Oscar Pistorius has reportedly started dating a family friend after his release from prison, where he served nine years for murder.
The former Paralympian, 38, is said to be in a relationship with Rita Greyling, 33, according to South African newspaper Netwerk24.
Pistorius was granted parole on 5 January this year after serving time for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Greyling, a business management consultant from Wakkerstroom in eastern South Africa, has kept the relationship private.
Oscar Pistorius has reportedly started dating a family friend after his release from prison, where he served nine years for murder
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Pistorius shot Steenkamp, 29, through a locked bathroom door on Valentine’s Day 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa, firing four bullets.
The double amputee, known as “Blade Runner” for the prosthetics he used in Olympic and Paralympic competitions, was initially convicted of culpable homicide.
This charge was later upgraded to murder, resulting in a sentence of 13 years and five months.
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Oscar Pistorius was released from prison earlier this year
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Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for a burglar, though her family has always maintained the killing was intentional.
Pistorius has moved into a cottage on the grounds of his wealthy uncle Arnold’s £2 million Pretoria home since being freed at the start of the year.
His uncle, who made his fortune in property and tourism, has hired armed guards with attack dogs for protection.
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The former athlete has reportedly taken up volunteer work at a nearby Dutch Reform Church, while he slowly reintegrates into society.
Sources say he has found it difficult to secure employment due to his criminal record.
“He is trying to rebuild his life in a low-key way and avoids bars and restaurants and the general public,” a source revealed.
Sources have also told the publication that the relationship between Pistorius and Greyling has been ongoing for about three months.
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“The word on the street for three months now is that he is dating again,” according to a source close to the couple.
Greyling’s family previously made headlines in 2022 when a death occurred at her brother Ghini’s bachelor party.
Pistorius is reportedly reconnecting through ‘families that his family have been close to for decades’ as he slowly reintegrates into society.
His sentence officially ends in 2029, with his parole conditions including mandatory therapy for anger and gender-based violence issues.
Oscar Pistorius murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp back in 2013GETTY
A Steenkamp family friend previously warned that Pistorius “will get the shock of his life” upon returning to society.
“It’s a very different world where gender-based violence is now taken far more seriously,” they said.
“I don’t know if he will be able to cope with no longer being the centre of attention and the superstar everybody wanted to be around. He will always be looking over his shoulder.”
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