The story of Oscar Pistorius, 38, is one that’s hard to forget.
Now, over a decade after he tragically shot his then-girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, the disgraced former Paralympian has reportedly built a new life outside the prison walls.
And many can hardly believe it when he reveals his new girlfriend…
Overturned his conviction
Back in early 2013, the world was shocked by a tragic event that left many in disbelief. Oscar Pistorius, the famous South African track star known as The Blade Runner for his prosthetic legs, was accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
How could someone who had once been hailed as a hero be involved in such a horrific crime?
It was in the early hours of February 14, 2013, when Pistorius fired four shots through a bathroom door, claiming he thought he was defending himself from an intruder. He said he had no idea that his girlfriend, Reeva, was behind the door.
This shocking event left the world questioning everything they knew about the Olympic sprinter. At his trial the following year, Pistorius was initially found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to five years in prison.
But in 2016, South Africa’s Supreme Court overturned this conviction, instead finding him guilty of murder and extending his sentence by another six years.
That same year, Pistorius sat down for his first and only TV interview with William-Thomas, where he revealed the weight of his actions:
”I did take Reeva’s life and I have to live with that,” he said, adding, ”I can smell the blood. I can feel the warmness of it on my hands. And to know that that’s your fault, that that’s what you’ve done.”
But now, over a decade later, Pistorius has reportedly started a new chapter in his life, with news of a new girlfriend stirring up reactions online.
“I do not run like a man…”
After serving time for his conviction, Oscar Pistorius was granted parole last year and released from Atteridgeville Correctional Centre. According to the Daily Mail, Pistorius now resides in his uncle’s luxurious, gated multi-million-pound mansion in Pretoria and he seems to keep a low profile.
Now leading a more low-key life, the former Paralympic gold medalist seems determined to embody the message tattooed on his back: “I do not run like a man running aimlessly.”
It seems Pistorius has also returned to running. Mark Williams-Thomas, a detective-turned-broadcaster who stays in regular contact with him, told the Daily Telegraph that after years behind bars, Pistorius is working on rebuilding his fitness.
”Exercise has always been so important to Oscar. He knows how important it is to keep fit and stay healthy. When he came out [of prison], he was a shadow of himself. In the first early days, I would speak to him and he was just profoundly exhausted, mentally and physically. He is much better now,” Williams-Thomas shared.
When Pistorius steps outside the high-security mansion — fortified by towering 15-foot walls — he spends his time giving back to the community. He has been volunteering at a local church, where he helps with cleaning duties, and has even launched a new charity initiative.
But it’s not just his new routine that has people talking. Reports suggest Pistorius has also found love again, as he is now in a relationship with Rita Greyling, who has become a regular visitor to his home.
But it’s not just his new routine that has people talking. Reports suggest Pistorius is enjoying a new life with his Reeva Steenkamp doppelgänger girlfriend, Rita Greyling, in a millionaire’s mansion—12 years after he shot Ms. Steenkamp to death.
According to the Daily Mail, Greyling is a frequent visitor to the lavish mansion where Pistorius now resides. The 35-year-old business management consultant lives just a stone’s throw away, making their secret rendezvous all the more convenient.
What makes this romance even more intriguing?
Greyling comes from serious money — her millionaire parents have been close friends with the Pistorius family for years. While the couple has been keeping things low-key, insiders spilled to MailOnline back in December that Pistorius is absolutely smitten. In fact, he’s reportedly already thinking about marriage — and even starting a family — with his new love.
Based on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Greyling appears to be a practicing Christian. She frequently shares spiritual posts, Bible verses, and motivational quotes about her faith.
Pistorius’ romance with Greyling isn’t exactly a secret — his family seems to be fully on board. His brother Carl follows her on Instagram, while his Uncle Leo, 62, keeps tabs on her father. Leo’s wife, Hermine, is even Facebook friends with Greyling, her brother Ghini, and another family member, Hella.
But while Pistorius’ inner circle appears to embrace the relationship, not everyone is celebrating. Reeva Steenkamp’s family has strongly condemned it.
Her mother, June, didn’t hold back, previously stating that she would be “concerned for the safety of any woman” who gets involved with him.
Reeva’s older sister Simone Cowburn reportedly said: “Is she nuts?”
Pistorius has long faced troubling accusations of being controlling and abusive toward women. Chilling text messages between him and Reeva revealed a deeply toxic relationship, filled with fear and tension.
His ex-girlfriend, Samantha Taylor, has spoken out about her own terrifying experiences, admitting that she once feared for her life. In one particularly disturbing incident, she was so afraid of his violent temper that she hid his gun —desperate to prevent what she feared could happen next.
The eerie resemblance between Rita Greyling and the late Reeva Steenkamp has not gone unnoticed. It’s almost unsettling—like a ghost from the past. To make things even more bizarre, their names are strikingly similar.
Daily Mail took things a step further, creating a side-by-side mash-up of Reeva and Rita. The result? Chilling. It’s hard to ignore just how alike they look—almost as if history is repeating itself.
Oscar Pistorius’ life after prison has been nothing short of controversial, as he continues to navigate a new chapter with his girlfriend, Rita Greyling. While some are still struggling to accept his past and its devastating consequences, others are left wondering what the future holds for the former Olympic star.
With a quiet life, personal growth, and new relationships, Pistorius is clearly seeking redemption, but whether he can fully escape his past remains to be seen.
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