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

Author's articles

Thembinkosi Lorch Eyes Saudi Move After Kaizer Chiefs Deal Falls Through

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs Test Out New Signings Ahead of Soweto Derby Showdown

Football

8 months ago

Stellenbosch FC Secure Former Mamelodi Sundowns Star as Fans Hail Move

Football

8 months ago

Local Fans Question PSL Champions Mamelodi Sundowns’ Recent Purchase

Football

8 months ago

Pitso Mosimane Leaves Esteghlal Over Unpaid Wages, Fans Urge Him to Return Home

Football

8 months ago

Doctor Khumalo Applauds Kaizer Chiefs’ Youth Revolution as Prospects Join Senior Squad

Football

8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs Defender Joins Former Coach to Revive PSL Career

Football

8 months ago

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs announced the exit of a defender after welcoming three new players to the club during the January 2025 transfer window.

Pitso Mosimane Terminates Esteghlal FC Contract After Failed Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salaries

Football

8 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has left Iranian side Esteghlal FC over the issue of unpaid salaries emerged in Iran.

Mamelodi Sundowns Offer Star Player to a Former Coach Amid Kaizer Chiefs Interest

Football

8 months ago

PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly offered a star player to a former coach and African rival on deadline day of the January transfer window.

Hugo Broos makes bold prediction for AFCON 2025, discloses SA toughest opponent

Football

8 months ago

After being placed in group B alongside Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe at the 2025 Afcon, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has begun plans for their opponents.

Bafana Bafana Star Secures New Pirates Deal Amid Mixed Fan Reactions

Football

8 months ago

Soweto giants and PSL title-chasing Orlando Pirates offered a new three-year contract to Bafana Bafana star despite mixed reactions from supporters.

Rulani Mokwena's Throwback Photo with his Mom Sparks Debate From Fans

Football

8 months ago

South African coach Rulani Mokwena, currently at Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic, caused debate in Mzansi over his true age after rare photo emerges.

Rassie Erasmus Shares Heartwarming Family Moment Post Divorce, SA’s Rugby Hero Celebrated

Rugby

8 months ago

After divorcing his wife of more than 20 years, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus posed with his family, much to the delight of local rugby fans and netizens.