For more than a decade, Tinus was an integral part of the SACIA family. He was a passionate advocate for the broadcasting profession, a generous contributor of his time and expertise, and a valued colleague whose knowledge and willingness to help earned him the respect and affection of those who worked alongside him.

A soundman at heart, Tinus was a consummate broadcast professional whose career reflected the extraordinary breadth of skills required in an ever-evolving industry. Having received his foundational training at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), he began his professional journey in the television division of the South African Air Force (SAATV).

It was here that he developed an impressive technical foundation, gaining hands-on experience in technical directing, vision mixing for multi-camera productions, linear videotape editing, VT operations, lighting, camera work, location sound, live audio and audio post-production. This diverse grounding established Tinus as a highly capable, multi-skilled professional who understood the complexities of television production from virtually every perspective.

Over the course of his career, Tinus contributed to an extraordinary variety of productions, including feature films, television series, documentaries, corporate productions, live gala events, game shows and reality television. Whether working behind an audio mixing console, coordinating the technical demands of a live broadcast or navigating the pressures of a complex production, he brought a wealth of practical knowledge and experience to every assignment.

Within SACIA, Tinus was a steadfast supporter of professional development, industry collaboration and the importance of building a stronger, more connected broadcasting community. His willingness to serve in leadership positions demonstrated his commitment to the people and profession he cared so much about.

He understood that the strength of an industry lies not only in its technology and technical achievements, but also in the relationships, shared knowledge and professional standards that bind its people together.

His passing represents a tremendous loss to the SACIA community and the wider South African broadcasting and production industry. We have lost an accomplished professional, a dedicated industry leader and a valued member of our industry family.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his wife, Carina, his son, TJ, his daughters, Lucia and Tavia, and all his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

Tinus will be remembered for his generosity, technical expertise, dedication to his profession and the friendships he built throughout his career.

Rest in peace, Tinus. Thank you for everything you gave to our industry and to the SACIA family.