Oscar Pistorius (Photo : Reuters)
Almost five months after Oscar Pistorius was sentenced into a life imprisonment, how is he doing in the maximum security compound of the Kgosi Mampuru ll prison cells? For sure, his family has been experiencing the worst blow of their family life, but it seems that they found the light at the end of the tunnel.
It has been two years since the death of Reeva Steenkamp, and Pistorius' camp will file an appeal against the original sentence of manslaughter.
Sources from Christian Post report that there will be a thorough review and investigation on the "culpable homicide" or manslaughter conviction given last October. The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa will be approached by the Pistorius camp for the sentence to have a lighter bearing on them.
According to sources from Telegraph UK, the former paralympic champion sprinter's status was made lighter after he was perceived not to pose any threat on national security. There will be an argument on converting his current sentence into murder, and if Pistorius' lawyers will be successful, his sentence will be lowered to 15 years of imprisonment.
More positive news has it that Pistorius will be given new perks in the following days. Instead of the 6 calls a year, he will be given 24 phone calls every year to his family and friends. This certainly will make him feel less homesick, as he can have phone calls twice a month.
The stern "no touching" policy has now been lifted. Pistorius will be allowed to touch, embrace, and even kiss his visitors. He will be allowed to listen to music more often too, since he will be given the right to own a radio. He needs to think of what hobby to practice since that right has been bestowed upon him too.
Also, things will be lighter when he visits the prison shop since his pocket money is increased. He can now buy more drinks, food, and toiletries. As for his valuable wrist watch collection, he will be reunited with them very soon too, since he will be allowed to wear jewelry in prison.
Authorities are quick to say that these are merely standard procedures, and not given to Pistorius because of his celebrity status and wealth.
