![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31525102.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Oscar-Pistorius-File-Photo.jpg\")
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article29210340.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Reeva-Steenkamp-Oscar-Pistorius.jpg\")
<\/p>\nOscar Pistorius is already facing "revenge" death threats after it was announced he's being released from prison.<\/p>\n
On 24 November, a private parole board hearing at Atteridgevale prison in Pretoria set his release for 5 January 2024, over a decade after he was sent behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.<\/p>\n
And, according to reports, former Olympic runner Pistorius is hoping to become a preacher after he leaves prison. However, Johannesburg police recently received information that the city\u2019s underworld want revenge for Reeva's murder.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Oscar Pistorius to be freed from prison after nine years inside as he wins parole case<\/b><\/p>\n
READ MORE: Oscar Pistorius' life in prison \u2013 gang beatings, bushy beard look, meeting with Reeva's dad<\/b><\/p>\n
A statement from police read: "We have received information that there are people who say he deserved to pay for killing a young woman. South Africa cannot afford to have any more violence connected to Pistorius and police will work very hard to ensure his safety."<\/p>\n
Pistorius has been paranoid about potential assassins, and when on bail he refused to go near windows out of fear for his life. The South African would also eat beans straight from a can in prison to make sure his food wasn't poisoned.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The disgraced Olympian is now hoping to dedicate his life to God when he's freed early next year. While in prison, Pistorius became a spiritual guide for his fellow inmates, and he encouraged them to pick up the bible and worship Jesus. <\/p>\n
His family have high hopes for his new lifestyle, and they'll support him when leaving prison. Pistorius will reside in his uncle's \u00a310m mansion, according to Sky News.<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31525192.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_The-Pretoria-mansion-where-Oscar-Pistori.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article31393559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_PS081123dailystarchat.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!<\/p>\n
Through the app, we'll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course. <\/p>\n
To join our community, all you have to do to join is click on this link<\/b>, select 'Join Chat' and you're in!<\/p>\n
No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. <\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO JOIN<\/b><\/p>\n
Pistorius shot dead model Reeva, 29, with four bullets fired through the locked door of the bathroom in their South African mansion on Valentine\u2019s Day 2013. He was then sentenced to 13 years behind bars in 2016.<\/p>\n