Nel: "So people would want to listen to Mr #Pistorius still, after he's killed someone?" Van Zyl: I still receive invitations.

I think Nel psychically was tuning into me cos he just used the word semantically minutes after I used it about him  

Why do you blame the state? asks Nel. Van Zyl was likely blaming Nel himself for his aggressive cross-examination of #OscarPistorius.

Nel has some sensible points to make - but is there a whiff of sour grapes in the courtroom again today? #OscarPistorius

did you click on the link of the picture of OP and the trauma women Pengy...if that's not crossing boundaries I don't know what is. It won't let me save the picture so I couldn't put it in the thread. 

If he never did anything of a charitable nature, outwith that which was required by his sponsors, then his charity work is hardly praiseworthy.

Nel questions Van Zyl about a statement that he made: that platform OP had was taken from him by state and media @eNCAnews #OscarTrial

I clicked on it, Dame and agree with you about crossing boundaries.

which is the point Nel is trying to make but I fear it's not coming across well due to his aggressive questioning 

#OscarTrial In 15 mins, Nel has flipped the sweet saintly charity-working image of y'day into self-serving, career-focussed money-driven man

You used it first, so he copied you.

Another hot day here in Pretoria, and a very ugly pile-up on a nearby motorway this morning.

3 confirmed dead and up to 40 injured - lorry ploughed into several cars 

Van Zyl being asked about an honorary doctorate OP got from the University of Strathclyde #OscarPistorius MV

I must admit, I find Nel's style of questioning to be aggressive and condescending. He would get right on my wick!

yes I saw that on eNCA 

I know Nel gives most Defence witnesses a hard time, but it seems to me he has a special dislike for Mr Van Zyl.

My link keeps buffering.

It is coming across that way.

Nel suggests #OscarPistorius received honorary doctorate for his sports achievements, not his voluntary/charity work.

#OscarTrial Van Zyl is clearing his throat and sniffing repeatedly. Seems to be a stress reaction to Nel's persistent questions

I just heard him sniff.

I just think Nel is pissed off with the witnesses..the probation guy yesterday hadn't even read the judgement before he decided OP should do three years house arrest. 

I know Nel gives most Defence witnesses a hard time, but it seems to me he has a special dislike for Mr Van Zyl. #OscarTrial #BarryRoux

I think this Barry Roux account on twitter is David Dadiac which explains why this one doesn't interact much with tweet peeps 

*clang*  <----- that's the sound of the penny dropping 

That was unbelievable.

Roux's objection is justified. Nel is being very selective in what he is reading out.

I tweeted that OP picture dame and it's being retweeted lots 

but it's also up to Roux to bring it to the fore if he cross-examines 

I need to go feed the dog and get dressed before hubby gets back from getting his flu jab. I won't be able to post but I'll still be listening. 

Nel has usefully reminded the court that celebrity/charity/business is a quid pro quo relationship. But not sure he's done more than that.

ok Yogi 

back in a mo Pengy...gonna make a coffee 

bye Yogz 

#OscarTrial Pistorius just handed an A4 page with notes to Webber. He’s following the evidence closely. BB

#OscarTrial Not sure why Nel brought up that at same charity event, David Beckham also involv. Maybe hinting OP benefited from link?

I'm bored of this bloke now - 10 seconds to un-find you on google does not appear to be an option 

Nel again tries to stress that nothing special about Oscar Pistorius charity work, common for high profile sportsmen to do so @eNCAnews

Nel moves onto the Oakley initiative. Van Zyl says it was one of a few initiative. They got sports stars to design eyewear. #OscarTrial