Who is Oscar Pistorius’ reported new love, Rita Greyling? The Paralympian is out on parole, 11 years after shooting his ex Reeva Steenkamp – now he’s dating a business consultant and family friend
Greyling is part of the Pistorius family’s inner circle and appears to have been quietly dating Pistorius for months – she also looks very similar to Pistorius’ ex, who he was convicted of shooting
South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted for shooting and killing his then girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his Pretoria home 11 years ago, appears to have a new love in his life.
The man known as the “Blade Runner” for the prosthetics he used to compete was initially charged for culpable homicide, but was later found guilty of murder and sentenced to jail. The convicted killer was released on parole on January 5 and South African newspaper Netwerk24 reports that he’s now dating a woman who looks eerily similar to his late ex – and even has a similar first name.
The lady in question is 33-year-old Rita Greyling, a friend of the Pistorius family. An insider also claims the convict is volunteering at a Dutch Reform Church – for lack of better work opportunities – according to The Sun, and lives in a guarded cottage on his rich uncle’s £2 million (US$2.5 million) property in Pretoria. The source adds that he is attempting to “rebuild his life in a low-key way” and “reintegrate into society”.
Steenkamp’s mother, June Steenkamp, 78, also spoke to The Sun, but to warn Pistorius’ new girlfriend about him. “I don’t understand how she doesn’t see a red flag about him, because he has not lost his temper problem,” June told the news outlet on Sunday.
“He was supposed to be under anger management when he was in jail, and at one stage I stopped him coming out because I was annoyed that he wasn’t having treatment,” she added. June has blocked Pistorius’ parole attempts twice, but appears to have failed this time.
So, who is Rita Greyling, who’s apparently in love with a criminal but is keeping things hush-hush?
What does Rita Greyling do for work?
Hailing from the South African town of Wakkerstroom, Rita Greyling is reportedly a business management consultant. According to her presumed LinkedIn account, she graduated from University of Pretoria with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. She currently works at business consulting firm Inlumi and is dedicated to philanthropic causes like animal welfare and economic empowerment. She’s previously worked at companies like Nissan and Ernst & Young.