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We're currently into day 3 of paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius' trial, and so far we've seen three witnesses take the stand. Without a doubt, we thought that Michelle Burger probably faced one of the toughest cross-examinations seen in court and live on TV.
We asked our Facebook followers what they thought. Here's what they had to say.
Bronwyn
I can't believe she has kept so calm. I would have gone ballistic by now.
Nnona
I think the poor woman is telling the truth about what she heard. If she was lying she would have changed her story a million times by now. I know if it was me, I would have already been thrown out of court by now. She was so calm.
Brenda
She is wonderfully calm and giving an honest account of what she heard. He is just trying to confuse her and he is the stupid one.
Terri
Is this Roux oke deaf or what ?! I would have let rip by now.
Olga
She's doing a great job. She's telling the truth so there's nothing to remember.
Amanda
Thank God for her truth! Well done Michelle - don't let that Idiot manipulate you!
Juanita
Uncomfortable time of the month for me. I might just have ripped Roux's head off if I was there, or cried every time he was nasty. LOL.
I think she did well under huge amount of pressure.
Cynthia
Sorry, but I don't believe her.
Lynne
Well she had a year to prepare and memorise what she would say.
Maré
She did well and held her own. Not so sure what's going to happen to Estelle vd Merwe - she seems nervous. But, by the look of things I think the interpreter is going to take over the questioning soon. LOL
Chrizelle
It must be one of the hardest things a person must go through to be a witness in trial. And for a day & a half! And, to make matters worse, having your face shown on tv when you clearly didn't want to be identified. Michelle you did the right and noble thing to come forward to be a witness. So proud of you!
Emelia
She stuck to her story even when Barry wanted her to change it. I love her.
Ria
Dankie ek staan nie daar nie. Ek is nie met soveel geduld gebore nie. Sterkte aan haar.
MaMoeketsi
She is not easily intimidated!
Gisela
Really admiring her for holding up for a day and a half so far! Shame.
What did you think of her testimony? Was she treated unfairly in comparison to the witnesses that followed? Share your thoughts with us below.
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We asked our Facebook followers what they thought. Here's what they had to say.
Bronwyn
I can't believe she has kept so calm. I would have gone ballistic by now.
Nnona
I think the poor woman is telling the truth about what she heard. If she was lying she would have changed her story a million times by now. I know if it was me, I would have already been thrown out of court by now. She was so calm.
Brenda
She is wonderfully calm and giving an honest account of what she heard. He is just trying to confuse her and he is the stupid one.
Terri
Is this Roux oke deaf or what ?! I would have let rip by now.
Olga
She's doing a great job. She's telling the truth so there's nothing to remember.
Amanda
Thank God for her truth! Well done Michelle - don't let that Idiot manipulate you!
Juanita
Uncomfortable time of the month for me. I might just have ripped Roux's head off if I was there, or cried every time he was nasty. LOL.
I think she did well under huge amount of pressure.
Cynthia
Sorry, but I don't believe her.
Lynne
Well she had a year to prepare and memorise what she would say.
Maré
She did well and held her own. Not so sure what's going to happen to Estelle vd Merwe - she seems nervous. But, by the look of things I think the interpreter is going to take over the questioning soon. LOL
Chrizelle
It must be one of the hardest things a person must go through to be a witness in trial. And for a day & a half! And, to make matters worse, having your face shown on tv when you clearly didn't want to be identified. Michelle you did the right and noble thing to come forward to be a witness. So proud of you!
Emelia
She stuck to her story even when Barry wanted her to change it. I love her.
Ria
Dankie ek staan nie daar nie. Ek is nie met soveel geduld gebore nie. Sterkte aan haar.
MaMoeketsi
She is not easily intimidated!
Gisela
Really admiring her for holding up for a day and a half so far! Shame.
What did you think of her testimony? Was she treated unfairly in comparison to the witnesses that followed? Share your thoughts with us below.
Follow Women24 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
