Oscar Pistorius is once again a free man roaming the streets of Pretoria.
The former Paralympic athlete was convicted of murder in 2013 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Earlier this year, the 37-year-old was released after serving eight and a half years.
A recent photo showed him on his way to the parole office for the first time since his release. pretoria. Pistorius has lost weight, his hair has turned gray and the effects of his time in prison have thinned out and made him look older.
Oscar Pistorius is back in Pretoria
After his release, reports said he exercised regularly and followed a strict diet that did not include alcohol. He must now comply with a number of conditions set by Atteridgeville Correctional Department officials as part of his parole until 2029.
Nevertheless, social media has reacted negatively to the latest photo of Pistorius smiling.
@DQuilici1 wrote: “Well, you don't shine after being in prison for nine years.”
Pistorius made his first public appearance in about 10 years.
@Mxbeez wrote: “Oscar Pistorius really aged in prison.”
@Sylvia75143393 wrote, “I feel so bad for Reba's mom.”
@MONAMASTERS wrote: “He's breathing, she's not breathing! He should still be in jail!
Several X (Twitter) users were sympathetic to Oscar Pistorius, saying he should be left alone while he serves his sentence.
@Dumehlezii wrote: “Well, this guy served his full term, and he learned from his mistakes.”
@General_Sport7 wrote: “We wish Oscar Pistorius his best return to society.”
According to the Daily Mail UK, Reeva Steenkamp's friends were unhappy to see Pistorius smiling in public.
“It's very disturbing to see Pistorius smiling like he doesn't have a care in the world,” said a friend who asked not to be named.
“I would wipe that smile off his face if I could. I don't know what he did or how he sleeps at night.”
Due to parole rules, Oscar Pistorius cannot be interviewed until 2029.
