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

1096 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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PSL side TS Galaxy impresses local fans by signing 'scoring machine'

After impressive displays for Moroka Swallows' development side last year, a talented striker has joined PSL side TS Galaxy ahead of the 2024/2025 season.

Stellenbosch must be prepared for CAF Confed second-half, says coach Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC impressed fans with a 3-0 victory over Eswatini side Nsingizini Hotspurs in the first-leg of the final preliminary match CAF Confederations Cup.

A new Mamelodi Sundowns star vows to fight for his place in the team

After moving to Mamelodi Sundowns from Sekhukhune United, 19-year-old defender Asekho Tiwani said he will prove himself worthy of a starting place.

New Springbok skipper Salmaan Moerat opens up on their mindset ahead of Australia Test

Ahead of his second Test as Bok skipper, Salmaan Moerat said the world champions are expecting to face a 'desperate' Australia side on Saturday, 17 August 2024.

Football fans will have to wait longer to see a new Cape Town City star in action

Despite recently signing for the club, Angolan playmaker Carlinhos will miss the start of the 2024/2025 season for Cape Town City due to a knee injury.

A 22-year-old Mzansi defender celebrates his birthday by joining Cape Town City

PSL club, Cape Town City, has added a talented left-footed defender to their squad ahead of the 2024/2025 PSL season on the day the player turns 22.

Top PSL clubs honour former stars by retiring their squad numbers

Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbsoch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have all retired the jersey numbers players who have made a major impact at the clubs.

Manqoba Mngqithi backs a star to fill a void in the Mamelodi Sundowns squad

With Ronwen Williams set to miss the start of the 2024/2025 season, coach Manqoba Mngqithi has backed a second-choice shot-stopper to fill the gap.

Mzansi sports minister Gayton McKenzie weighs in on broadcasting rights

After being appointed as the national sports minister, Gayton McKenzie gave his views on the broadcasting of live sporting events to the people of South Africa.

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