"Oscar Pistorius Parole Sparks Debate on Violence Against Women in South Africa"

Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympic champion, was released on parole after serving half of his sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, sparking debate in South Africa about the parole system and its implications for gender-based violence. South Africa faces a severe femicide problem, with high rates of violence against women and a woman being killed by her intimate partner every eight hours on average. Activists and organizations argue that perpetrators of such violence should not be eligible for parole, emphasizing the need for full sentences to respect victims. Despite parole conditions and rehabilitation efforts, there is widespread dissatisfaction and fear among women in South Africa, who face an ever-present threat of violence.