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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New faces at Kaizer Chiefs have limited the chances of an international star

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Local football fans celebrate the birthday of Mzansi football's 'golden boy'

Football

11 months ago

South Africans find it hard to accept heartbreaking Kolisi divorce

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11 months ago

Orlando Pirates top the PSL log despite missing several chances

Football

11 months ago

Mzansi is surprised after Bok skipper Siya Kolisi announces divorce

Rugby

11 months ago

European clubs show an interest in Mzansi's 'best left-back'

Football

11 months ago

19-year-old defender Neo Rapoo is the latest SuperSport United star to attract interest from clubs in France and Belgium after impressing coach Gavin Hunt.

Manqoba Mngqithi has been impressed by a criticised Masandawana star

Football

11 months ago

After suffering from injuries and off-field drama last season, a Mamelodi Sundowns star has impressed new Masandawana tactician Manqoba Mngqithi.

Fortune Makaringe said Orlando Pirates made him a better person

Football

11 months ago

After joining Cape Town City, midfielder Fortune Makaringe praised former club Orlando Pirates for helping him develop both as a player and a person.

Kaizer Chiefs told to forget vengeance ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns clash

Football

11 months ago

After being drawn to face PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals, Kaizer Chiefs has been backed to win by a former player.

Mzansi youngster Shandre Campbell continues to shine in Belgium

Football

11 months ago

Since leaving SuperSport United for Belgium, teen winger Shandre Campbell has been in impressive form for Club NXT, a reserve side for Club Brugge.

A Stellenbosch FC star is backed to reclaim his Bafana Bafana spot

Football

11 months ago

After being dropped from the Bafana Bafana squad for disciplinary reasons, a star midfielder has the backing of his club and fans to regain his place.

A Mamelodi Sundowns defender could face an exit from the PSL champions

Football

11 months ago

Local football agent Mike Makaab gives an update on a Mamelodi Sundowns player's future at the club after rumours rose of his possible exit in January 2025.

Nasreddine Nabi said we are yet to see the best of Kaizer Chiefs' prospects

Football

11 months ago

New Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has backed the club's young prospects to show their best form and establish themselves at the Soweto club.

An influential midfielder accepts starring role at Kaizer Chiefs

Football

11 months ago

Since joining the club at the start of the 2024/2025 season, a Kaizer Chiefs midfielder said he is enjoying his time at the club after several impressive displays.

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