Tim Modise

Tim Modise interviewing Nelson Mandela for Ubuntu (view full video)

Timothy Molefe Modise (born 8 September 1961 in Pretoria) is a South African journalist, TV and radio presenter. He has also held a number of senior positions in governmental and non-governmental organisations, including chairing the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee and advising the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.[1]

Born on 8 September 1961 in Pretoria, he attended Moruleng Secondary School[1] before beginning his career in broadcasting.

His awards include SABC "Best Broadcaster in Radio" (1999), GQ Magazine's "Presenter Of The Year" (2001)[1] and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation's "Reconcilliation Award" (2001).[2]

He is also featured interviewing Nelson Mandela in the video Experience Ubuntu, supplied with every desktop installation of Ubuntu Linux.

Tim Modise currently presents Power Breakfast on PowerFM.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mr Timothy "Tim" MODISE". Who's Who South Africa. 24.com. April 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
  2. "Tim Modise". Speakers of Note. Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
  3. "Tim Modise returns to SABC". The Citizen, Johannesburg. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
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