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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Young Talent Out, Foreign Stars In? Sundowns Release Talented Youngster Amid Squad Overhaul

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Sekhukhune United Accused of Lying About Mogaila’s Playing Clearance Amid Family’s Outcry

Football

7 months ago

Hugo Broos Backs Percy Tau’s Move to Qatar SC, Starts Debate on Bafana Future

Football

7 months ago

SuperSport Starlet Attracts European Interest as Portuguese Club Submits Bid

Football

7 months ago

Rivals Unite: Mamelodi Sundowns & Kaizer Chiefs Stars Celebrate Gaston Sirino’s Birthday Together

Football

7 months ago

AmaZulu Shake-Up: Club Set to Part Ways with Co-Coach to Appoint Sole Tactician

Football

7 months ago

Benni McCarthy lands in African country, Bafana legend poised to get new job

Football

7 months ago

Bafana Bafana legend and former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy lands in East Africa for top job at World Cup chasing national side.

Zwane Set to Return: Sundowns Star Nearing Full Recovery After Four-Month Injury Layoff

Football

7 months ago

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane is nearing a return from injury yet coach Miguel Cardoso said he will not rush the player's comeback.

Soweto Giants Orlando Pirates consider new deal for fan-favourite Bafana Bafana star

Football

7 months ago

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are considering offering a talented yet injury-prone Bafana Bafana star a contract extension ahead of the 2025/2026 season.

Cardoso hails Sundowns' new signing over instant impact

Football

7 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso praised a January signing after his impressive start to life at the club helped them open a 12-poiint lead atop the PSL.

Former SA Olympian Roland Schoeman faces backlash for US support

Sports

7 months ago

Former Olympic champion Roland Schoeman has entered a war of words on social media with local fans over his views on SA politics and US involvement.

Orlando Pirates Stand Firm on Monnapule Saleng Amid Fan Frustrations and Al Ahly Interest

Football

7 months ago

Orlando Pirates have opened up about the future of Monnapule Saleng, who has not played for the club over recent months despite being a fan favourite.

Manqoba Mngqithi Responds to Critics with a Steve Komphela-Inspired Comeback

Football

7 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi drew inspiration from Steve Komphela to deliver a quirky response to fan criticism amid new job search.

PSL Slaps Chiefs & Pirates with R275K Fine as Fans Call for Tougher Punishments

Football

7 months ago

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have been fined a combined R275 000 by the PSL for unruly fan behaviour during key matches this season.

Arthur Zwane Demands Defensive Improvement as AmaZulu Fans Question Co-Coaching Setup

Football

7 months ago

AmaZulu FC co-coach Arthur Zwane was less than impressed with his side after their 4-2 defeat to Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.

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