Oscar Pistorius: What really happened? premieres Sunday, 24 March on Discovery Channel

South African viewers will get the chance to delve deeper into the tragic case that shocked the world – the fatal shooting of model and TV star Reeva Steenkamp by her boyfriend, Paralympic champion and sporting icon Oscar Pistorius – when Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? premieres Sunday, 24 March at 7:55pm WAT on Discovery Channel. 

Known as the Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius faces charges of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, model and reality TV star Reeva Steenkamp. Shot three times with one of Pistorius’ own handguns, Steenkamp’s Valentine’s Day death stunned the world. Oscar has pleaded not guilty, claiming the shooting was a terrible accident, as he mistook her for a burglar. But this extraordinary case has left many asking – was this a terrible accident, or something more sinister?

Filmed in South Africa, this hour-long documentary digs deeper into this unprecedented case by bringing viewers new interviews, fresh information and exclusive insights from some of the friends and family of Oscar and Reeva, as well as those close to the case.

We are taken inside Reeva’s bedroom by her best friend, who speaks movingly of their friendship. We interview Reeva’s ex-boyfriend, who met her for a coffee the day before she died, and speak to close friends of Oscar Pistorius who share their stories about the man they knew and his current state since he was released on bail.

Watch Discovery Channel investigate this tragic case when Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? airs Sunday, 24 March at 7:55pm WAT only on Discovery Channel (DStv, channel 121). 

Lee Hobbs, Channel Director, Emerging Business, Discovery Networks CEEMEA said: “Since news broke of this tragic event, the entire world has been speculating about what actually happened that Valentine’s morning. The appetite for further knowledge about the case is still incredibly strong – especially here in South Africa where the story is still headline news. This documentary will give Discovery Channel viewers a bit more information about the case and their national hero’s dramatic reversal of fortune.”