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Day 4: Pistorius trial begins

Charl Johnson took the stand for cross-examination. Barry Roux, for Pistorius, questioned him about the similarities between his testimony and that of his wife, Michelle Burger.

Burger was the first witness to testify on Monday.

Roux tackled Johnson about quoting from his wife’s testimony.

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Earlier, Pistorius was seen bowing his head after taking his seat in the dock. His brother Carl and sister Aimee were also in court.

Carl was seen briefly holding Pistorius’s hand and straightening his suit before proceedings began.

Three women, clad in ANC Womens’ League attire, were sitting next to the Steenkamp family.

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Pistorius, 27, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14 last year.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder, and to contraventions under the Firearms Control Act.

Sapa

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