Producers are to broadcast a reality TV show featuring the dead girlfriend of athlete Oscar Pistorius later today, saying they have the backing of her family.
Tropika Island of Treasure, showing Reeva Steenkamp on location in Jamaica, will be broadcast despite her shocking death on St Valentine's Day.
Executive producer Samantha Moon said the model's family wanted it to be shown as a tribute to the 29-year-old, who was shot dead at Pistorius's home.
The athlete known as the blade runner because of his prosthetics is in custody facing charges of premeditated murder over the shooting.
Pistorius broke down in court at the mention of premeditated murder Ms Moon said the family "wants it on. This is how they want to remember her. This is what she would have wanted."
Miss Steenkamp's cousin, Sharon Steenkamp, said the family had not been consulted about the show but were not against it being aired.
Reeva "was proud of being in the show", she said. "Her last words to us personally was that she wants us to watch it."
Production company Stimulii said: "We are absolutely devastated at the tragic loss of Reeva Steenkamp, our friend and beloved member of the Tropika Island of Treasure 5 family.
Pistorius (right) after his arrest on Thursday "Reeva was a wonderful human being and an extremely talented and intelligent woman. Her kind and loving spirit was evident to all who knew her and her zest for life will be truly missed.
"We are blessed and privileged to have known her. Words cannot express how saddened we are by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Reeva's family and friends."
The show is expected to show the 29-year-old smiling and laughing with other contestants and being interviewed by the presenters.
Tropika Island of Treasure sees celebrities paired with contestants and put through a series of challenges as they compete for a cash prize.
National broadcaster SABC said the programme would act as a tribute to Miss Steenkamp.
Spokesman Kaizer Kganyago said: "Definitely the SABC is going ahead with the airing of the programme today and we have indicated we will put messages of condolence on the programme."
Ms Steenkamp, who had been going out with Pistorius since November, was shot four times at his house in a heavily-guarded complex in Pretoria on Thursday.
Local media have reported that she was shot through a bathroom door. A 9mm pistol was found at the scene.
Reeva Steenkamp, 29, with Pistorius last November The runner, who made history by competing in both the Olympics and Paralympics last year, sobbed through his first court appearance on Friday.
He is being held in a police cell ahead of a new hearing on February 19th, when prosecutors are set to oppose any request for bail.
The chief magistrate delayed the bail hearing until next week at the request of the defence who asked for more time.
A statement issued by Pistorius' family and management following the initial hearing said: "The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms."
It thanked people for their messages of support but stressed that their sympathy should be focused on the Steenkamp family.
"Our thoughts and prayers today should be for Reeva and her family - regardless of the circumstances of this terrible, terrible tragedy," the statement said.
Premeditated murder carries a mandatory life sentence in South Africa. If found guilty, Pistorius would not be eligible for parole for 25 years.
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