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Could convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius be granted an early release?

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The former Paralympian star, who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, is expected to appear before the parole board on Friday, the 31st of March. While many people have very strong feelings about whether or not Pistorius should be granted an early release, what are the actual proceedings of a parole hearing and how does it work in South Africa?
29 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure

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