‘Legless man’ Oscar Pistorius has new girlfriend after being released from prison

Former Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has found a new girlfriend just months after his release from prison earlier this year.

The “Legless Man” is dating a beautiful woman named Rita Greyling, according to the South African newspaper Netwerk24 . The 33-year-old beauty, a business management consultant from Wakkerstroom, is said to be keeping her love affair with Oscar Pistorius under wraps. Some close sources say the famous former disabled athlete wants to start his life over.

Oscar Pistorius and rumored girlfriend Rita Greyling. Photo: The Sun

“He’s been trying to rebuild his life in a private way, avoiding restaurants, bars and public places. He’s been trying to integrate himself into society through his family and close friends and taking things slowly. Rumors have been swirling for about three months that he’s been dating,” a source said.

After being released from prison, Oscar Pistorius moved into his wealthy uncle Arnold’s £2 million mansion in Pretoria, South Africa. Arnold, who made his money from real estate and tourism, hired armed bodyguards and guard dogs to protect his nephew, who had just escaped jail. The 38-year-old former athlete was given volunteer work at a church because he had difficulty finding work.

The former South African athlete was granted conditional release earlier this year after serving more than half of his 13-year and five-month sentence for the manslaughter of his ex-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. “Parole does not mean the end, it is still part of the sentence,” a prison spokesman said. “It just means the prisoner will complete his sentence outside of a correctional facility.” His release is scheduled to last until 5 December 2029 and Pistorius will have to abide by the conditions until then.

Pistorius’s rumored new girlfriend (right) bears many resemblance to his ex-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Photo: The Sun

The day before Valentine’s Day in 2013, Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp four times through the bathroom door of his home in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius has always denied killing her in a fit of rage, mistaking her for an intruder. In 2014, the athlete was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison, but three years later, the High Court overturned the conviction, ruling that Pistorius had deliberately killed Reeva Steenkamp after the two had an argument. The former athlete nicknamed “The Legless Man” was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison.

Before being in trouble with the law, Oscar Pistorius, born in 1986, was a famous disabled South African athlete. He was born with a disability and had to have both legs amputated when he was only 11 months old. When running, he had to use prosthetic legs specially designed from synthetic carbon fiber. Pistorius won 6 gold medals at the Paralympic Games. He became famous around the world after becoming the first disabled athlete in history to compete with able-bodied athletes at the 2012 London Olympics. Although he only made it to the semi-finals, Pistorius is considered a hero of South Africa, inspiring millions of people.

Oscar Pistorius when he was still competing with prosthetic legs. Photo: Instagram Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius Defense Is Moving Target, Prosecutor Complains

Prosecutor asks that Pistorius undergo 30-day psychiatric evaluation.

PRETORIA, South Africa May 13, 2014— — The prosecutor in the Oscar Pistorius trial today asked that the Blade Runner be hospitalized for a 30 day psychiatric evaluation and complained to the judge that Pistorius’ lawyers keep changing his defense.

The request came a day after a psychiatrist testifying for the defense told the court that Pistorius suffered from generalized anxiety disorder, a condition that would make him more willing to fight than to flee when faced with what he considered a threat.

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel noted that the psychiatrist, Dr. Merryll Vorster, interviewed Pistorius, his family, friends and other associates in recent weeks, after the trial began and after Pistorius testified in his own defense.

“The timing [of the evidence] is significant,” Nel told Judge Thokozile Masipa. “My Lady, the consultation happened after the evidence of the accused. There must be a reason why that consultation would take place at that time.”

“Can it not be seen, my lady, as a fall-back?” Nel asked.

Nel suggested that perhaps it was because “the accused was not the most impressive witness.”

Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp before dawn on Valentine’s Day 2013, shooting through a locked bathroom door. Pistorius testified that he believed burglars were in his home and that he didn’t mean to fire, but fired the volley of shots while in a state of terror.

Nel said Pistorius has changed his defense for a third time.

“His initial defense was putative self-defense. Then I thought his defense was adapted to automatic firing. Now psychiatrist says he suffers from a mental disorder,” Nel said. “We don’t know which of the three versions” is Pistorius’ defense, he said.

The prosecutor asked that Pistorius undergo the month-long evaluation to determine if he does suffer from a mental disorder, which could seriously delay the already lengthy trial. The judge said she would rule on the request when court resumes Wednesday.

Vorster, a forensic psychiatrist, told the court she diagnosed Pistorius with GAD, and said he has been suffering from the condition since childhood and that it has been escalating over time. She said he also suffers from depression, but that this was brought on by the shooting incident.

During her evidence, which concluded today, she explained to the court how Pistorius’ physical vulnerability, combined with his mental disorder, could have influenced his reactions when he thought he heard intruders in his bathroom. She was, however, insistent that his condition did not impact on his ability to distinguish between right and wrong and to act accordingly.