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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Bobby Motaung Backs Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs Rebuild: "We’re Cooking!"

Football

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Orlando Pirates in Crisis: Injury-Hit Bucs Suffer Another Blow as Key Defender Ruled Out

Football

7 months ago

Vasti Spiller: Meet Dricus du Plessis' Fiancée, the pretty woman behind UFC champion

Sports

7 months ago

Orlando Pirates Poach Rising Bafana Bafana Star from Soweto Rivals Kaizer Chiefs

Football

7 months ago

Thembinkosi Lorch Makes Winning Debut for Wydad, Fans Back Him to Shine

Football

7 months ago

Marshall Munetsi Makes Dream EPL Debut, Fans Proud of Zimbabwean Star

Football

7 months ago

Jose Riveiro Confident in Orlando Pirates’ Title Chase Despite Sundowns Defeat

Football

7 months ago

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro said his team can only be judged at the end of the season after losing 4-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 8 February 2025.

Siya Kolisi entertains fans with footballing skills during Sundowns vs Pirates, video

Rugby

7 months ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi impressed local football fans by showing off his skills during the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates match at Loftus Versfeld.

Thabo Cele Living His Dream at Kaizer Chiefs, Fans Back Midfielder to Shine

Football

7 months ago

New Kaizer Chiefs star Thabo Cele said he is living his dream after joining the PSL side from Russian side Fakel Voronezh in the January transfer window.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Miguel Cardoso Backs a Star to Reach Even Greater Heights

Football

7 months ago

Coach Miguel Cardoso has backed a Mamelodi Sundowns to reach even greater heights after impressive performances for the defending PSL champions this season.

Dricus du Plessis Defends UFC Title but Faces Backlash Over Donald Trump Support

Sports

7 months ago

South African fighter Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title after beating Sean Strickland on Sunday, 9 February 2025, despite fan scrutiny.

South African Olympic champion under attack over comment on Trump vs SA govt saga

Sports

7 months ago

Former South African Olympic champion Roland Schoeman has been attacked by local netizens for his political views about Mzansi and USA relations.

Dricus du Plessis shows support for Trump, recalls the proudest moment of his career

Sports

7 months ago

South Africa's UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis wore a pro-Donald Trump sweater while describing the proudest moment of his fighting career.

SAFA Honours Shakes Mashaba While Former Bafana Coach Recovers in Hospital

Football

8 months ago

While recovering from bladder issues in hospital, former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba got a special gift from SAFA president Danny Jordaan.

AmaZulu Coach Arthur Zwane Backs Revival Project at PSL Rival

Football

8 months ago

Natal-based AmaZulu FC co-coach Arthur Zwane praised a PSL rival as he looks to guide his side to their dream top eight finish in the 2024/2025 season.

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