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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An influential PSL star has no place in Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana side

Despite calls from supporters and playing a starring role in the PSL, Hugo Broos has excluded a star midfielder from his recent Bafana Bafana squad.

Hugo Broos needs players to step up to fill Bafana Bafana's gaps

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his recent squad that is missing two notable stars who have both picked up injuries while on international duty.

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Makes a PSL Star's Dreams Come True

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has delighted fans by rewarding a consistent PSL star with his first selection to the national side ahead of Afcon qualifiers.

PSL boss Dr Irvin Khoza wants referees to be banned from betting

PSL chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has called for SAFA to impose a betting ban on local referees after fans complained about several controversial decisions.

A red card might open the door for a Kaizer Chiefs star

Following a red card to defender Inacio Miguel, coach Nasreddine Nabi could rely on an international star who has spent most of the current season on the bench.

Mzansi's best football sides will be fighting for a massive PSL cash prize

PSL chairman Dr Irvin Khoza hopes the competition in the league will increase after announcing a new cash prize for the top team of the 2024/2025 season.

Stellenbosch FC are a wounded beast following their Carling Knockout Cup exit

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker hopes that his side can bounce back from their Carling Cup exit by beating PSL rivals TS Galaxy on Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Record-breaking Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is optimistic

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro said he feels honoured to be at the Soweto giants and the Spanish tactician is looking forward to more success at the club.

Mamelodi Sundowns star is ready to avenge PSL defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns hope to reduce the Orlando Pirates lead on top of the log and avenge a previous defeat by beating Polokwane City on Wednesday, 6 November 2024.

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