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Here's why Oscar may only spend 10 months in prison

Reports suggest Oscar Pistorius may only spend 10 months of his five year sentence in prison before being allowed to serve the rest of his time under correctional supervision.

We speak to News24's Day Editor, Estrelita Moses, about why Pistorius may only serve 10 months. We also speak about public opinion following the ruling. Watch.

Sapa reported that justice department spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga said on his Facebook wall: "Five years in terms of [Section] 276 of the Criminal Procedure Act means the accused serves one-sixth of the sentence, which is 10 months."

"And an offender or inmate can be considered for placement under correctional supervision which is processed by correctional services."

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