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Oscar Pistorius' early release sends the wrong message to victims and perpetrators of GBV

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Oscar Pistorius' parole has been set for this month, a revelation that left a bitter taste in some women in South Africa
Oscar Pistorius' parole has been set for this month, a revelation that left a bitter taste in some women in South Africa
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The announcement of disgraced athlete and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius’ looming parole has been met with mixed reactions from South Africans.

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