Oscar Pistorius denied leave to appeal for Steenkamp murder

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South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been denied leave to appeal against his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

 

The Constitutional Court has made the ruling, meaning Pistorius will now be sentenced in April.

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Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

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