Oscar Pistorius is deeply infatuated with his new girlfriend, Rita Greyling, despite the striking resemblance she bears to his deceased ex-partner, Reeva Steenkamp, whom he fatally shot. The former Paralympian, now a convicted murderer, was recently seen at a popular all-pink cafe in an upscale South African neighborhood, where he and Rita were observed holding hands and enjoying a meal together.
Rita, a 33-year-old management consultant with blonde hair and similar facial features to Reeva, also has a background in modeling, adding to the eerie similarities between the two women in Pistorius’s life. Reports of their relationship surfaced not long after Pistorius was released on parole in January 2024, following his nine-year prison sentence for the murder that made international headlines.
Witnesses at the Goddess Cafe in Johannesburg noted the couple’s affectionate behavior, with Pistorius appearing enamored with Rita. Despite his troubled past, Pistorius has expressed a desire to move on from his criminal history, settle down, and start a family. Rita, believed to be a long-time family friend of Pistorius, has kept their romance discreet.
Since his release, Pistorius has resided in his uncle’s lavish home in Pretoria, while also showing signs of resuming his athletic pursuits, such as participating in an Ironman triathlon. Although he aims to rebuild his life quietly and avoid public attention, rumors of his dating life have circulated for several months among close acquaintances.
Pistorius’s sentence will conclude in 2029, subjecting him to lifelong conditions outside of prison, including mandatory therapy sessions. Despite facing challenges in securing employment due to his past, Pistorius has reportedly volunteered at a nearby church. Meanwhile, Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, June Steenkamp, is battling critical illness in the hospital, raising concerns among her friends about her failing memory and recognition abilities.