Oscar Pistorius 'mansion arrest': What can athlete expect when he leaves prison?

Although the exact timing of Oscar Pistorius' release from prison is currently unclear following a delay to his parole, the Paralympian is currently poised to leave long before the end of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

If an appeal filed on Monday - seeking to see his manslaughter conviction upgraded to murder - fails, Pistorius is set to see out the remainder of the term under "correctional supervision", a type of house arrest.

This is in keeping with sentencing guidelines in South Africa, which dictate that non-dangerous prisoners should spend only a sixth of their custodial sentence in prison.

Where will he serve it?

Pistorius is expected to served this sentence at his uncle's manor in Waterkloof, a suburb of Pretoria - a grand home with more than a dozen bedrooms, a private gym, outdoor pool and landscaped gardens.

Christopher, a 31-year-old security guard who works on the same road but lives in a rundown suburb of Johannesburg, told the Reuters news agency he believed the punishment was "more like mansion arrest".

Will he be allowed to leave?

It is believed that Pistorius will wear an electronic tracking tag, but will be allowed to leave the property for work, community service or important family events.

Can he compete again?

It is believed that the athlete will be allowed to train during his time at the home, though the International Paralympic Committee has previously said that he would be barred from competition for the full five years of his sentence unless it was reduced upon appeal.

That would appear to rule out the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, and experts say Pistorius is unlikely to compete at the highest level again, due to his age and lack of intensive training.

What if the appeal succeeds?

If prosecutors' appeal does succeed and Pistorius is convicted of murder, he could face a prison sentence of at least 15 years. The appeal hearing is set to start in November.