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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Sipho Chaine, Rushwin Dortley, Fawaaz Basadien and Thalente Mbatha have been named in the Bafana Bafana side for the Afcon qualifiers in September 2024.

Chippa United named a new captain ahead of the 2024/2025 season

After being linked with a move away from the club, Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has signed a new deal at Chippa United ahead of next season.

Orlando Pirates star Thabiso Sesane impressed Mzansi with his silky skills

During the 1-1 draw against Cape Town City in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, Orlando Pirates star Thabiso Sesane amazed fans.

Manqoba Mngqithi's time is limited at Mamelodi Sundowns, said Junior Khanye

Following their 1-0 loss in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final to Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, coach Manqoba Mngqithi was criticised by Junior Khanye.

The Boks make a late change as Eben Etzebeth bulks up the bench for All Blacks clash

After missing out on the initial squad, Eben Etzebeth has been named as a late replacement for the Bok team to face All Blacks on Saturday, 31 August 2024.

Money could persuade Cape Town Spurs to sell their 'diamond'

Cape Town Spurs assistant coach Vasili Manousakis said the club will not stand in the way of a player's desire if the right bid is made by a rival club.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine relishes being a senior shot-stopper

After Siyabonga Mpontshane and Richard Ofori left the club, Sipho Chaine is now the senior goalkeeper at Soweto club Orlando Pirates ahead of next season.

New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Kobamelo Kodisang celebrates his 25th birthday

After moving to Mamelodi Sundowns from Portuguese side Moreirense, Kobamelo Kodisang celebrated his 25th birthday ahead of his potential debut for the club.

Orlando Pirates have pinned their hopes on a young striker ahead of next season

After spending two seasons on loan at Cape Town Spurs, a 21-year-old striker will be given a chance to shine at Orlando Pirates in the 2024/2025 season.

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