Oscar Pistorius MAKES bail: Bailed Blade Runner heads to relatives' home as it emerges murder trial may be a year away and coach wants him training on MONDAY But it could be a year or longer before his high-profile trial takes place Paralympic superstar may start training again on Monday Mr Nair strongly criticised Detective Hilton Botha's testimony Pistorius driven out of court with his family to undisclosed location Bail fixed at one million rand (£73,822) including 100,000 (£7,382) in cash By Jill Reilly and Anthony Bond Stony-faced and emotionless, Oscar Pistorius looks deep in thought as he headed to a relatives' home this evening. The Paralympic superstar is pictured next to his devoted sister after leaving the courthouse where he was released on bail. It follows a ruling by a magistrate that he should not be locked up until his trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. However, it emerged this evening that Pistorius may have to wait more than a year before his trial into Miss Steenkamp's death takes place because of the creaking justice system in South Africa. It also emerged that Pistorius may start training again on Monday. The South African's long-term mentor, Ampie Louw, said he was ready to resume training to get Pistorius" "mind, sort of, clear" although the double amputee will not compete. "The sooner he can start with a bit of work, the better," added Louw. We can start training Monday' he added. After an agonising hearing which lasted nearly two hours, Demond Nair concluded that the Paralympic superstar was not a flight risk and was unlikely to commit any further acts of violence if he was released from custody. Bailed: Oscar Pistorius being driven away from court with his sister Aimee. He was released on bail after a magistrate ruled that he should not be locked up until his trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp Released: Oscar Pistorius is pictured through a car window as he leaves court. After an agonising hearing which lasted nearly two hours, Demond Nair concluded that the Paralympic superstar was not a flight risk Relief: Pistorius, silhouetted in front vehicle, is pictured arriving at a relative's home this evening Pistorius's bail was set at one million rand (£73,822) including 100,000 RND (7,382) in cash. Conditions of his release include that he surrenders his passports and travel documents, does not visit his house where the model died and does not use any prohibited substances. He is also banned from drinking alcohol. He was eventually driven from court at 3.45pm GMT without making any comment. However, his uncle Arnold released a short statement on behalf of the family saying 'We are relieved of the fact that Oscar got bail today. But at the same time we are in mourning for the death of Reeva with her family. 'As the family, we know Oscar's version of what happened that tragic night and we know that that is the truth and that will prevail in the coming court case.' Pistorius, is charged with one count of premeditated murder over the February 14 killing of the FHM cover girl. Mr Nair said Pistorius' affidavit, in which he gave his version of the events of the shooting in a sworn statement, had helped his application for bail in Pretoria Magistrate's Court. I come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail. Work: Oscar Pistorius' coach Ampie Louw, right, said the athlete could start training again on Monday. Magistrate Desmond Nair , left, spoke today following four days of drama at Pretoria Magistrate's Court Kim Myers, a friend of Miss Steenkamp - whose own family were not in court today - told Sky News: 'This is a bail application, not a trial, and we hope and pray that justice will prevail. 'It's still a very sad time for us and we need to remember that somebody did lose their life, and our hearts, thoughts and prayers just go out to the Steenkamp family. 'We're still very sad. She was an amazing person. Kenny Kunene, a friend of the athlete, told Sky News that Pistorius had not been given any special treatment, and said the case had taken a toll on Pistorius and his family. 'It has obviously taken a serious toll because they stopped doing everything and they focused on this particular bail application, they have been here every day,' he said. Obviously he will have to focus on the case and I think the conditions bind him. They give him time and space to focus on this case, particularly with support from the family. Jubilant: His family looked delighted that he was released, although this is only the first stage in a legal battle Relief: Arnold Pistorius, uncle of Oscar Pistorius, addresses members of the media saying 'We are relieved of the fact that Oscar got bail today' Tense times: Oscar Pistorius' father Henke Pistorius, right, with his children Carl, centre, and Aimee, left, watch as the athlete walks in earlier today Speaking outside court, Medupe Simasiku, from South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), told reporters: 'The bail application does not mean that this person is acquitted.' He said that when the court meets again on June 4, they will have a better idea of when a trial can be held. During the lengthy hearing, Pistorius looked distraught as Mr Nair summed up the evidence the court has heard including the Paralympian's own account of what happened when he opened fire. And that Det Botha's perception of distance was 'astounding' when he discussed how near witnesses were to Pistorius' home. Animated: Oscar Pistorius' lawyer Barry Roux, centre, gestures during his client's bail application Replacement: Today Lieutenant-General Vineshkumar Moonoo, left, the police detective who will take over the Oscar Pistorius case from Detective Hilton Botha appeared at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria Pistorius' coach, Ampie Louw, says he's considering putting Pistorius back in training to 'get his mind kind of clear.' Speaking outside Pretoria Magistrates' Court, Pistorius' coach Ampie Louw said the athlete was heartbroken by his girlfriend's death, telling reporters: 'For me, it's tough to see that. You cannot reach out, sit next to him and say sorry man, this is a terrible accident... He said if Pistorius was granted bail, his training would resume, although he will not compete. Yesterday sports giant Nike confirmed it had suspended its contract with the runner. 'I think that (training) will be a very good thing to do, I think just to get his mind clear,' Mr Louw added. The sooner he can start with a bit of work, the better. But Mr Nair said he had found it difficult to comprehend why Pistorius had opened fire in the way he did. He questioned why Pistorius did not try to locate his girlfriend on fearing an burglar was in the house, why he did not try to determine who was in the toilet and why he would venture into the bathroom area where he thought there was a 'danger.' But defence lawyer Barry Roux mocked Mr Nel's argument that Pistorius is a flight risk saying that every time he goes through airport security it causes a commotion. He said it would be difficult for Pistorius to flee as he would struggle with his prosthetic legs, which cannot go unnoticed through airport security, need maintenance and adjustment on a monthly basis, and his own legs need regular medical treatment. The gun was pictured in 2010 during a magazine photoshoot at the Blade Runner's Pretoria home. It is not known if it is the gun Pistorius used to kill the 29-year-old model, bu firearms expert David W Dyson said yesterday that it looked like a semi-automatic 9mm Taurus parabellum, the type recovered from the scene. In his affidavit presented to his bail hearing Pistorius, said: "I've received death threats. VIDEO Pistorius's family cry tears of joy as Paralympian granted bail Relief: Supporters of Oscar Pistorius celebrate outside the Pretoria Magistrates court