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

1093 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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Aspiring Mamelodi Sundowns youngsters serve as an inspiration to senior players

A fan favourite at Mamelodi Sundowns said he has been impressed with the mentality and consistency of the young Masandawana prospects at the club.

Pitso Mosimane identifies South African football’s next breakout star

Esteghlal Khuzestan FC coach Pitso Mosimane joined local and international fans to congratulate a record-breaking Kaizer Chiefs prospect after U13 success.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says it's Afcon or bust ahead of qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is full of confidence ahead of 2025 Afcon qualifiers against group K rivals Uganda and South Sudan in November 2024.

Stellenbosch FC celebrates another Bafana Bafana call-up ahead of Afcon qualifiers

Stellenbosch FC are filled with pride after a star player was recalled to the Bafana Bafana side for the Afcon qualifiers after an injury to a foreign-based star.

Benni McCarthy rubs shoulders with four-time Rugby World Cup champions

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy and Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi gained admiration from local fans after sharing heart warming pics on social media.

Pitso Mosimane wants to see Esteghlal Khuzestan FC's fighting spirit

South African coach Pitso Mosimane is backed to succeed in Iran after winning his first match as the coach of Esteghlal Khuzestan FC after three losses.

"It's about the love of the game": Mzansi legend speaks about life after 30

37-year-old Mzansi legend Itumeleng Khune said money was no longer a factor towards the end of his long career at his beloved club Kaizer Chiefs.

A Mamelodi Sundowns star shows love to his former club

After joining Mamelodi Sundowns, a PSL star has thanked his former club for helping him become a better player before his big-money move to the PSL champions.

Level-minded Mamelodi Sundowns star is waiting for his chance to shine

A Mamelodi Sundowns star is eagerly awaiting his chance to prove himself at the PSL champions after suffering an injury that stopped his progress at the club.

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