Reeva Steenkamp funeral

7:28 pm, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Family and friends say goodbye to Reeva Steenkamp

A private funeral ceremony was held for Reeva Steenkamp on the same day as the prosecution set out its case against Oscar Pistorius.

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10:24 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Reeva Steenkamp's uncle makes emotional statement

Read: Reeva's uncle breaks down during family statement

Reeva's uncle breaks down during family statement

Reeva's uncle, Michael Steenkamp, broke down in tears when describing to reporters what a close-knit family she belonged to and how all of her relatives had been due to celebrate Christmas together.

He said that Reeva had spoken about her desire to become an activist fighting abuse against women in the months before her death.

10:03 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Brother: Reeva Steenkamp has left a space in our hearts

Reeva Steenkamp's brother Adam Credit: Reuters

Reeva Steenkamp's relatives are giving an emotional statement outside the crematorium where her funeral was held today.

Her brother, Adam, said there is a "space missing inside all the people she knew".

He said the funeral had been sad, but that "at certain points we were smiling remembering Reeva".

Watch: Reeva Steenkamp's family remembers her 'goodness'

9:35 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Reeva's close friend Francois Hougaard arrives at funeral

The South African professional rugby player Francois Hougaard has arrived at the funeral of his close friend Reeva Steenkamp.

According to local media reports, messages sent by Hougaard to Steenkamp are forming part of the investigation into her death.

Rugby player Francois Hougaard arrives at a memorial service for model Reeva Steenkamp Credit: REUTERS/Rogan Ward

8:35 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Reeva Steenkamp's father arrives at funeral

A man appearing to be Reeva Steenkamp's father, Barry, has arrived at the funeral in Port Elizabeth.

Friends and relatives arrive at the funeral Credit: Reuters

A man appearing to be Barry Styeenkamp is escorted into the crematorium Credit: Reuters

Read: Reeva Steenkamp's father: No hatred towards Pistorius

Reeva Steenkamp's casket arrives at funeral

Pallbearers carry the casket into the crematorium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Credit: Reuters

Read: Family to hold private funeral for Reeva Steenkamp

8:08 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Police guard entrance to Reeva Steenkamp funeral

A local news outlet has tweeted a photograph of police guarding the entrance to the Victoria Park Crematorium in Port Elizabeth where Reeva Steenkamp's funeral is being held.

Friends and relatives have begun arriving for the private ceremony.

#Reeva Two police officers monitoring the entrance to the crematorium.RE http://t.co/PlYxAe6E

From @ewnreporter on Twitter: ( 7:55 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013)

3:53 am, Tue 19 Feb 2013

Reeva Steenkamp's family remembers her 'goodness'

As Reeva Steenkamp's family begin to gather in Port Elizabeth ahead of her memorial service today, her brother spoke fondly of his sister's "goodness". Adam Steenkamp said the family was taking things "one day at a time".