Welcome to live coverage of day 16 of the trial of Oscar Pistorius for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Today the defence will open its case, and Pistorius is expected to be the first witness to give evidence, although this hasn't yet been confirmed. Here is a quick recap of the latest developments:
• On Tuesday the state concluded its case. Prosecutors will not set out their final argument until the end of the trial, but their case has focused on evidence from text and WhatsApp exchanges showing Pistorius and Steenkamp argued and testimony that several neighbours heard terrified screams and gunshots. They have sought to portray the athlete as fanatical about guns and reckless in using them.
• The defence asked for a two-day adjournment to prepare its witnesses. Usually the accused would be the first to testify in his own defence but Pistorius's defence team has remained cautious: Brian Webber said it was "likely" he would be called on Friday, but Kenny Oldwadge said: "We'll see about that."
• The defence is also expected to call Hilton Botha, the original investigating officer who was removed from the case after it emerged he was facing attempted murder charges. Pistorius' defence team has previously alleged that he contaminated the scene of the shooting.
You can read about Tuesday's court hearing as it happened in our previous live blog here.
Our reporter David Smith is once again in court and you can read all his tweets here.
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• On Tuesday the state concluded its case. Prosecutors will not set out their final argument until the end of the trial, but their case has focused on evidence from text and WhatsApp exchanges showing Pistorius and Steenkamp argued and testimony that several neighbours heard terrified screams and gunshots. They have sought to portray the athlete as fanatical about guns and reckless in using them.
• The defence asked for a two-day adjournment to prepare its witnesses. Usually the accused would be the first to testify in his own defence but Pistorius's defence team has remained cautious: Brian Webber said it was "likely" he would be called on Friday, but Kenny Oldwadge said: "We'll see about that."
• The defence is also expected to call Hilton Botha, the original investigating officer who was removed from the case after it emerged he was facing attempted murder charges. Pistorius' defence team has previously alleged that he contaminated the scene of the shooting.
You can read about Tuesday's court hearing as it happened in our previous live blog here.
Our reporter David Smith is once again in court and you can read all his tweets here.
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