South African Olympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole by the country’s parole board over the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The decision was made after a meeting of the parole board on Tuesday.

Pistorius was convicted of murdering Steenkamp in February 2013 and was sentenced to six years in prison. He has been serving his sentence at the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre in Pretoria.

The parole board made the decision to deny Pistorius’ release on the basis that he had not shown enough remorse for his actions. In a statement, the board said: “The Board does not believe that Mr Pistorius has shown remorse for his crime nor has he taken responsibility for his actions. As such, the Board has decided that he will not be placed on parole at this stage.”

The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some people praising the decision while others criticized it. Many people expressed their sympathy for the Steenkamp family, who have been struggling to come to terms with their loss since Reeva’s death.

Pistorius’ lawyers have released a statement saying that they are disappointed with the decision and will be considering their options. The statement read: “We note the decision of the parole board and are disappointed with the outcome. We will be considering our options going forward.”

The decision to deny parole to Pistorius is not the first time that he has been denied release. In 2015, he was denied parole after serving just 10 months of his sentence. The decision was based on the fact that he had not undergone enough rehabilitation and had not shown enough remorse for his actions.

Pistorius was first convicted of culpable homicide in 2014, but the conviction was overturned and replaced with a murder conviction the following year. He has always maintained that he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fired four shots through the bathroom door of his home in Pretoria.

The case has attracted worldwide attention and has been closely followed by the media. Pistorius’ rise to fame as a disabled athlete, competing in both the Paralympic and Olympic games, has added to the interest in the case.

The decision by the parole board means that Pistorius will remain in prison for the time being. His lawyers have not yet indicated whether they will be appealing the decision or seeking other legal avenues for his release.

The case has also raised questions about the South African justice system and the treatment of high-profile offenders. Some people have criticized the leniency of Pistorius’ sentence, while others have praised the justice system for holding him accountable for his actions.

Regardless of the outcome of the case, the tragic death of Reeva Steenkamp has left a lasting impact on her family and friends. She was a successful model and reality TV star who was well-loved by those who knew her.

In the wake of her death, her family has established the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation, which aims to help victims of domestic violence and support women’s rights. The foundation has also worked to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence in South Africa, which has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world.

The denial of parole to Oscar Pistorius is just the latest chapter in a case that has gripped the world for almost a decade. As the legal process continues, the memory of Reeva Steenkamp will remain at the forefront of the case, reminding us of the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the need for greater awareness and support for victims.