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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Kamala Harris shaded as Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt

Kamala Harris shaded as Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination atte...

3 months ago

23 or 32?: South Africa give their opinion on Chidimma Adetshina’s age

23 or 32?: South Africa give their opinion on Chidimma Adetshina’s age

3 months ago

EFF member staunchly defends party in viral video: “EFF is here to stay”

EFF member staunchly defends party in viral video: “EFF is here to stay”

3 months ago

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo retires in emotional farewell; Ramaphosa gifts painting

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo retires in emotional farewell; Ramaphosa gifts paint...

3 months ago

40% Electricity price increase needed; as South Africans blow their fuses

40% Electricity price increase needed; as South Africans blow their fuses

3 months ago

Disabled sisters in shack fire: 1 dead, 1 hospitalised; RDP housing too late

Disabled sisters in shack fire: 1 dead, 1 hospitalised; RDP housing too late

3 months ago

Home Affairs welcomes court decision to deport 95 Libyans

Home Affairs welcomes court decision to deport 95 Libyans

The South African Home Affairs Department has welcomed the news that the 95 Libyans will be deported after being arrested at a suspected military base.

Cost of living in South Africa sits at R15K per month, researcher explains ‘comfortable’ living

Cost of living in South Africa sits at R15K per month, researcher explains ‘comfortable’ living

Researchers from The Living Wage South Africa Network have published findings that R15,000 per month in income is required to live a decent life in South Africa.

Tsiloane sisters build brick company using recycled materials, inspired by waste collectors

Tsiloane sisters build brick company using recycled materials, inspired by waste collectors

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Kedibone and Kekeletso Tsiloane, created a company that produces bricks from 90% recycled materials, maintaining its strength.

ANC supports police in battle to fight gunfire with gunfire, says Fikile Mbalula

ANC supports police in battle to fight gunfire with gunfire, says Fikile Mbalula

The ANC has backed the police force of South Africa to shoot back when criminals engage in gun battles with the police, said ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula.

Ace Magashule’s ex-pa, Moroadi Cholota, extradited from the United States of America

Ace Magashule’s ex-pa, Moroadi Cholota, extradited from the United States of America

The United States of America has extradited Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, to South Africa. She made a u-turn as a State witness.

eThekwini Municipality crackdown on illegal activities in Umngeni Road, Durban CBD

eThekwini Municipality crackdown on illegal activities in Umngeni Road, Durban CBD

The eThekwini Metro Police conducted a raid on Umgeni Road in the Durban CBD to get rid of street mechanics and illegal immigrants to regenerate the inner city.

South Africa drop to 4th most attractive investment destination in Africa

South Africa drop to 4th most attractive investment destination in Africa

Rand Merchant Bank released a, 'Where To Invest In Africa 2024' report. South Africa is in fourth place as African countries that are favourable to invest in.

3 City Power employees and accomplices caught as R160 million lost to crime this year

3 City Power employees and accomplices caught as R160 million lost to crime this year

Three City Power employees were caught red-handed stealing copper rods worth R20,000 in Johannesburg. This year, R160 million has been lost to crime.

Lebogang Maile, Gauteng Finance MEC, asks Reserve Bank to help Drip avoid liquidation

Lebogang Maile, Gauteng Finance MEC, asks Reserve Bank to help Drip avoid liquidation

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile wrote a letter to the Governor of the Reserve Bank to request for financial rehabilitation for Drip footwear.

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