Oscar Pistorius is to be released from prison and placed under house arrest, according to reports.

A little over one year ago Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison for culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkam, in September 2014.

Pistorius told the court he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder in his home, and shot at her through a closed door in the bathroom.

Ms Steenkmap died when Pistorisu shot her four times with a 9mm pistol.