The first state witness in the murder trial of Olympian Oscar Pistorius has broken down after a grueling cross-examination by the lawyer for the athlete in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

North Gauteng High Court judge Thokozile Masipa has sent a strong warning to the media that they will face serious consequences if they contravene the court's media coverage conditions.

Gerrie Nel says the television channel disregarded the court's advice...

The murder trial of Olympian, Oscar Pistorius, has been adjourned because the face of the state witness Michelle Burger has been shown on some television channels.

Wits Law Professor, James Grant says the broadcast of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial which began on Monday will serve as a wonderful educational tool for many South Africans.

The broadcast of the trial has sparked the scrutiny the quality of court interpretation in South Africa.

Day two of the Olympian Oscar Pistorius murder trial will begin with the lawyer of Pistorius resuming his cross-examination of the first State witness in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to four charges against him.

South Africans have taken different views of today's proceedings in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.

Kenya's President, Uhuru Kenyatta joined thousands of Lupita Nyong'o's fans in congratulating the young actress on her Oscar win.