Timothy Oates

Education: B-Tech Honours in Sports Management, Tshwane University of Technology (2004-2008), Project Management, University of Stellenbosch Business School (2011), Stakeholder Management, the University of Pretoria (2012), Advance Digital Reporting curriculum, Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Team Lead & Copyeditor, Sports Brief (2022-2024), Assistant Director, Sports and Recreation South Africa (2013-17), Liaison Officer, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (2009-2013)

Timothy Oates is Briefly News' Current Affairs Head of Department. He joined the Legit group in 2022. Timothy holds an Honours degree in Sports Management from the Tshwane University of Technology, awarded in 2008, and has completed courses in Project and Stakeholder Management at Stellenbosch and Pretoria Universities, respectively. He has over 15 years of experience in South African government, inter-governmental relations and has worked in online and broadcast media. E-mail: timothy.oates@briefly.co.za

86 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Midrand fire tragedy: sibling discovers victim under debris after ceiling collapses

Midrand fire tragedy: sibling discovers victim under debris after ceiling collap...

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More snow expected: Is South Africa prepared for further snow? As GIWSU slams unpreparedness

More snow expected: Is South Africa prepared for further snow? As GIWSU slams un...

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Kidnapped six-year-old girl seen in Cape Town after July abduction in JHB, Mzansi demands justice

Kidnapped six-year-old girl seen in Cape Town after July abduction in JHB, Mzans...

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3 Extortionists killed, 4 injured in Bothasig Cape Town shootout with police

3 Extortionists killed, 4 injured in Bothasig Cape Town shootout with police

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Fire videos: Urban Village, Midrand, residential complex destroyed by flames as woman dies

Fire videos: Urban Village, Midrand, residential complex destroyed by flames as...

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South African attempts taking R424 800 over fence to eSwatini, mzanzi roasts Ramphosa

South African attempts taking R424 800 over fence to eSwatini, mzanzi roasts Ram...

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Free State police officer killed in shootout as 3 suspects shot dead

Free State police officer killed in shootout as 3 suspects shot dead

Constable Mojalefa Borolo of the Free Stae, aged thirty, was killed while on duty and responding to a complaint in the Phahameng township area on 22 September 2024.

Nelspruit flying squad saves life after kidnapping and recovers stolen vehicle

Nelspruit flying squad saves life after kidnapping and recovers stolen vehicle

The SAPS in Mpumalanga worked together with a tracking company to rescue a man who was hijacked and kidnapped on the N4 highway and found in Kabokweni.

Stung: Man arrested for stealing 28 bee hives in North West, value R50,000

Stung: Man arrested for stealing 28 bee hives in North West, value R50,000

Gert Johannes Krieger Roos, a forty year old man was arrested for possession of 28 stolen bee hives in the North West province. The value of the hives is R55,000.

Naledi Pandor appointed chairperson of Nelson Mandela Foundation, Prof Ndebele retires

Naledi Pandor appointed chairperson of Nelson Mandela Foundation, Prof Ndebele retires

Dr Grace Naledi Pandor has been announced as the third chairperson of the world renowned Nelson Mandela Foundation since it's establishment in 1999.

Hawks arrest 14 Mpumalanga traffic officers for fraudulent driver’s and vehicle licences

Hawks arrest 14 Mpumalanga traffic officers for fraudulent driver’s and vehicle licences

11 Arrests have been made in Mpumalanga of suspects aged between 34 and 59 years of age for fraudulent activity involving drivers and vehicle licences.

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill into law, 2 clauses postponed

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill into law, 2 clauses postponed

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill was signed into law, but with a caveat that two clauses would be paused for discussion. SA found this amusing.

Police Minister Mchunu offers condolences after 7 family members murdered in Hlokozi, KZN

Police Minister Mchunu offers condolences after 7 family members murdered in Hlokozi, KZN

The Minister of Police in South Africa, Mr. Senzo Mchunu has sent his condolences after seven people in the same family were murdered in Hlokozi, KwaZulu-Natal.

What R100 could buy in 1980 vs today: South Africans share their thoughts

What R100 could buy in 1980 vs today: South Africans share their thoughts

An equivalent buying power index is calculated on R100 and what it bought you in 1980 in South Africa compared to prices of grocery items in 2024.

Chocolate lovers react to 45% increase in cocoa prices, Mzansi shares solution

Chocolate lovers react to 45% increase in cocoa prices, Mzansi shares solution

An increase in the price of cocoa in Ghana will have a direct impact on the price of chocolate in South Africa. Mzansi believes that they have the solution.

Timothy Oates