Speaking publicly for the first time since his trial got under way amid intense worldwide interest, the Paralympian, asked by the Guardian to reflect on the state's case, paused and replied softly: "We've got a lot of stuff ahead of us."
Oscar Pistorius has said he is going through 'a tough time" in a rare comment after the prosecution closed its murder case against him on Tuesday.
Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his luxury home in Pretoria, South Africa, on Valentine's day last year. He insists that it was an accident after he mistook her for an intruder.
Pistorius's lawyer, Brian Webber, said the athlete would "likely" take the stand at the start of the defence's case. The athlete is selling his Pretoria mansion to cover the legal costs of the trial.
The defence then requested an adjournment but it remains uncertain whether the 27-year-old will be first to testify when the trial resumes on Friday. Asked by journalists whether he was prepared, a tired-looking Pistorius replied: "It's a tough time."
Legal experts say it is not compulsory for the accused to testify first, but generally preferable as a show of confidence and to ensure he is not contradicted. Among Pistorius's defence team, Barry Roux declined to comment and Brian Webber said it was "likely" he would be called on Friday, but Kenny Oldwadge said: "We'll see about that."
Yesterday, his defence counsel, Barry Roux, sought to show the couple were in a loving relationship, noting they often exchanged compliments, messages of affection and said they missed each other.
The trial began in dramatic fashion, with a neighbour of Oscar Pistorius describing how she heard a woman's “bloodcurdling” screams, then a “bang, bang, bang, bang” on the night his girlfriend was shot dead.
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