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Controversy Arises as Khune Appears to Endorse ‘Joke’ about Oscar Pistorius

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3 months ago

February 15, 2024

The former goalkeeper for Bafana Bafana, Itumeleng Khune, has become the target of criticism on Instagram. The South African reports that the issue surrounds Khune liking a crude Oscar Pistorius joke about Reeva Steenkamp’s last moments. The former Paralympian was released on parole last month after serving half his sentence.

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The tragedy occurred 11 years ago. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he shot her in his Pretoria home. The incident still resonates with social media. There have been jokes and memes about Pistorius since it happened.

Khune’s endorsement of one such joke drew criticism from many who found it insensitive. Pistorius has maintained a low profile since his parole, so the debate over the appropriateness of jokes about his case continues.

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