"Oscar Pistorius Paroled: The 'Blade Runner' and South Africa's Struggle with Femicide"

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"Oscar Pistorius Paroled: The 'Blade Runner' and South Africa's Struggle with Femicide"
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Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic athlete known as "Blade Runner," was released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he shot her. His release includes conditions such as anger management therapy and attending sessions on gender-based violence. The case continues to stir debate on the adequacy of justice for victims of violence in South Africa.

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