Pistorius, brother both have court dates next week

March 22, 2013 05:34 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 10:24 pm IST - JOHANNESBURG

A file photo of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius who appeared in court in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Photo: AP

A file photo of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius who appeared in court in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Photo: AP

A lawyer for Oscar Pistorius says his appeal against bail conditions will be heard this coming Thursday, a day after the culpable homicide trial of older brother Carl begins in another South African Court.

Advocate Kenny Oldwadge told The Associated Press that they have confirmation from Pretoria’s North Gauteng High Court that the appeal is scheduled for March 28.

The Olympic athlete, charged with in the shooting death of Reeva Steenkamp, is challenging travel restrictions and having to report twice a week to a police station, among other conditions.

Oldwadge and prosecutors say Pistorius is not required to appear in court.

Pistorious brother’s trial

Carl Pistorius’ trial has been set for Wednesday and Thursday at a court south of Johannesburg. He has been charged in the death of a woman in a 2008 road collision.

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