This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-33987669

The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Oscar Pistorius early prison release 'may be reviewed' Oscar Pistorius early release put on hold
(about 3 hours later)
South Africa's justice department is considering intervening to prevent Oscar Pistorius' early prison release. South Africa's justice ministry has suspended the decision to release Oscar Pistorius from prison on Friday.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha says he is seeking advice over the legality of a parole board decision to free the Olympic athlete on Friday. It says the move to release the athlete after serving 10 months of his five-year sentence "was taken prematurely" and with "no legal basis".
Pistorius has spent 10 months in jail for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, after his conviction for manslaughter last year. The decision has now been sent back to the parole board for review.
The Olympic athlete insists he mistook Ms Steenkamp for an intruder. Pistorius was convicted of manslaughter last year for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, whom he says he mistook for an intruder.
It is not clear whether the decision on his early release could be reinstated before Friday.
Pistorius was jailed for five years for the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp, a charge equivalent to manslaughter.Pistorius was jailed for five years for the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp, a charge equivalent to manslaughter.
Under South African law, Pistorius is eligible for release under "correctional supervision", having served a sixth of his sentence.Under South African law, Pistorius is eligible for release under "correctional supervision", having served a sixth of his sentence.
The justice minister's comments follow a petition from the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa, who have described the athlete's early release as "outrageous" and "an insult" to victims of abuse.The justice minister's comments follow a petition from the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa, who have described the athlete's early release as "outrageous" and "an insult" to victims of abuse.
"I'm confident that by Friday I would be in a position to determine whether legally I have the authority to do anything," Mr Masutha is quoted by AFP news agency as saying.
Ms Steenkamp's parents have said that the time Pistorius has served is "not enough for taking a life".Ms Steenkamp's parents have said that the time Pistorius has served is "not enough for taking a life".
This week, prosecutors in South Africa filed papers calling for the athlete's conviction to be reviewed and converted to murder, which carries a minimum sentence of 15 years. His defence team now has a month to file its response.This week, prosecutors in South Africa filed papers calling for the athlete's conviction to be reviewed and converted to murder, which carries a minimum sentence of 15 years. His defence team now has a month to file its response.
After his release from prison, Pistorius would serve the rest of his term under house arrest.After his release from prison, Pistorius would serve the rest of his term under house arrest.
During sentencing, Judge Thokozile Masipa said the state had failed to prove Pistorius' intent to kill when he fired.During sentencing, Judge Thokozile Masipa said the state had failed to prove Pistorius' intent to kill when he fired.
Oscar Pistorius - in 60 secondsOscar Pistorius - in 60 seconds
The making and unmaking of Oscar PistoriusThe making and unmaking of Oscar Pistorius
The double amputee shot and killed Ms Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door at his Pretoria home, believing she was an intruder, he told his trial.The double amputee shot and killed Ms Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door at his Pretoria home, believing she was an intruder, he told his trial.
Pistorius was born without the fibulas in both of his legs, and had surgery to amputate both below the knee while still a baby.Pistorius was born without the fibulas in both of his legs, and had surgery to amputate both below the knee while still a baby.
He went on to become one of South Africa's best-known sports stars, and was the first amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes, at the 2012 London Olympics.He went on to become one of South Africa's best-known sports stars, and was the first amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes, at the 2012 London Olympics.