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

Author's articles

“Halakasha”: Local fans celebrate Bafana Bafana legend’s 47th birthday

Football

10 months ago

Aspiring Mamelodi Sundowns youngsters serve as an inspiration to senior players

Football

10 months ago

Pitso Mosimane identifies South African football’s next breakout star

Football

10 months ago

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

Football

10 months ago

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

Football

10 months ago

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

Rugby

10 months ago

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

Football

10 months ago

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

Football

10 months ago

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

Football

10 months ago

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

Football

11 months ago

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.

Local fans welcome the idea of foreign nationals in Bafana Bafana

Football

11 months ago

After Hugo Broos distanced himself from selecting Uruguayan playmaker Gaston Sirino in the Bafana Bafana squad, another foreign star has expressed interest.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos gives a PSL star hope

Football

11 months ago

After being dropped from the preliminary Bafana Bafana squad, a PSL star has been urged by coach Hugo Broos to prove himself worthy of a place in the national side

PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns faces another injury setback

Football

11 months ago

Defending PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has another long-term injury setback during the early part of the 2024/2025 season.

Mzansi’s heavy hitters: Local footballers who put on weight over the years

Football

11 months ago

Despite spending their time on the field, gyms and training pitches, several local footballers have still managed to put on extra weight during their careers.

Stellenbosch FC are filled with pride after duo gets Bafana Bafana call-up

Football

11 months ago

Stellenbosch FC players Fawaaz Basadien and Sage Stephens are the only uncapped players in the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the Afcon qualifiers.

Junior Bester

Junior Bester

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories