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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When the beat doesn’t drop: Dr Malinga’s performance goes viral for all the wrong reasons

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Veteran South African artist Dr Malinga failed to impress during his recent performance despite him breaking out his trademark moves in front of the crowd.

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South African actress and model Minnie Dlamini impressed local fans after sharing her special pre-Mother's Day gift via her social media account.

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South African rapper and fan favourite K.O earned the respect of local fans after announcing partnership with internet service provider aimed at helping communities.

Oskido and Scotts Maphuma Break Bread: A Meeting of Mzansi’s Music Legends

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The Boss Hits the Stage: Rick Ross Shines Despite Durban Festival Drama

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Event organiser say Durban Music Festival was a great success despite security concerns as American rapper Rick Ross steals the show after headline act.

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