Oscar Pistorius spends 30th birthday behind bars

Oscar Pistorius spends 30th birthday behind bars

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius turns 30 today. But while he's unlikely to have a big party - or get any cake and presents at the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre in Pretoria - he's received an influx of birthday wishes from fans on social media. 

Oscar Pistorius leaving court_jacanews
Oscar Pistorius leaving court: JacaNews

Despite his conviction for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius remains a hero in the eyes of many. 


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Social media users have taken to Twitter and Facebook to wish the former Paralympian on his milestone birthday.


But not all of the comments have been congratulatory. Some users haven't forgotten - or forgiven - Oscar's crimes.

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