WATCH | EXPLAINED: Why former bladerunner Oscar Pistorius is up for parole sooner than expected

Oscar Pistorius, former Paralympic and Olympic athlete has become eligible for parole sooner than expected. This after his sentence was backdated in August this year. Part of his application for parole requires him to meet with Reeva's parents in a "victim-offender-dialogue". News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan explains the timeline of Pistorius's sentencing and talks us through just what is expected to happen during his parole application and the meeting with the Steenkamps.

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