Media houses in court for Oscar ruling
The Pretoria High Court will make a ruling on Tuesday on an application by media houses to broadcast the murder trial of paralympian Oscar Pistorius.
The application to film the proceedings was brought by news channel eNCA, joined by MultiChoice and another news organisation.
Last week Frank Snyckers SC, for MultiChoice, told the court that media would use technologically advanced equipment that was not obtrusive and was controlled remotely.
Snyckers said media houses had secured the National Prosecuting Authority's support.
Pistorius's legal team opposed the application arguing that broadcasting the events would lead to an unfair trial.
Barry Roux SC, for Pistorius, asked why his client's trial was not being treated like any other trial.
Pistorius is accused of killing Steenkamp, his girlfriend, in February last year. His trial is to be heard in the High Court in Pretoria from March 3 to 20.
A 24-hour TV channel dedicated to the trial will be launched on DSTV on March 2.
-Sapa