The parents of Reeva Steenkamp, June and Barry Steenkamp, have spoken out about the loss of their daughter as the trial of Oscar Pistorius continues.
June, who has been to every court sitting, told
HELLO! magazine that she has forgiven the Paralympian: “I don’t hate Oscar. I’ve forgiven him. I have to – that’s my religion.
“But I am determined to face him and reclaim 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”.
She added: “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”.
Reeva’s father Barry, who suffered a stroke earlier this year, revealed that he wishes he’d done something about his daughter’s three-month relationship with the athlete.
“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”.
