Oscar Pistorius case: Reeva Steenkamp TV show defended

A South African TV channel has defended its decision to air a reality show featuring Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend of athlete Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of her murder.

The producer of the SABC show, Samantha Moon, told the BBC the decision was taken after consulting the family.

Tropika Island of Treasure was broadcast on Saturday evening.

Meanwhile, Mr Pistorius's uncle said on Saturday that the athlete was "numb with shock, as well as grief".

Tropika Island of Treasure was made on location in Jamaica, with several personalities competing for a one million rand ($113,500) prize.

At the start of the programme, Ms Steenkamp, 29, was seen talking about her appearance on it, shortly before she left Jamaica to return home: "The way that you go out and make your exit is so important. You have either made an impact in a positive way or a negative way."

Ms Moon said the decision to air the programme had nothing to do with ratings.

Mr Pistorius is in police custody ahead of a bail hearing on Tuesday.

Ms Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, was shot dead inside the Pretoria home of Mr Pistorius in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The pair had been together since November.

A memorial service for Reeva Steenkamp will be held in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, SABC has reported.