Pistorius's uncle arrives
Arnold Pistorius, the uncle of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius, arrived at the High Court in Pretoria around 10am.
Two television sets were set up in an overflow courtroom with a large screen in the middle and speakers on the side.
The trial was scheduled to begin at 10am.
Pistorius, 27, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his Pretoria home last year. He faces charges of premeditated murder and contravening the Firearms Control Act in a trial which is expected to last at least three weeks.
The proceedings in the wood-panelled courtroom will be broadcast live on television and radio, with the initial indictment listing 107 witnesses to testify for the State.
- Sapa