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

Author's articles

Cardoso Demands Fair Play! Sundowns Coach Calls for Better Officiating After Arrows Draw

Football

6 months ago

Rassie’s Rugged Roadmap: Springboks Gear Up for Grueling 2025 Test Season

Rugby

6 months ago

Faith & Fighting Spirit! UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis Shares Inspirational Message

Sports

6 months ago

Du Preez Stays! R40 Million-Rates Kaizer Chiefs Striker Signs New Deal Amid Overseas Interest

Football

6 months ago

Kolbe the Big Stepper! Springbok Star Dazzles Fans with Dance at Waterfront Event

Rugby

6 months ago

Orlando Pirates Bounce Back From Shock Defeat as Mamelodi Sundowns Stumble

Football

7 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs Eye Mamelodi Sundowns Star as PSL Champions Reshuffle Squad

Football

7 months ago

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs could make a move for Mamelodi Sundowns star ahead of next season as they look to add more attacking options to their squad.

Junior Khanye Backs Thulani Serero’s Move to Cape Town City Over PSL Rivals

Football

7 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye said ex-Ajax Amsterdam and Bafana Bafana star Thulani Serero was right to join Cape Town City amid interest from PSL rivals.

Shandre Campbell Meets English Star After Historic Champions League Night

Football

7 months ago

After being named on Club Brugge's bench for the first time in the UEFA Champions League, Mzansi star Shandre Campbell shared a selfie with English star.

Orlando Pirates Eye Baroka FC Starlet, Reportedly Opening Contract Talks

Football

7 months ago

Baroka FC chairman Khurushi Mphahlele said Orlando Pirates have made an approach to sign talented Baroka FC star after the Nedbank Cup last 16 match.

Sipho Mbule’s Future in Doubt? Sekhukhune United Considers Major Change Amid Discipline Concerns

Football

7 months ago

On-loan Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule'sstay at Sekhukhune United could be cut short after reported discipline issues at the Limpopo squad.

Kaizer Chiefs' Super-Sub Delivers Three Points for Lacklustre Soweto Giants over Magesi FC

Football

7 months ago

Soweto giants needed a super-sub strike to walk away from the FNB Stadium with three points during a 1-0 victory over Magesi FC on Tuesday, 4 March 2025.

Manqoba Mngqithi Returns! Can He Save Golden Arrows from Relegation?

Football

7 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqpoba Mngqithi has started his third stint in charge of Lamontville Golden Arrows after signing a short-term at the club.