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

1109 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

Author's articles

Local football fans say Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo Is Mzansi’s greatest...

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Coach Rassie Erasmus backed Siya Kolisi to prove his doubters wrong when the Bok...

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“O Se Boroke Yeye”: Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi perform Maskandi national anthem...

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SuperSport United's Shandre Campbell is in talks with two European clubs, said a...

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Kaizer Chiefs ring in the changes for next season by releasing four key players...

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Mzansi legend Itumeleng Khune shows off his skills while waiting for Kaizer Chie...

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Fans jeered coach Gareth Southgate off the pitch despite England's progress to the Euro last 16

Despite qualifying for the last 16 of the 2024 Euro, England fans criticised coach Gareth Southgate after the 0-0 draw against Denmark on Wednesday, 25 June 2024.

Kaizer Chiefs' coaching uncertainty could cost them in the race for striker Luther Singh's signature

Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs ongoing negotiations with Nasreddine Nabi could cost them in the race to sign Bafana Bafana striker Luther Singh next season.

Sekhukhune United added quality to their squad by signing Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare

After leaving Orlando Pirates at the end of last season, 34-year-old midfielder Thabang Monare has signed a two-year deal at PSL rivals Sekhukhune United.

Croatian midfield legend Luka Modric could hang up his boots after 'cruel' draw against Italy

Veteran midfielder Luka Modric could hang up his boots after Croatia's dramatic 1-1 draw against Italy on Monday, 24 June 2024, at the Euro Championship.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has more options after Lukhanyo Am returns to the squad

Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has returned to the Bok training camp and could be available for selection for the match against Ireland on Saturday, 6 July 2024.

Makazole Mapimpi impresses Mzansi in stylish video featuring a classy Mercedes Benz and flashy suit

After being named as a brand ambassador for Relevance for Men, Bok winger Makazole Mapimpi starred in a video showing off the brand's newest designs.

PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns have reignited their interest in Cape Town City star Khanyisa Mayo

After scoring 10 goals for Cape Town City last season, Bafana Bafana striker Khanyisa Mayo has emerged as a target for PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns.