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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Miguel Cardoso gets off to a winning start at Mamelodi Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates star is upset after consecutive draw in CAF Champions League

Football

9 months ago

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt stands out as the longest-serving PSL coaches

Football

9 months ago

PSL rival lands talented Orlando Pirates midfielder with short-team deal

Football

9 months ago

Foreign coaches Mamelodi Sundowns brought to the PSL since 2010

Football

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PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns join Africa’s elite after CAF nomination

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9 months ago

After winning their seventh consecutive PSL title, Mamelodi Sundowns made the shortlist for a top CAF award, which will be announced on Monday, 16 December 2024.

Mamelodi Sundowns' prospect agrees to long-term deal at PSL champions

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9 months ago

After replacing coach Manqoba Mngqithi with Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns offered a long-term deal for a promising player who rose their ranks.

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie stuffs local football star's stockings with R5 million

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9 months ago

After being unpaid since September 2024, Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players can celebrate the festive season after R5 million was allocated for bonuses.

Humble Springbok star thanks teammates after scooping top player award

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9 months ago

South African fan favourite Bok star proved he is loved by his teammates after he won a top player award following a successful year with the national team.

Gavin Hunt said to be still mentoring Belgian-based Shandre Campbell

Football

9 months ago

Former SuperSport United winger Shandre Campbell said he still seeks advice from his former PSL mentor while he adjusts to life in Belgium with Club NXT.

Manqoba Mngqithi has no hard feelings towards Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

9 months ago

Despite his shock dismissal at PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Manqoba Mngqithi said he was grateful for the 11 years he spent at the Pretoria-based club.

PSL giants Orlando Pirates are not taking anything lightly this season

Football

9 months ago

Orlando Pirates will not take their next CAF Champions League opponents, Stade d'Abdijan lightly, despite the Ivorians slow start to the current campaign.

Talented Orlando Pirates player rewarded a new deal at the PSL giants

Football

9 months ago

In their bid to bid to build a strong squad that can challenge for multiple titles, Orlando Pirates offered a new contract to a talented midfield star.

Mabhudi Khanyeza could get a swift return to PSL coaching role

Football

9 months ago

After leaving Lamontville Golden Arrows' technical staff, a former PSL striker could fill a coaching vacancy ahead of the January transfer window.

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