Junior Bester

Education: ND: Journalism, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2010 till 2012) Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Multimedia Journalist, Weekend Argus (2011-2012), Cricket Writer, Independent Newspapers (2012-2019), Multimedia Journalist, Northern News (2019-2021), Multimedia Journalist, Daily Voice (2021-2022), Sports Brief (2024-current)

Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za

1733 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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Orlando Pirates Keep Their Title Hopes Alive After Beating Sundowns

Football

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Speed, Skill, and Brotherhood: Springbok Duo Reunite in Japan After Rugby Clash

Rugby

4 months ago

Rugby Legend, Super Dad: Fans Praise Bok Skipper Siya Kolisi for Heartwarming Day with His Kids

Rugby

4 months ago

Springbok Star Cheslin Kolbe Cruises Tokyo in R2 Million Land Rover

Rugby

4 months ago

Hugo Broos Drops PSL Star From Bafana Squad for Unconventional Reason

Football

4 months ago

Broos Backs His Picks! Bafana Stars Earned Recall for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

Football

4 months ago

Bok Brotherhood! Faf de Klerk’s Heartfelt Birthday Tribute to Teammate Wins Fans Over

Rugby

4 months ago

Springbok star Faf de Klerk marked a teammate and fellow Rugby World Cup winner's birthday on Thursday, 13 March 2025, local fans joined in on celebrations

Hugo Broos names 23 players for World Cup qualifiers, drops Pirates duo

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was questioned by local football fans after he dropped an Orlando Pirates duo from his FIFA World Cup qualifier squad.

South Africa Coronated New Record-Breaking Speed Queens at the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 1

Sports

4 months ago

South African fans celebrated the women's 4x400m team after they broke a national record at the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 1 in Pretoria on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Miguel Cardoso Challenges Star to Prove His Quality

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso wants an out-of-favour midfielder to grab opportunities at the Pretoria giants as they edge closer to the PSL title.

Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Star Player’s Future With New Contract Ahead of Next Season

Football

4 months ago

PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns have offered a three-year extension to a talented player that has produced impressive displays for the club and Bafana Bafana.

Second Chance or Last Dance? Kaizer Chiefs Star Eyes Redemption at Amakhosi Suffers Injury Blow

Football

4 months ago

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs could call on an out-of-favour star to replace a key player that has unfortunately been ruled out the season through injury.

Former Orlando Pirates Star Claims Greed Cost Him a Dream Move to Manchester United

Football

4 months ago

A former Orlando Pirates star, who retired in 2019, said he was priced out of a move to Europe to play for Manchester United before he made his PSL debut in 2008.

Pumping Iron: The Springboks Hit the Gym to Gear Up for Action-Packed 2025 Season

Rugby

4 months ago

Ahead of a busy 2025 international rugby season the four-time Rugby World Cup champions, Springboks, spent time in the gym, much to the delight of local fans.

Siya Kolisi Leaves Local Fans in Stitches After Explaining His Hilarious Reaction to English Star

Rugby

4 months ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gave an explanation for the hilarious look he gave an English and Chelsea footballer during a visit to London in January 2025.

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