Athlete 's trial , which began March 3 , will now run until May 6 . Pistorius shot his girlfriend to death ; the question in court is whether it was intentional . Last week the 27-year - old said he would sell his car to cover legal costs . Judge Thokozile Masipa will decide the verdict ; South Africa does not have jury trials .
Athlete 's trial , which began March 3 , will now run until May 16 . Pistorius shot his girlfriend to death ; the question in court is whether it was intentional . Last week the 27-year-old said he would sell his home to fund legal costs . Judge Thokozile Masipa will decide the verdict ; South Africa does not have jury trials .