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

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

2 months ago

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...

2 months ago

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...

2 months ago

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan hospitalised, sparks mixed reactions from Mzansi

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan hospitalised, sparks mixed reactions from Mzansi

2 months ago

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 ri...

2 months ago

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 Faceboo...

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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.

SAPS E.Cape shoot 3 dead; including Mthatha West Chief Dalinzolo Mareke, SA rejoices

SAPS E.Cape shoot 3 dead; including Mthatha West Chief Dalinzolo Mareke, SA rejoices

Eastern Cape SAPS killed alleged extortionist and traditional leader of Mthatha West, Chief Dalinzolo Mareke and two other men after an altercation escalated.

Fuel prices drop at midnight to cheapest since January; motorists react

Fuel prices drop at midnight to cheapest since January; motorists react

Fuel prices have dropped in South Africa for the fourth consecutive month. Motorists have responded with less-than-enthusiastic comments to the price decrease.

17 Murders in one year: KwaZulu Natal SAPS kill murderer in Mariannhill; KZN reacts

17 Murders in one year: KwaZulu Natal SAPS kill murderer in Mariannhill; KZN reacts

Residents of KwaZulu Natal have welcomed the news of a murderer connected to 17 killings and 1 attempted murder being shot and killed by SAPS in Mariannhill, Durban.

3 Men running alleged car theft syndicate arrested in Roodepoort, SA praises cops: "Good job, SAPS"

3 Men running alleged car theft syndicate arrested in Roodepoort, SA praises cops: "Good job, SAPS"

SAPS and support teams successfully intercepted and arrested a vehicle theft syndicate. Enhanced cooperation with private security and the SAPS is suggested.

Timothy Oates