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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Stellenbosch FC could lose R40 million-rated player to a PSL rival

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8 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs increase their budget to R100 million in pursuit of new transfer targets

Football

8 months ago

Free agents ready to be unleashed onto the PSL in January 2025

Football

8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns keep their CAF Champions League dreams alive after controversial victory

Football

8 months ago

Defending champions Orlando Pirates get tricky opponent in 2025 Nedbank Cup last 32 draw

Football

8 months ago

Thembinkosi Lorch under attack for wishing Rulani Mokwena Happy Birthday in Pirates jersey

Football

8 months ago

Rhulani Mokwena thrills Wydad players with performance of Adele's song to celebrate birthday

Football

8 months ago

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena celebrated his38th birthday by performing Adele's hit single Someone Like You for the Wydad AC squad.

Stellenbosch FC finally respond to interest from Kaizer Chiefs for Bafana Bafana star

Football

8 months ago

Stellenbosch FC and Bafana Bafana winger Devin Titus has emerged as transer target for Kaizer Chiefs after he was seen talking to Amahosi coach Nasreddine Nabi.

Kaizer Chiefs could cut a player's career short after defensive struggles

Football

8 months ago

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are considering bringing in a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window as they struggle to keep clean sheets this season.

Patrick Maswanganyi breaks down in tears after Pirates loss to Cape Town City, video

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi could not hold back the tears after missing a penalty during their defeat to Cape Town City on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Pitso Mosimane faces another legal battle over unpaid salaries at Iranian club

Football

8 months ago

South African coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly not been paid by Iranian club Esteghlal Khuzestan FC, who could find alternative ways to pay him.

Orlando Pirates star misses from the spot as Cape Town City steal three points

Football

8 months ago

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates failed to convert several chances, including a missed penalty as they lost 1-0 to Cape Town City on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

PSL star explains why he used to be afraid of Kaizer Chiefs fans

Football

8 months ago

After scoring the goal that cost Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs the PSL title in the 2019/2020 season, a local fan favourite said he was scared for his wellbeing.

SARS vs Mamkhize: Video resurfaces as Royal AM boss responds to R40m tax saga

Football

8 months ago

After reports emerged of her massive R40 million SARS debt, Royal AM boss Shauwn Mkhize responds to allegations of financial troubles as old video emerges.

Serie A club and top English side offer R96 million to sign Bafana Bafana star

Football

8 months ago

An overseas-based Bafana Bafana star is the subject of an R96 million transfer tug-of-war in the January window after impressive displays in Europe since 2023.

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