South African former Paralympic star jailed for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to be freed on 5 January

South Africa’s former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, will be released on 5 January after being granted parole, authorities have said.

The department for correctional services confirmed the athlete would be granted parole “effectively” during a hearing on Friday.

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