Oscar Pistorius trial: Key legal players

The judge in the trial of Oscar Pistorius is expected to deliver her verdict on Thursday.

The South African track star is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013.

Mr Pistorius says he mistook her for an intruder.

The stop-start trial has lasted more than six months and included many moments of drama.

Karin Giannone looks at some of the key players in the legal battle.