Oscar Pistorius has arrived at court for the first day of his murder trial, a year after he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Wearing a dark suit and tie, the athlete was surrounded by photographers and journalists as he made his way through the court lobby.
Ms Steenkamp was shot dead at Pistorius' home in February 2013 The hearing was due to begin at 8am UK time, but has been delayed.
There was disruption in court as a woman known only as Anna Marie, who has attempted to intervene in previous hearings, turned up at court and was surrounded and asked to leave.
Ms Steenkamp was shot by Pistorius at his home in Pretoria Sky's Alex Crawford, who is in court, said the woman told reporters she knew Pistorius' mother, and wanted to see the judge.
She also claims to be the ex-wife of the surgeon who amputated Pistorius' legs as a baby.
June Steenkamp is in court for the first time In a landmark ruling, large parts of the case will be broadcast live by three remote-controlled cameras in court, but testimony given by Pistorius can not be shown.
The South African judge who made the decision said he had weighed up arguments for a fair trial from the Pistorius camp with principles of open justice and freedom of expression.
The High Court in Pretoria where the trial is taking place The trial, which will hear from more than 100 witnesses, is scheduled to run for three weeks but could go on for longer.
The South African legal system does not have trials by a jury, so a judge will preside over proceedings and ultimately pronounce Pistorius innocent or guilty.
The 27-year-old double amputee faces charges of murder, illegal possession of ammunition and two additional counts relating to shooting a gun in public in two separate incidents before shooting Ms Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria.
Ms Steenkamp's mother June is in court for the first time. She says she wants to look Pistorius in the eyes during the trial.
He stands accused of fatally shooting the 29-year-old model and reality TV star four times through a toilet door intentionally following a jealous row and then lying extensively about it.
Pistorius acknowledges he killed Ms Steenkamp but denies murder and says he shot her after mistaking her for an intruder.
Pistorius says he was terrified at the mistaken belief that there was a dangerous intruder in his home about to hurt him and the woman he loved dearly - but he had to intervene.
If found guilty of premeditated murder, the Paralympic and Olympic athlete could be jailed for at least 25 years.
More follows...
:: Sky News' live coverage of the trial is under way, and a special highlights programme will be broadcast every weekday at 9.30pm.
:: Watch Sky News live on television, on Sky channel 501, Virgin Media channel 602, Freeview channel 82 and Freesat channel 202.
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