Reeva Steenkamp’s mother has delivered a caution to Oscar Pistorius’ new girlfriend, over a decade after Pistorius was found guilty of murdering Reeva.
Pistorius, who made history as the first double amputee to compete in the Olympics in 2012, fatally shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp just six months later, in early 2013, through a locked bathroom door in his residence.
He initially claimed that he had mistaken her for a burglar in his South African home. However, in 2015, a court reversed his earlier conviction for culpable homicide, finding him guilty of murder.
In South Africa, the law permits offenders to be considered for parole after serving half of their sentence.
Pistorius was eventually granted parole and was released earlier this year after serving 13 years and five months in prison.
He is subject to strict conditions until his sentence concludes in 2029, which includes prohibitions on consuming alcohol, speaking to the media, and restrictions on his movements during specific times of the day.
Despite these conditions, Pistorius is reportedly dating again and has been linked to 33-year-old Rita Greyling.
Following these reports, June, Reeva’s mother, issued a warning to Pistorius’ new partner in a discussion with the Sun newspaper.
“I don’t understand how she doesn’t see a red flag about him because he has not lost his temper problem,” she said.
“He was supposed to be under anger management when he was in jail and at one stage I stopped him coming out because I was annoyed that he wasn’t having treatment.
“He was angry – and he still has a problem with anger. He’s still a danger to women. Reeva only knew him for three months and she was dead and he’s never confessed.”
June continued, expressing her concern: “It’s not painful for me that he’s with this young woman – I’m just worried about her.
“Our foundation is about the abuse of women and children and it’s out of control in this country.”
In response to her daughter’s tragic death, June established the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation Against The Abuse of Women and Children, aimed at providing support to victims and their families.
Upon Pistorius’ release in January, June released a statement questioning if Reeva had received justice.
She remarked: “Has there been justice for Reeva? Has Oscar served enough time? There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back. We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence.”