Judge Thokozile Masipa

Thokozile Masipa, the same judge who imposed the sentence last month, said in the High Court in Johannesburg that she was not persuaded there was a "reasonable prospect of success on appeal"

Judge Thokozile Masipa asked the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein to assess whether she was mistaken in determining that Oscar Pistorius did not intentionally shoot his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

A South African judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling on whether to allow the prosecution to appeal against Oscar Pistorius's five-year prison sentence for killing his girlfriend, saying she needed more time.

A South African judge will rule on Tuesday on whether to grant a state appeal that would open the way for Oscar Pistorius to serve more time behind bars for shooting his girlfriend.

Judge Thokozile Masipa

The Paralympian could be jailed for 10 years or ordered to serve house arrest Tuesday when High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa hands down her sentence.

In her decision, South African judge Thokozile Masipa has to balance the threat Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius poses to society against his likelihood of rehabilitation and eventual re-introduction to public life.

After hearing final arguments from both the defence and prosecution, Judge Thokozile Masipa scheduled sentencing for next Tuesday.

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourned Oscar Pistorius's sentencing hearing on Friday and scheduled the handing down of his sentence for Tuesday on 21 October.

A sentence for culpable homicide can range from a suspended sentence and a fine to as many as 15 years in prison. Judge Thokozile Masipa in September found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of both premeditated murder and murder in his killing of Reeva Steenkamp in the predawn hours of Valentine's Day at his home in 2013.

Oscar Pistorius last month escaped a murder conviction in a verdict that shocked the country and fuelled criticism of South Africa's legal system. The process is expected to last up to four days, with Judge Thokozile Masipa then likely adjourning court and announcing her sentencing decision at a later date.

Some South Africans said they were surprised and even shocked when Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled last week that Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was negligent but did not intend to kill when he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a closed toilet door.

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday extended Oscar Pistorius's bail and set a date of October 13 for sentencing on a charge of culpable homicide.

In a globally-broadcast live television verdict, Judge Thokozile Masipa on Thursday found the double amputee "Blade Runner" not guilty of deliberately killing 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp.

Judge Thokozile Masipa granted the defence an adjournment until Tuesday saying blade runner Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, not only looks exhausted but also sounds tired.

Thokozile Masipa, the same judge who imposed the sentence last month, said in the High Court in Johannesburg that she was not persuaded there was a "reasonable prospect of success on appeal"

Judge Thokozile Masipa asked the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein to assess whether she was mistaken in determining that Oscar Pistorius did not intentionally shoot his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

A South African judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling on whether to allow the prosecution to appeal against Oscar Pistorius's five-year prison sentence for killing his girlfriend, saying she needed more time.

A South African judge will rule on Tuesday on whether to grant a state appeal that would open the way for Oscar Pistorius to serve more time behind bars for shooting his girlfriend.

Judge Thokozile Masipa

The Paralympian could be jailed for 10 years or ordered to serve house arrest Tuesday when High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa hands down her sentence.

In her decision, South African judge Thokozile Masipa has to balance the threat Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius poses to society against his likelihood of rehabilitation and eventual re-introduction to public life.

After hearing final arguments from both the defence and prosecution, Judge Thokozile Masipa scheduled sentencing for next Tuesday.

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourned Oscar Pistorius's sentencing hearing on Friday and scheduled the handing down of his sentence for Tuesday on 21 October.

A sentence for culpable homicide can range from a suspended sentence and a fine to as many as 15 years in prison. Judge Thokozile Masipa in September found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of both premeditated murder and murder in his killing of Reeva Steenkamp in the predawn hours of Valentine's Day at his home in 2013.

Oscar Pistorius last month escaped a murder conviction in a verdict that shocked the country and fuelled criticism of South Africa's legal system. The process is expected to last up to four days, with Judge Thokozile Masipa then likely adjourning court and announcing her sentencing decision at a later date.

Some South Africans said they were surprised and even shocked when Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled last week that Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was negligent but did not intend to kill when he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a closed toilet door.

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday extended Oscar Pistorius's bail and set a date of October 13 for sentencing on a charge of culpable homicide.

In a globally-broadcast live television verdict, Judge Thokozile Masipa on Thursday found the double amputee "Blade Runner" not guilty of deliberately killing 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp.

Judge Thokozile Masipa granted the defence an adjournment until Tuesday saying blade runner Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, not only looks exhausted but also sounds tired.