'It's very unfair to want to talk to the world': Reeva's cousin

'It's very unfair to want to talk to the world': Reeva's cousin

On day three of the pre-sentencing arguments in the North Gauteng High Court, Reeva Steenkamp's cousin Kim Martin has taken the witness stand. 

Oscar Pistorius' re-sentencing
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Martin, who testified before the trial court in aggravation of sentence in October 2014, says it has been a difficult three years for the family.


Prosecutor Gerrie Nel asked Martin how she felt about Pistorius giving a TV interview that will be broadcast later this month.



Also read: Pistorius re-sentencing continues in Pretoria

 


"I'm not happy about that at all - I just think it's very unfair to want to talk to the world about your version when you had the opportunity in court to do so. It's hurtful. I don't understand why - I can't understand why," she said.



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