Reeva Steenkamp’s mother ‘forgives’ Oscar Pistorius: “All we want is the truth”

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother June has told a UK magazine that she ‘doesn’t hate’ Oscar Pistorius for murdering her daughter.

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As her daughter’s murder trial continues, June said: “I feel her presence and talk to her all the time. She'll only rest in peace when this is over. I trust that God will prevail and justice will be done. All we want is the truth.”

"I don't hate Oscar… I've forgiven him. I have to - that's my religion. But I am determined to face him and re-claim my daughter. It's important for him to know that I'm there, that Reeva's mother who gave birth to her and loved her, is there for her.”

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Reeva’s father Barry said: “If I'd known what I know now, I would have attempted to stop the relationship. Reeva wouldn't have liked me for attempting to interfere, but as it turned out she would have thanked me in the end.”

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