Media Tenor CEO Wadim Schreiner says the manner in which the case had been reported on across the globe so far was fair with both the defence and prosecution’s argument being reported on. “So far, they [international media] appreciate the legal process.”
Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February. Pistorius has been making a formal bail application in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court since Tuesday.
The matter has attracted international media attention with journalists and news teams being sent to cover the case.
He also referred to the Dewani case that made international headlines for more than two years. “At this point, there is no doubt that the most important thing is the judicial process, as we are yet to deal with Dewani,” Schreiner said.
Shrien Dewani of the United Kingdom is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife Anni while they were on honeymoon in South Africa in November 2010.
Although he has denied the allegations, efforts are being made to have him extradited to South Africa to stand trial.
In December last year Chief Magistrate Howard Riddle said Dewani, whose extradition was halted in March over mental health concerns, would face a five-day hearing from 1 July if he was fit to stand trial.
The outcome of Pistorius’s bail application was expected to be heard after lunch on Friday.