Oscar pistorius sells home to fund trial

Oscar Pistorious is selling his home to fund his ongoing murder trial.

The Paralypian is accused of shooting Reeva Steenkamp in his Pretoria home. The sprinter's lawyer has said that the "unexpected" extension of the trial past the original three-week period has left Pistorious with not enough money to cover the costs of his defence.

Pistorius's lawyer Brian Webber told the press: "Due to the delay in finalising the trial, the decision to urgently dispose of his single biggest asset has had to be made."

"With the trial now already into its third week and as the prosecution is still leading evidence, it is clear that the legal process will last significantly longer than originally indicated by the state."