Former South African paralympic runner and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius will be freed from prison on parole.
The 37-year-old has been behind bars for 10 years after being found guilty of killing his former girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
He was initially sentenced to serve six years but was extended to 13 years after an appeal.
The parole hearing was held in the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre where Mr Pistorius served most of his sentence.
He will walk free from jail in January 2024.
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