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

1094 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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Former PSL star Junior Khanye predicts rough seas for Orlando Pirates

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"We are taking this CAF to Orlando": Bucs fans are not afraid of possible group...

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Boks that give back: Local rugby stars committed to helping the people of Mzansi

2 months ago

"Bright future ahead": Stellenbosch FC promotes a future star to their senior sq...

2 months ago

"He deserves game time": A PSL rival agrees to a loan deal for Amakhosi youngste...

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Kaizer Chiefs are still interested in a long-term transfer target

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Rockets add more fuel: Fans react to TS Galaxy signing four new players

After losing star striker Samir Nurkovic as a free agent, PSL side TS Galaxy are set to add four new players to their squad, including three European stars.

A Bafana Bafana star could stay at his club despite transfer rumours

After rumours linking a player to Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns; a football agent provided an update on the star's future.

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt is assessing a 'big option' for the club

After an injury to Bradley Grobler, SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt is looking for a new striker ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday, 20 September 2024.

Bok prop Thomas du Toit is gearing up for a ‘proper battle’ against Argentina

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit said Argentina takes pride in their scrums which will turn their match into a battle on Saturday, 21 September 2024.

Loving every minute: Iqraam Rayners is enjoying his start at Mamelodi Sundowns

After joining Mamelodi Sundowns from PSL rivals Stellenbosch FC, striker Iqraam Rayners said he is feeling the love at his new side after scoring on his debut.

Splash the cash: Local football legend says Kaizer Chiefs must pay for success

A Mzansi football legend said he does not understand why Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are not willing to pay top price for their transfer targets.

New Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has impressed Mzansi legend Doctor Khumalo

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo said new Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi has already improved certain aspects of the Soweto giants in his first match.