Oscar Pistorius, one of the best-known names in Paralympic athletics, is reportedly in a completely different phase of life after leaving prison. Far from the track and far from the attention that followed him for years, the former South African athlete is said to now be working in a completely different field while keeping a low profile in Pretoria.
From global fame to a life away from the public eye
Pistorius was released on parole in 2024 and, according to reports, has since chosen a quiet life, with no public appearances and no contact with the world of sport that made him a global figure.
He was once known as the “Blade Runner” and was the first double-amputee athlete to compete in the Olympic Games, while at the Paralympic Games he won six gold medals. But after his conviction for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, his public career came to an end.
Reports of a new job
British media report that the former sprinter has found work as an audio engineer at a company specializing in the field.
If these reports are accurate, it would mark a sharp turn away from his former sporting career, which has been over for years following his criminal conviction and departure from professional competition.
Living in Waterkloof, near the scene of the 2013 incident
He is currently reported to be living in Waterkloof, an area of Pretoria also linked to the shocking 2013 incident, when Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead through a locked bathroom door.
According to reports, Pistorius is staying at the residence of his uncle Arnold. It is also said that he lives with his dogs and with his partner, Rita Greyling, with whom he has been in a relationship since last year.
An almost invisible figure in the community
Media reports say he has become almost invisible in the area where he lives. Residents quoted by foreign media describe him as a presence that avoids contact and attention.
He remains under certain parole conditions that restrict his movements. According to those reports, he spends most of his time in South Africa, away from media exposure.
Pistorius’s fall from sporting icon to isolated figure remains one of the starkest turns in world sport in recent years.
Beyond the reports about work and private life, the shadow of the crime that destroyed his career continues to remain at the center of his public story.