Olympic

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius faced a second round of tough cross-examination by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel.

Oscar Pistorius trial highlights South Africans’ growing fears of home invasion

Conflict & Justice

The trial of Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has focused South Africans’ attention on fear of crime and home invasions, says correspondent Nastasya Tay who has been in the courtroom.The trial of Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has focused South Africans’ attention on fear of crime and home invasions, says correspondent Nastasya Tay who has been in the courtroom.

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