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

75 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Postponement of BELA Bill implementation, but Ramaphosa signs it into law to Mzanzi’s amusement

Postponement of BELA Bill implementation, but Ramaphosa signs it into law to Mza...

2 days ago

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

Police Minister Mchunu offers condolences after 7 family members murdered in Hlo...

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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

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

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

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72 arrested in cross-border crime crackdown on SA-Lesotho border

72 arrested in cross-border crime crackdown on SA-Lesotho border

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Jacob Zuma’s application denial of Downer as public prosecutor explained, SA has their say too

Jacob Zuma’s application denial of Downer as public prosecutor explained, SA has...

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Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill: What Ramaphosa’s new legislation means for South Africa

Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill: What Ramaphosa’s new legislation means for South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa will be signing the new Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law on Friday, 13 September 2024. Briefly News looks at the main points in the bill.

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan hospitalised, sparks mixed reactions from Mzansi

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan hospitalised, sparks mixed reactions from Mzansi

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan was hospitalised on Tuesday, September 11. South Africans wish him well but also have questions about the sale of SAA.

Auckland Park Country Club fire: videos and images emerge as Mzansi questions rising fire incidents

Auckland Park Country Club fire: videos and images emerge as Mzansi questions rising fire incidents

A fire broke out at the Auckland Country Club at 16:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. This is the third large fire in Johannesburg in a few weeks.

Helen Joseph Hospital: Mother discovers son's death through Tom London’s Facebook live, SA outraged

Helen Joseph Hospital: Mother discovers son's death through Tom London’s Facebook live, SA outraged

Cicilia van Burick, the mother of Nicolaas van Burick, found out about her son's death through a Facebook video uploaded by Tom London at Helen Joseph Hospital.

Mozambican national arrested for Nomsa Jass murder and kidnapping, SA mourns loss

Mozambican national arrested for Nomsa Jass murder and kidnapping, SA mourns loss

The South African Police Service found the body of Nomsa Jass after being reported missing. A Mozambican man has been charged with kidnapping, robbery and murder.

Road Traffic Management arrests 11 for corruption on N1 highway, sparks reactions from Mzanzi

Road Traffic Management arrests 11 for corruption on N1 highway, sparks reactions from Mzanzi

11 Traffic officers were arrested in Polokwane, Limpopo. An investigation started in March 2022 uncovered that officers asked motorists for bribes on the N1 highway.

Off-duty cops arrest suspects with over R43,000 worth of abalone heading to East London

Off-duty cops arrest suspects with over R43,000 worth of abalone heading to East London

Two off-duty cops intercepted abalone poachers on the N2 heading to East London in the Eastern Cape. The value of the abalone is more than R43,000.

R95M in counterfeit goods seized in under 3 weeks by SAPS and Hawks

R95M in counterfeit goods seized in under 3 weeks by SAPS and Hawks

The National Counterfeit Goods Unit, together with the SAPS and the Hawks, have seized R95 million of fake products across South Africa in under three weeks.

12,454 Suspects arrested and 493 illegal firearms seized in KZN during August

12,454 Suspects arrested and 493 illegal firearms seized in KZN during August

The SAPS in KwaZulu Natal had a very successful month of August in fighting crime. 12,454 suspects were arrested and 493 illegal guns were seized.

Timothy Oates