By Victor Kanayo
Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will remain in jail, prison officials in South Africa have said after he sought for parole.
Pistorius was found guilty of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, 10 years ago.
He was initially found guilty of culpable homicide, but on appeal by the prosecutor he was convicted of murder, on the grounds that he must have known his actions which led to the death of his girlfriend.
The six-time Paralympic gold medallist has expressed his deep remorse for killing his girlfriend in 2013, but continues to maintain he shot her by mistake, believing she was a robber.
In seeking for parole, the prison authorities said he had not served enough time and they would consider the matter again next year.
BBC reports that Ms Steenkamp’s parents welcomed the decision, but said it was not a cause for celebration.
“We miss Reeva terribly and will do so for the rest of our lives. We believe in justice and hope that it continues to prevail,” a family statement said.
Prisoners become eligible for parole in South Africa after serving half of their sentence.
