“We believe that granting parole to someone convicted of killing another person sends a concerning message about accountability and justice in our country,” Women for Change said in a post on X.
A lawyer for Pistorius did not immediately respond to messages or phone calls seeking comment on Friday.
Local media expect Pistorius to live at the home of his uncle Arnold in a wealthy Pretoria suburb, but there was little activity outside Arnold Pistorius’ house on Friday.
While some South Africans see Pistorius’ punishment as too lenient, others feel he has served his time.
“He paid his price. Let him rebuild his life,” a local resident told reporters gathered outside his uncle’s home.
FROM PARALYMPIC STAR TO CONVICTED MURDERER
Pistorius was once the darling of the sports world, and a pioneering voice for disabled athletes, for whom he campaigned to be allowed to compete with able-bodied participants at major sports events.
In August 2012, mere months before shooting his girlfriend, Pistorius became the first double amputee to compete at the London Olympics, where he made it to the 400m semi-finals.
He won two gold medals at the Paralympics.
Source: CNA
