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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Mamelodi Sundowns deny Bafana Bafana player's exit during transition period

Football

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Manqoba Mngqithi out as Mamelodi Sundowns announce signing of new manager

Football

9 months ago

Rival African nation admits to bid for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Football

9 months ago

New Mamelodi Sundowns coach promises controlling and aggressive football

Football

9 months ago

Cape Town makes plans for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight despite doubts from UFC organisers

Sports

9 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs ex coach said a key player deserves another chance

Football

9 months ago

OPINION: Mamelodi Sundowns star and SuperSport United veteran are vying for PSL history

Football

9 months ago

By the end of the 2024/2025 season, local fans will celebrate a new all-time top scorer with Peter Shalulile and Bradley Grobler less than 10 goals from the record.

European scouts are keeping an eye on several Mamelodi Sundowns stars

Football

9 months ago

Ahead of the January transfer window, PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns could loose several star players in January 2025 amid interest from overseas clubs.

Amakhosi legend questions Kaizer Chiefs' mentality under coach Nasreddine Nabi

Football

9 months ago

After only a single victory in their last five PSL matches, a Kaizer Chiefs legend said the club needs a better mentality ahead of the second stage of the season.

Kaizer Chiefs could be shooting themselves in the foot through discipline issues

Football

9 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly facing issues at the club after two star players have affected the side with their lack of discipline.

Kaizer Chiefs are reluctant to enter a transfer saga over top target Oswin Appollis

Football

9 months ago

Ahead of the January transfer window, Kaizer Chiefs are assessing their options for a new winger with Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi listed as targets.

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe takes a dig at local rivals after impressive results

Football

9 months ago

After beating Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 on Sunday, 8 December 2024, Polokwane City are third on the PSL log and have found a rich vein of form ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Player returns and learning to adapt could be the key to Cape Town City’s revival

Football

9 months ago

After suffering four consecutive PSL defeats, Cape Town City FC are still confident coach Eric Tinkler can turn things around for the 13th-placed side.

Coach Pitso Mosimane adds former PSL striker to his Esteghlal FC squad

Football

9 months ago

After taking over as the coach of Iranian side Esteghlal FC, Pitso Mosimane has added a former PSL striker to the side currently sitting eighth on the log.

Cape Town Sevens Series champions Blitzboks impress fans on and off the field

Rugby

9 months ago

After winning their first Cape Town Sevens Series success since 2015, the Blitzboks impressed fans with their dance moves on Sunday, 8 December 2024.

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