house. mr pistorius must adhere to parole conditions for five yea rs. reeva s mother, june steenkamp, said the conditions send a clear message that south africa takes gender based violence seriously. earlier, i spoke tojohn carlin, author of a book about pistorius. thank you forjoining us. 0scar pistorius released on parole after 8 1/2 years of this 15 year murder sentence. what was your reaction? does the release, a surprise? not at all. strictly release, a surprise? not at all. strictly speaking - all. strictly speaking following the latter of the south african law, he might ve been released about a year ago. latter. there was pressure from reeva steenkamp s parents and political pressure, but it wasn t surprise at all. == wasn t surprise at all. letter- wasn t surprise at all. letter. the wasn t surprise at all. letter. the family - wasn t surprise at all. letter. the family of - wasn t surprise at all. letter. the family of reeva steenkamp didn t oppose his bid