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

1095 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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Ahead of the 2024/2025 season, coach José Riveiro backed Orlando Pirates to be a dangerous side that can score from every angle during their matches.

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Mzansi-based UFC champion Dricus du Plessis showed his love for local sport by sharing a picture with a two-time Rugby World Cup champions on Instagram.

Fans welcome Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi back to South Africa

After leading the Springboks to an 18-12 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, 7 September 2024 in Cape Town, skipper Siya Koilsi has re-joined the Sharks.

Cape Town City will play differently after losing a star player

Cape Town City FC assistant coach Lebogang Manyama said the side has plans to utilise their squad differently after selling top scorer Khanyisa Mayo.

Foreign-based Mzansi striker Lebo Mothiba has options for his future

Foreign-based Mzansi striker Lebo Mothiba has options in France and Germany as he looks to extend his career overseas by joining a new club in the new season.

PSL or bust: Jomo Sono wants to earn a return to Mzansi's top-flight

Despite playing the third tier of South African football, Jomo Cosmos are aiming for a return to the PSL one day but fans are doubtful the side can make it.

Shoot and miss: Strikers who have rejected PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs

Despite signing seven new players ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs has failed to sign a new striker to their squad despite multiple links.

Fresh-faced Boks who could become stars for the world champions

After their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory, the Springboks have used several new stars in their eight Tests after lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy.

Top imports: Promising foreign players who joined the PSL from outside of Mzansi

Cape Town City, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are among a group of PSL clubs who have brought in foreign talent ahead of the 2024/2025 season.

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