15 years in prison but, given Pistorius's lack of previous convictions, he could avoid a custodial sentence altogether, legal experts said.
"It could range from a suspended sentence to stiff jail sentence. It could even be the imposition of a fine or community service, or it could be ... house arrest," said Stephen Tuson, law professor at Johannesburg's University of Witwatersrand.
"If it were me, I would be going to jail," said Thabang Modise, a black 37-year-old fast food store manager.
"I must be cautious because you're not going to satisfy everyone. If she convicted him of premeditated murder then there would be many, many people up in arms," Booth added.